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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 ...
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Gayton backs Starlink – faces widespread criticism
Minister Gayton McKenzie has faced widespread criticism for praising efforts of bringing Elon Musk's Starlink to South Africa.
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 ...
South Africa to offer Musk Starlink deal before Trump meeting, Bloomberg News reports
South Africa's government plans to offer a workaround of local Black ownership laws for Elon Musk's Starlink internet service to operate in the country, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing ...