In The News – Dec 2025
Within the broadband satellite industry, 2025 is the year that changed everything and yet nothing is different – at least not yet....
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Within the broadband satellite industry, 2025 is the year that changed everything and yet nothing is different – at least not yet....
Black Thorn Films, founded in Namibia in 2021 by Paul and Kerstin Brehem, combines deep expertise in wildlife conservation, tourism, and film production. With decades of experience operating in Africa’s most remote and logistically challenging locations, the team specializes in supporting complex wildlife and nature documentary shoots....
In today’s high-traffic road networks, toll operations depend on seamless electronic payment systems to ensure smooth traffic flow, accurate revenue collection, and positive customer experiences. Even brief disruptions in communication can cause transaction failures, operational delays, and frustrated motorists along these toll routes. For operators and financial institutions alike,...
Q-KON has partnered with Gijima, a prominent ICT solutions provider, to address the urgent need for accessible healthcare in underserved regions. This initiative supports the deployment of Lulame mobile care clinics, customised 40-foot containerised medical units, by providing them with reliable, high-speed satellite internet through the Twoobii-LEO service, powered by...
As a leading African Satellite solutions provider, Q-KON has confirmed its support for Eutelsat’s recent brand consolidation under the Eutelsat name, with OneWeb retained for its LEO constellation. ...
Q-KON, a leading provider of satellite communication solutions in Africa, today announced its full support for Eutelsat's recent brand unification, which sees all activities brought under the Eutelsat name. This move simplifies the company's identity while maintaining OneWeb as the brand for its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation....
Enterprising Africa Regional Network (EARN), through its agribusiness arm African Greeneurs, is committed to empowering Africa’s youth to become the next generation of successful agripreneurs....
The Karoo Winter Wool Festival (KWWF), held on 4–5 July 2025 at Dwarsvlei farm near Middelburg in the Eastern Cape, welcomed over 2,500 visitors for a vibrant celebration of South African wool, creativity, and community....
While SpaceX’s Starlink has yet to launch in South Africa, Eutelsat OneWeb is gaining ground with local businesses and government. The OneWeb fleet comprises 648 satellites orbiting the Earth at around 1,200km in 12 synchronised orbital planes. By partnering with Q-KON, compliance with local telecommunications regulations is ensured. The Twoobii-OneWeb...
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, understanding the real-world applications and limitations of satellite technology is more crucial than ever. The Satellite Applied Webinar, hosted by Q-KON, brought together a panel of leading industry experts to unpack the current state of the satellite industry and explore the dynamic relationship between...