Ancestors

Written by Dr. John Barentine FRAS on 2025-01-28 at 22:35

A reminder that broadband-from-space isn't about bridging the global digital divide or serving poor people. It's just another for-profit enterprise that seeks to exploit a public commons for private gain.

"#Starlink has refused to comply with the country’s BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) – 30 per cent ownership to local historically disadvantaged people."

https://technext24.com/2025/01/28/starlink-south-africa-waive-bee-policy/

[#]Space #SouthAfrica

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Written by KevinOnEarth on 2025-01-29 at 03:39

@JohnBarentine

Does #SouthAfrica have similar requirements to the US for citizens living abroad to fill in #TaxReturns at home? 🤔

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Descendants

Written by Dr. John Barentine FRAS on 2025-01-30 at 16:11

@Quantillion That's a great question.

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