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Botswana has denied approval for Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate in the country, a decision that comes just before its planned launch in Q4 2024. Starlink submitted its application to launch in May 2023, but the regulator found that the company did not provide all the necessary informationTo operate in Botswana, entities like Starlink are required to pay an application fee of P5,600, an annual license fee of up to P386,000 (~$28,500).Starlink’s operation in Africa has not been all rosy as it is facing regulatory challenges on the continent.Starlink submitted its application to launch in May 20…