MTN and Vodacom will make up 80% of the market if Telkom deal succeeds - MTN’s potential takeover of Telkom might not raise issues of competition, say communication experts
A shift is set to happen in South Africa’s telecommunications sector after an announced transaction between MTN and Telkom.
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