telecommunications

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) issued a blistering statement Tuesday condemning President Cyril Ramaphosa for reportedly planning to offer regulatory assurances to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump this week. The opposition party’s statement comes amid reports that the South African government […]

PRETORIA, South Africa – South African officials are preparing to propose a temporary exemption from Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) ownership rules for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, according to government sources familiar with the matter. The proposal aims to fast-track Starlink’s entry into the South African market while a permanent BEE-compliant ownership structure is […]