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South Africa Defends BEE Policies Amid Starlink Controversy

5/29/2025

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South Africa's Communications Minister, Solly Malatsi, firmly rejected allegations that the government is relaxing Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies for Elon Musk's Starlink. He clarified that the new draft policy is designed to simplify operations for all telecom companies, reinforcing the government's dedication to local ownership amidst growing foreign investment pressures.

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South Africa's Communications Minister, Solly Malatsi, firmly rejected allegations that the government is relaxing Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies for Elon Musk's Starlink. He clarified that the new draft policy is designed to simplify operations for all telecom companies, reinforcing the government's dedication to local ownership amidst growing foreign investment pressures.