South Africa to offer Elon Musk Starlink deal before Donald Trump meet
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South Africa is reportedly offering Elon Musk's Starlink a workaround to Black-ownership laws to ease tensions before President Ramaphosa's visit to the White House. This alternative, applicable to all ICT companies, involves investments in infrastructure or training instead of mandatory Black equity.
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