South Africa: Competition Commission investigation into proposed acquisition of Echo SP by Afrihost
Progress
Current status
concluded
21 May 2026 concluded
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Competition Commission approved proposed acquisition of Echo SP by Afrihost
On 21 May 2026, the Competition Commission (CCSA) announced its approval, without conditions, of the acquisition of Echo SP SA by Afrihost SP. Afrihost is an internet service provider that supplies internet access services, including fibre to the ho…
Event type
investigation
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority