South Africa: CCSA investigation into merger between Vodacom and Business Venture Investments No 2213 (Maziv)
Progress
Current status
in force
29 Oct 2024 in force
08 Aug 2023 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Competition Tribunal ruling after CCSA prohibition recommendation on the merger between Vodacom and Maziv enforcing merger control regulation (Case No.: LM148Dec21)
On 29 October 2024, the South Africa Competition Tribunal issued a ruling prohibiting the proposed merger between Vodacom and Maziv. Following referrals from the South Africa Competition Commission (CCSA) to the Tribunal, hearings were held between …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Issued interim ruling in CCSA investigation into merger between Vodacom and Maziv
On 8 August 2023, the South Africa Competition Commission (CCSA) issued a interim ruling regarding its investigation into the merger between Vodacom and Maziv. Vodacom, a mobile operator, planned to acquire control of Maziv, which owns Dark Fibre Af…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority