CompCom to investigate Showmax shutdown
Competition Commission wants to ensure conditions such as job protection, local content and sports access are upheld – with penalties if any are breached, according to spokesperson Siyabulela Makunga.
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One of South Africa’s largest private power companies gets R1.4-billion win
The Competition Tribunal has approved Norfund’s acquisition of a stake in Anthem Holdings without conditions.
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South African tech billionaire gets approval to take joint control of King Price
The Competition Tribunal has approved a proposed transaction that will see billionaire and Cartrack owner Zak Calisto acquire joint control over King Price.
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New developments in WhatsApp and Facebook dominance abuse case in South Africa
The Competition Tribunal has issued rulings in a series of interlocutory applications in an alleged abuse of dominance case between South African chat platform GovChat and WhatsApp owner Meta Platforms.
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Cargo cartels: CompCom accuses eight shipping giants of price-fixing
‘You cannot have a coincidence where prices are increased at the same time by the same amount over several years,’ says Makgale Mohlala, head of the cartels division at the Competition Commission.
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CompCom backs R7.2bn Curro buyout plan
Green light comes with conditions to advance education for historically disadvantaged groups.
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New beginning for Bank Zero
The Competition Commission has recommended that the Tribunal approve Lesaka’s acquisition of Bank Zero, without conditions.
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Competition Commission’s unintended consequences in DStv deal
It should come as no surprise that MultiChoice’s new owner, Canal+, is playing hardball with suppliers, as the Competition Commission has closed off all other avenues of streamlining the business.
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DStv’s new owner is slashing costs
MultiChoice’s new owner Canal+ has reportedly suspended payments to the broadcaster’s suppliers and demanded 20% discounts on invoices as part of a cost-cutting exercise.
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Nedbank R1.65-billion fintech acquisition gets important approval
The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve Nedbank’s acquisition of financial technology company iKhokha, without conditions.