Tag: Acquisition
MTN, Telkom still in takeover talks
In separate but identical regulatory filings on Monday, MTN Group and Telkom said they remained locked in discussions about a potential combination of their businesses.
The...
Google gets stake in African e-logistics firm Lori Systems
US Internet giant Google has acquired a stake in East African e-logistics company Lori Systems for an undisclosed sum.
The investment forms part of Google's US$50...
Ghana government blocking VODAFONE SALE to Telecel
The cat is now out of box - Vodafone Group has agreed to sell its 70 per cent stake in Ghana to Telecel Group,...
Ericsson completes acquisition of Vonage in the US
Global tech vendor Ericsson has completed its acquisition of Vonage Holdings in the USA, supporting Ericsson’s strategy to leverage technology leadership to grow its...
BREAKING: MTN in talks to buy Telkom
MTN Group has entered into discussions to acquire Telkom in South Africa, the two companies said on Friday.
The news has sent Telkom’s share...
Autochek acquires CoinAfrique to accelerate expansion across Francophone Africa
Autochek, the automotive technology company making car ownership more accessible and affordable across Africa, has announced the acquisition of CoinAfrique, the leading platform for...
IHS Towers completes acquisition and lease back agreement with MTN in...
IHS Holding Limited, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has completed...
Elon Musk now owns Twitter
It is official. Elon Musk has finally bought 100 per cent stake in Twitter for approx $44 billion, around $54.20 per share, and all...
Elon Musk launches $41.4 billion Twitter takeover bid
Elon Musk has made a $41.4 billion approach to acquire Twitter just days after rejecting a seat on the company’s board, as he threatened...
Google to buy security firm Mandiant for $5.4 billion
Google is buying security firm Mandiant for US$5.4 billion, as rivals Microsoft and Amazon also look to beef up security for their fast-growing cloud units.
The...