Vodacom’s efforts to acquire a co-controlling stake in fibre operator Maziv are turning into a political football.
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Trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau will appeal the Competition Tribunal’s decision to prohibit the deal.
The decision by the Competition Tribunal to block Vodacom’s acquisition of a co-controlling stake in fibre operator Maziv is headed to the competition appeal court.
Telkom plans to muscle more aggressively into its rivals’ turf in corporate South Africa, CEO Serame Taukobong has told TechCentral.
Maziv chairman Pieter Uys has sharply criticised the Competition Tribunal’s decision to block Vodacom’s acquisition of a co-controlling stake in the company.
Shameel Joosub has described the decision to block Vodacom’s acquisition of Maziv as a “travesty” for South Africa.
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