Ramaphosa and Elon Musk discuss investment opportunities in South Africa
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- Sep 24, 2024
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Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by Musk’s SpaceX, providing fast and reliable internet through Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. This could be a game changer for rural areas where fast internet connections are limited.
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Speculation had been rife that Starlink was not yet available in South Africa due to the country’s BEE regulations. However, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) chairperson, Mothibi Ramusi, told ITWeb TV earlier this month that ICASA has yet to receive a formal application from Starlink to operate in the country.
Starlink is currently available in at least eight African countries, including eSwatini, Botswana, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Zambia.
Ramaphosa: ‘SA a favourable investment destination’
In his address at the SA-US Interactive Business Forum in New York, Ramaphosa said South Africa was prioritising inclusive growth and job creation, reducing poverty and tackling the high cost of living, and building a capable, ethical and developmental state.
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