The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has joined the chorus of organisations and other movements opposed to bending the country’s regulations in order to accommodate Elon Musk’s Starlink and allow it to operate in the country. The General Secretary of the labour federation, Zwelinzima Vavi says while they do not support B-BBEE, which… Continue reading SAFTU Says Elon Musk’s Starlink Is “Digital Colonialism Disguised as Connectivity”
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ICASA Launches Investigation into ‘illegal’ Use of Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has kicked off an investigation following allegations that Elon Musk’s Starlink is already operating in the country without being authorised. The Authority says it has also formally engaged SpaceX, the US company that owns Starlink to seek clarity on the reported activities, and it is currently awaiting… Continue reading ICASA Launches Investigation into ‘illegal’ Use of Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa
The Oval Office Meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US Counterpart Donald Trump was more about Starlink than the Contrived Derogatory Claims of White Genocide
Afrika Day is yet to know its dawn. The poor, seldom listened to or seen to matter, are on the verge of giving up on their hopeless dreams due for burial to waiting yawning graves to swallow to final rest that found no peace in their lifetimes. When Viola Davis said ‘when you are poor no… Continue reading The Oval Office Meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US Counterpart Donald Trump was more about Starlink than the Contrived Derogatory Claims of White Genocide
Minister Solly Malatsi Shoots Down Claims That Proposed BEE Amendments Are Aimed at Accommodating Elon Musk’s Starlink
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has denied claims that his recently proposed amendment to the country’s BEE rules is meant to bend the country backwards and allow Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate without adherence. Malatsi says that it was a mere coincidence that he announced the proposals on Friday last week,… Continue reading Minister Solly Malatsi Shoots Down Claims That Proposed BEE Amendments Are Aimed at Accommodating Elon Musk’s Starlink
Starlink, Equity and the DA’s Colonial Tech Agenda: The Real Fight for Economic Justice
The Democratic Alliance’s sudden applause for the draft Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs) in broadband rollout is not a breakthrough. It is a betrayal — one more calculated pivot in their relentless campaign to hijack transformation while defending the economic status quo that keeps Black South Africans excluded. Let’s not be fooled by the DA’s… Continue reading Starlink, Equity and the DA’s Colonial Tech Agenda: The Real Fight for Economic Justice
While Clearing Starlink’s Path through Equity Equivalent Programme is Valid, it Doesn’t Exempt it from the 30% Historically Disadvantaged Group Ownership Requirement under the Electronic Communications Act
What is Starlink? Starlink is a satellite internet service launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. It is built on a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites that deliver high—speed broadband worldwide, particularly to remote and underserved areas. In technical terms, Starlink bypasses traditional terrestrial infrastructure like fiber optics or mobile towers and instead beams internet from orbit… Continue reading While Clearing Starlink’s Path through Equity Equivalent Programme is Valid, it Doesn’t Exempt it from the 30% Historically Disadvantaged Group Ownership Requirement under the Electronic Communications Act
MK Party Opposes Equity Equivalent Investment Programme Proposal as Backdoor to Allow Elon Musk’s Starlink to Operate in SA
The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has come out with guns blazing, saying the opening of the window for updated equity equivalent investment programmes is meant to allow big tech players like Elon Musk to have a backdoor entry to the South African market without complying with BEE requirements. The party said this in a statement… Continue reading MK Party Opposes Equity Equivalent Investment Programme Proposal as Backdoor to Allow Elon Musk’s Starlink to Operate in SA
Ramaphosa Reportedly Planning to Appease Elon Musk by Allowing Starlink to Operate in SA Without BEE Partner
With South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the USA to meet with President Donald Trump and other senior government officials, reports have emerged that there is a plan to appease Pretoria-born billionaire Elon Musk. According to Bloomberg, the plan involves allowing Elon Musk to operate Starlink in South Africa without having to partner with a… Continue reading Ramaphosa Reportedly Planning to Appease Elon Musk by Allowing Starlink to Operate in SA Without BEE Partner
Nigeria On Course To Meet Broadband Target
BROADBAND connections in Nigeria have increased by 16 percent year-on-year to 92 million. An increase of 2 percent has been noted month-on-month between December 2022 and January this year. The figure implies a penetration rate of 48,2 percent, up from 47,4 percent the previous month, and 41,6 percent as at January 2022. FBN Quest Nigeria… Continue reading Nigeria On Course To Meet Broadband Target