Government is considering amending its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) rules to enable Elon Musk's Starlink to operate in the country. Current regulations require communication companies to be 30% black-owned, which has prevented Starlink, owned by Musk's SpaceX, from securing a licence. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi plans to issue a policy direction to explore equity alternatives under the Electronic Communications Act. This initiative aims to expand broadband connectivity, especially in rural areas, while encouraging investment in South Africa's ICT sector. For more reaction on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Duma Gqubule, economist & research associate at Social Policy Initiative

<p>Government is considering amending its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) rules to enable Elon Musk's Starlink to operate in the country. Current regulations require communication companies to be 30% black-owned, which has prevented Starlink, owned by Musk's SpaceX, from securing a licence. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi plans to issue a policy direction to explore equity alternatives under the Electronic Communications Act. This initiative aims to expand broadband connectivity, especially in rural areas, while encouraging investment in South Africa's ICT sector. For more reaction on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Duma Gqubule, economist &amp; research associate at Social Policy Initiative</p>

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<p>A weekly news and current affairs show presented by Elvis Presslin on SAfm 104 to 107 from 5:00 to 6:00 am.</p>

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