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Musk claimed Starlink isn't allowed to operate in South Africa because he's not Black. Here's what we know
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was born in South Africa but emigrated at age 17 and eventually became a naturalized U.S. citizen.
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Elon Musk Wins Exception to Black Ownership Rule in South Africa
During CNBC’s Squawk Box Monday, co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin asked Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty about the president’s recent ...
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Starlink: Elon Musk slowly taking over Africa’s internet landscape
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is taking a different approach to the African internet market.
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30% ownership rule waived for Elon Musk in South Africa
South Africa waives mandatory 30% Black ownership rule for Elon Musk's Starlink amid complicated diplomatic relations with ...
South Africa proposes workaround for communication multinationals to adhere to local ownership laws
South Africa has announced draft policy recognising alternatives to Black ownership requirements, which could encourage Elon Musk's Starlink and other communications companies to operate in the ...
Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers
President Donald Trump is hosting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for White House talks at a moment when relations ...
ANC denies easing B-BBEE rules to benefit Elon Musk, denounces Trump’s ‘white genocide’ as a comedy
African National Congress (ANC) first deputy secretary Nomvula Mokonyane dismissed claims that a proposed policy to ease ...
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Government Relaxes BEE Rules for Technology Sector, SA Weighs In As Decision Opens Door for Starlink
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi issued a policy directive that relaxes BEE law, potentially ...