A South African minister clarified that the proposed draft policy, introducing alternatives to Black ownership requirements, isn’t solely for Elon Musk’s Starlink. This follows Musk’s claims of racial discrimination preventing Starlink’s launch. The draft policy suggests “equity equivalent” investments, potentially attracting foreign communication providers, but faces criticism for excessively accommodating foreign businesses.
South Africa’s minister to Elon Musk on Starlink: ‘We are not attempting to…’
