STUART THEOBALD: Competitive economy is in public interest —and competition authorities can help deliver it
Perceptions among investors created by the blocking of a merger between Vodacom and Maziv damage SA
13 November 2024 - 05:00
Just what is going on with competition policy in SA? Is it actually contributing to the kind of economy we want?
There is much upset after the Competition Tribunal blocked a merger between Vodacom and Maziv. All kinds of negative consequences have been highlighted by commentators and the companies involved, including billions of lost investment in infrastructure and improved connectivity, especially in rural areas and townships...
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