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Competition Commission approves Vodacom/Vodafone merger

South Africa's Competition Commission has recommended the approval of the proposed merger between Vodafone Group and local mobile operator, Vodacom Group and has referred the transaction to the Competition Tribunal for approval.  more

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South Africa's Telkom Applies for Mobile License

South Africa's dominant landline provider, telkom is reported to have requested permission from the regulator to set up its own wholy owned mobile phone network. The company is currently a 50% shareholder in the country's largest mobile operator, Vodacom along with Vodafone - but is generally accepted to be looking at a sale of its holding.  more

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