Phuthuma Nhleko
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MTN’s BEE share fracas goes to court
The trustees of the multibillion-rand scheme, set up to benefit the firm’s black employees, have been accused of hiding money from beneficiaries
Nhleko returns as MTN chairperson amid revived India plans
Phuthuma Nhleko, who increased MTN’s subscribers almost 30-fold during his nine-year tenure as chief executive officer, is becoming chairperson.
Former MTN head rubbishes Iran licence allegations
Former MTN boss Phuthuma Nhleko has distanced himself from a dodgy mobile operating license in Iran that included bribes, weapons and influence.
SA’s sovereignty: name your price?
The department of international relations and cooperations says government can’t be bought but recent reports have contradicted this statement.
MTN’s cash, weapons and diplomatic ties in Iran
A rival company has lodged evidence in a United States court that details how South African company — MTN — secured a lucrative deal in Iran.
Cement fracas puts public money at risk
South African cement giant Afrisam is at the centre of a war between local and international investors.
MTN says Nhleko resigns as group director
South Africa’s MTN Group said on Thursday its outgoing chief executive officer Phuthuma Nhleko will step down as director of the group.
MTN appoints Sifiso Dabengwa as CEO
Africa’s largest mobile operator MTN on Monday said it had appointed Sifiso Dabengwa as its chief executive officer, to replace Phuthuma Nhelko.
MTN says Nhleko to step down as CEO in 2011
Phuthuma Nhleko, CEO of cellphone group MTN, will step down as CEO and group president in March 2011, the group said on Monday.
MTN boss could get R300-million after takeover
Phuthuma Nhleko, CEO of MTN, could receive R300-million from the group’s takeover of a structure that was set up to boost black ownership.
Reliance may pay premium for MTN control
India’s Reliance Communications is prepared to pay a significant premium for control of South African mobile phone group MTN, the FT Alphaville website said on Thursday. MTN and…
MTN, Bharti merger talks could wind up soon
Merger talks between India’s biggest cellphone services firm, Bharti Airtel, and South Africa’s flagship MTN Group could wind up this weekend, a report said on Saturday. A merged…