Starlink pitches rural schools connectivity in push to get foothold in SA
Elon Musk’s company proposes to provide more than 5,000 rural schools with fully funded kits and service
17 June 2025 - 19:21
Elon Musk’s Starlink has told trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau it will connect about 5,000 rural schools in SA as part of the benefits it says the country will accrue from having it operate in Africa’s largest economy.
In a letter to Tau, dated June 14, the company said it was committed to advancing SA’s interests...
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