GUGU LOURIE: Blocking Vodacom-Maziv deal could widen digital exclusion
31 October 2024 - 05:00
SA’s digital connectivity expansion plans have been dealt a blow by the Competition Tribunal’s move to block Vodacom’s proposed acquisition of a stake in Maziv, the parent company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA).
The tribunal’s move to prohibit the proposed acquisition puts the brakes on anticipated industry consolidation, which many industry experts believe is vital for driving digital infrastructure development in underserved areas...
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