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Mergers

Mergers without borders are emerging, led by changes to African nations’ laws and regional bodies
Thought Leader
/ 30 July 2025

Mergers without borders are emerging, led by changes to African nations’ laws and regional bodies

The continent’s regional regulators are building frameworks to simplify cross-border compliance and national authorities are adapting laws to support these ambitions

By Xolani Nyali & Nazeera Mia
‘Two-player fibre industry is not good for competition’
Business
/ 18 August 2023

‘Two-player fibre industry is not good for competition’

Experts say a Vodacom-Maziv marriage would make the entity dominant in the market

By Anathi Madubela
Mergers and acquisitions in a tough economic time
Article
/ 26 October 2018

Mergers and acquisitions in a tough economic time

Often, owners of struggling businesses agree gladly to being bought out

By Cayleigh Bright
Despite M&A uptick, many investors still on the fence
Article
/ 26 October 2018

Despite M&A uptick, many investors still on the fence

How land reform will be achieved in South Africa continues to limit near-term investment

By Advertorial
SA airlines already working together amid merger talks — Gordhan
Article
/ 28 May 2018

SA airlines already working together amid merger talks — Gordhan

South Africa has been abuzz with the potential consequences of merging Mango Airlines with SA Express and South African Airways

By Khulekani Magubane
Bottling merger worries smaller beverage firms
Article
/ 28 January 2016

Bottling merger worries smaller beverage firms

Smaller firms are concerned that SABMiller’s merger with a Coca-Cola division to form CCBSA may freeze them out of shelf space at retailers.

By Thalia Holmes
Surge in mergers and acquisitions proves Africa’s allure
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Surge in mergers and acquisitions proves Africa’s allure

The past decade has been a period of unprecedented growth for Africa.

By Thalia Holmes
PwC announces conditional merger with consultancy group
Article
/ 31 October 2013

PwC announces conditional merger with consultancy group

PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced that it has signed a conditional merger with corporate consultancy group Booz & Co.

By Staff Reporter
Big growth spurt in Africa deals
Article
/ 19 July 2013

Big growth spurt in Africa deals

Latest figures show investors are positive about doing business on the continent.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 October 2010

Ministers clear the air on Medunsa

The ministers of health and higher education held a press briefing on Thursday to explain remarks by Julius Malema regarding Medunsa.

By Kamogelo Seekoei
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Article
/ 30 September 2009

Bharti, MTN call off tie-up talks

Bharti Airtel said late on Wednesday it and MTN had called off tie-up talks because the SA government would not accept the deal in its current form.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 June 2009

Govt has reservations over possible Anglo merger

The government seems set to oppose a possible merger between mining giants Anglo American and Xstrata, it emerged on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 April 2009

Competition Tribunal approves Aquarius Platinum merger

The Competition Tribunal on Wednesday said it had approved the merger of Aquarius Platinum, Rustenburg Platinum Mines and First Platinum.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 February 2009

Vodacom and Vodafone merger gets nod

The Competition Tribunal on Wednesday unconditionally approved the merger between cellphone companies Vodacom and Vodafone.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 February 2009

Commission approves Vodafone-Vodacom merger

The Competition Commission has recommended the approval of the proposed large merger between Vodafone and Vodacom, it said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 January 2009

Merger, pay gripes see Tshwane University grind to a halt

Merger assimilated a mish-mash of student cultures, staff work ethics, academic standards and disparate infrastructure.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 January 2009

Tribunal gives green light to MTN deal

The Competition Tribunal on Thursday unconditionally approved cellphone operator MTN’s acquisition of a 69,4% stake in Verizon SA.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 January 2009

MTN ‘confident’ merger won’t smother competition

Cellphone operator MTN said on Thursday that its acquisition of Verizon SA won’t thwart competition.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 7 January 2009

Altech withdraws intervention in MTN-Verizon merger

Altech Technologies, which was granted the right to intervene in the MTN and Verizon merger hearings, has withdrawn its intervention in the matter.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 October 2008

The rapid response to change

Roy du Pré argues that universities of technology have the flexibility to meet the changing demands of industry .

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 September 2008

Untangling the merger mess

Failed universities mergers are being examined for possible solutions, according to ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe.

By Monako Dibetle
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Article
/ 3 September 2008

China’s stake in Rio Tinto gets all-clear

Rio Tinto has a dual listing in Sydney and a 14,99% stake in London would equate to around 11% in the entire group.

By David Teather
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Article
/ 18 July 2008

Tribunal approves Absa-Woolworths merger

South Africa’s Competition Tribunal on Thursday unconditionally approved the merger between the Absa Group and Woolworths Financial Services.

By Staff Reporter

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