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    MTN shares tumble on news of US probe

    MTN shares tumble on news of US probe

    By Nqobile Dludla19 August 2025

    News that MTN Group is facing an investigation by a US grand jury sent its shares tumbling 9% on Monday.

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    By Jessica Gbedemah19 August 2025

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