With earnings season almost upon us, value unlock, new revenue streams and consolidation continue to drive the telecom sector, with companies expected to focus more on their fibre businesses.

Undoubtedly the biggest telecom news this year was when MTN and Telkom announced discussions that may cause SA’s second-largest mobile operator acquiring 100% of the state-affiliated fixed-line provider, in return for shares or a combination of cash and shares...

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