MTN shares surged on Wednesday, breaching R200 for the first time since mid-2015, driven by oil prices that have shot up due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

By close of trade, the share was 5.26% firmer at R208.08. The stock has rallied by a massive 173.79% over the past 12 months, giving it a market value of about R375bn. ..

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