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The stories that gripped Moneyweb readers in 2019

The stories that gripped Moneyweb readers in 2019

31 Dec 2019 /  Adriaan Kruger   2
The articles our audience read, commented on and shared the most – and what it says about the current state of affairs.
MTN reviewing allegations after being named in US complaint

MTN reviewing allegations after being named in US complaint

UPDATE
30 Dec 2019 /  Tanishaa Nadkar and Mfuneko Toyana, Reuters   25
The complaint alleges several firms, including MTN, violated the US Anti-Terrorism Act.
Rand leaps to 4-month best as risks ease, Fitch holds fire

Rand leaps to 4-month best as risks ease, Fitch holds fire

18 Dec 2019 /  Mfuneko Toyana and Naledi Mashishi, Reuters  
Rand reaches its firmest level since July 31.
End of an era as Phuthuma Nhleko steps down from MTN board

End of an era as Phuthuma Nhleko steps down from MTN board

18 Dec 2019 /  Duncan McLeod   2
He is being replaced by former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas.
MTN to defend views on data prices if referred to competition tribunal – CEO

MTN to defend views on data prices if referred to competition tribunal – CEO

12 Dec 2019 /  Nqobile Dludla, Reuters   
MTN says the CompCom's comparison of data prices across Africa are 'uninformative'.
Ramaphosa cuts trip short as power crisis grips SA

Ramaphosa cuts trip short as power crisis grips SA

10 Dec 2019 /  Paul Vecchiatto, Bloomberg   7
Will be briefed by Eskom on ‘plans to mitigate and resolve' the situation on Wednesday morning.
Mobile networks taking a pounding from load shedding

Mobile networks taking a pounding from load shedding

10 Dec 2019 /  TechCentral   7
The frequency of power cuts means batteries don't have enough time to recharge - MTN.
Timeline: The great stall in spectrum allocation

Timeline: The great stall in spectrum allocation

5 Dec 2019 /  Tebogo Tshwane    5
CompCom says data must fall, Vodacom and MTN say we need more spectrum. How did we get here?
Rand firmer as trade deal optimism eases growth shock

Rand firmer as trade deal optimism eases growth shock

4 Dec 2019 /  Mfuneko Toyana and Naledi Mashishi, Reuters  
US President Donald Trump strikes a positive tone with China, lifting rand.
MTN to oppose regulator’s recommendations on data costs

MTN to oppose regulator’s recommendations on data costs

4 Dec 2019 /  Nqobile Dludla, Reuters    3
Says it will defend against 'over-broad and intrusive recommendations' as it studies the full report.
Mobile companies given two months to reduce data prices – CompCom

Mobile companies given two months to reduce data prices – CompCom

3 Dec 2019 /  Moneyweb  
Ahmore Burger-Smidt - Director and competition law specialist, Werksmans Attorneys
‘Data prices must fall!’ – Competition Commission

‘Data prices must fall!’ – Competition Commission

3 Dec 2019 /  Roy Cokayne   25
Commission gives Vodacom and MTN two months to oblige – or face prosecution.
Cell C creditors hire Moelis, lawyers to push for Telkom takeover

Cell C creditors hire Moelis, lawyers to push for Telkom takeover

UPDATE
2 Dec 2019 /  Loni Prinsloo, Bloomberg    3
Creditors also request Cell C’s board to act independently from majority shareholder Blue Label Telecoms.
Vodacom says data price cuts affected by delayed spectrum allocation

Vodacom says data price cuts affected by delayed spectrum allocation

2 Dec 2019 /  Nqobile Dludla, Reuters   1
Says it reduced its effective data price by about 50% since March 2016.
MTN says wrong to blame operators for data costs

MTN says wrong to blame operators for data costs

2 Dec 2019 /  Nqobile Dludla, Reuters    3
Says the government and regulators have failed to release the spectrum required for the telecommunications industry.

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