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MTN clears major hurdle in $2.2 billion acquisition of IHS Towers

MTN clears major hurdle in $2.2 billion acquisition of IHS Towers — the desk wire, 2 October 2026. MTN Group has reached a pivotal regulatory milestone in its strategic initiative to regain full ownership of IHS Towers. Following a recommendation by South Africa’s Competition Commission, the Competition Tribunal has officially authorized the acquisition. To mitigate anti-competitive risks within the telecommunications sector, the tribunal attached explicit public-interest and market-conduct conditions focused on preserving market [...]

Updated 2 October 2026 · First published 2 October 2026

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