Competition Tribunal says Vodacom-Maziv deal will hurt telecom sector
Vodacom and Remgro will head to court in July in a final bid to gain approval for the proposed merger
30 March 2025 - 16:51
The Competition Tribunal ruled against Vodacom’s proposed acquisition of Maziv because the merger would permanently harm competition in SA’s telecom sector and negatively affect millions of consumers who rely on affordable internet services.
The reasons for the decision, announced on Friday after a detailed review spanning nearly two years, follows concerns raised by the Competition Commission and various industry stakeholders. The tribunal said the merger’s anticompetitive effects would outweigh any potential public interest benefits...
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