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Canal+ and MultiChoice merger approved by Competition Commission with key conditions

The Competition Commission has given the green light to Canal+’s acquisition of MultiChoice, imposing crucial conditions aimed at job protection, increased black ownership, and local content investment.

Business
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Collapsed Steinhoff faces revived 2019 price-fixing case as probe heads to Competition Tribunal

Steinhoff's tumultuous journey continues as the Pretoria High Court revives a six-year-old price-fixing case involving PG Bison and Sonae. What does this mean for the future of the company and its stakeholders?

Business
Nicola Mawson|Published

Google hits back at Competition Commission, claiming it's not to blame for media's decline

Google's regional executive criticises South Africa's Competition Commission for its recent report, claiming it misrepresents the tech giant's role in the media's decline and threatens innovation.

Business Economy
Jason Woosey|Published

Competition Commission report | Shoppers spending less on pilchards, eggs and maize

Amid fluctuating prices and climate impacts, the latest Essential Food Pricing Monitoring Report reveals crucial insights into South Africa's food market dynamics.

Business Economy
IOL Reporter|Published

Food prices likely to spike despite improving power supply, fuel costs: Report

While food inflation shows signs of easing, ongoing challenges from loadshedding, high transport costs, and drought conditions continue to threaten food security and strain household budgets. The report reveals changing consumer behaviors, with many South Africans switching to more affordable protein alternatives as they navigate the country's complex food pricing landscape.

Business Report
Banele Ginindza|Published

South African Competition Commission probes Novo Nordisk and Sanofi over insulin pen market

South Africa's competition watchdog launches a crucial investigation into pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Sanofi over their insulin pen market practices, amid growing concerns about accessibility and pricing.

Saturday Star News
The Washington Post|Published

Competition Commission finds Nedbank and other banks guilty of collusion

These banks must face real consequences—consequences that send a clear message: no one is above the law, no matter how powerful they think they are, says the writer.

News Opinion
Opinion|Published

Karyn Maughan Continues Her Nazi-Propaganda-Style Reporting against Sekunjalo

The core question is whether Karyn Maughan’s unwavering slant towards the banks reflects her own ideological alignment or a wholesale inability to shake off deep-seated, possibly racial biases.

News Opinion
Opinion|Published

Competition Commission finds Nedbank guilty of collusion and prohibited practice

The Competition Commission's ruling against Nedbank reveals unethical banking practices and highlights the need to protect fair competition for groups like Sekunjalo.

Sunday Independent News
Sizwe Dlamini|Published