The Starlink Seduction - TechCentral

The Starlink seduction - TechCentral

South Africa should embrace its own technological solutions before begging abroad, writes Sipho Dikweni.

Starlink plans R2 billion investment in South Africa

Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink plans to invest R2 billion in South Africa, potentially paving the way for its entry despite ongoing regulatory challenges related to Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws. Reports say the investment will fund infrastructure development to serve South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional bloc of 16 member countries. To comply with local requirements without givin…

Musk’s Starlink Plans $112m Infrastructure Spend To Secure SA License

Billionaire Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink is preparing to invest an estimated 2 billion rand ($112.7 million) in South Africa as part of an effort to secure an operating license under revised Black-empowerment rules, according to a Bloomberg report. The planned investment is expected to fund the development of infrastructure to serve the broader […] The post Musk’s Starlink Plans $112m Infrastructure Spend to Secure SA License …