Monopoly
latest news & developments
Eskom moving away from monopoly it has held for 99 years, De Ruyter says
Eskom’s unbundling is underway, with the transmission unit of the utility set to be operational in 2022 as a wholly owned subsidiary
Pay-TV inquiry probes the Multichoice monopoly
Africa’s largest subscription television operator says it is under threat amid the emerging popularity of global platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime
Foster fair markets and tighten competition laws to achieve transformation
South Africa’s economy is dominated by monopoly capital — a reality that has to change if the country is to change and grow
Competition authorities’ cartel-busting pays off for SA
The break-up of industry cartels has had a profound impact on individuals and industries – but government needs to look outside the "fiscal space".
Gas regulation leaves users fuming
Large consumers say Nersa’s new price structure exacerbates Sasol’s monopoly.
Tribunal renews SAB’s tribulations
The brewer is once again facing claims of anticompetitive distribution practices.
Australia blocks Pick n Pay’s exit strategy
Australia’s competition watchdog has stopped South African grocer Pick n Pay’s sale of Franklins supermarket chain, to prevent creating a monopoly.
Monopoly snub threatens Milan’s honour
Milan’s rulers fear the city’s honour is under threat because of its likely failure to feature on a new version of the Monopoly board.