Starlink Urges Change to South African Black Ownership Rules

Starlink pledges free service to 5000 schools, urges change to SA’s BEE rules

SpaceX urges SA to allow equity-equivalent programs, offering Starlink internet to rural schools and students as an alternative to Black ownership rules.

Starlink Urges Change to South African Black Ownership Rules

Elon Musk’s SpaceX urged South Africa to consider an alternative to Black ownership rules for telecom companies that want to operate in Africa’s largest economy.

Musk’s company seeks exception to South Africa’s Black ownership rules

Elon Musk’s SpaceX urged South Africa to consider an alternative to Black ownership rules for telecom companies that want to operate in Africa’s largest economy.

Starlink locked out: South Africa stalls while neighbours surge ahead - TechCentral

When Elon Musk claimed Starlink was being blocked in South Africa because of BEE rules, it ignited a debate that went far beyond satellite internet.

Starlink pushes to reform South Africa’s 30% black ownership law

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is urging South Africa to revise its strict Black ownership regulations. These rules require telecom companies to have at least 30% ownership by historically disadvantaged groups (HDGs).  The policy, rooted in South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) initiative, aims to address inequalities from the apartheid era. However, Starlink argues that the requirements are overly restrictive and hinder its ability to bring satel…

SpaceX Pushes South Africa to Ease Black Ownership Rules for Starlink Launch

SpaceX is pressing South African regulators to adopt alternative investment programs that would allow Starlink to operate in the country without adhering to existing Black ownership requirements. In a formal submission to South Africa’s government, […]