Solly Malatsi
Solly Malatsi is a South African politician serving as the Minister of Communications. He has been involved in discussions aimed at reforming telecommunications regulations in South Africa, advocating for changes that would facilitate greater foreign investment and support local communities. Malatsi's recent comments reflect a desire to provide alternatives to existing regulations to encourage technology companies to invest in initiatives benefiting vulnerable populations.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 9.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 201,046 | $350,000 | 1,186$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 17,926 | $2,700,000 | 713$ |
| Totals | 2 | 127,194,701 | 218,972 | $3,050,000 | 1,899$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Solly Malatsi hinted that he was looking for a way to circumvent the 30% black equity requirement for Starlink.
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South Africa:
Solly Malatsi is commended for his collaboration with the telecommunications industry, ensuring the duty removal on entry-level smartphones.
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Tanzania:
Communications Minister Solly Malatsi previously stated that ad valorem excise duties significantly contribute to the high cost of smart devices.
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United Kingdom:
Solly Malatsi suggested an exemption for Starlink from the Black empowerment rules.
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Paraguay:
Solly Malatsi expressed a desire to provide alternatives to current regulations for telecommunications companies in South Africa.
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