Telkom a perfect fit for Axian and Maseko

Madagascan telecom firm sees South Africa as the ideal springboard for further such acquisitions on the continent, while former CEO Sipho Maseko knows the business well

04 June 2023 - 00:03 By THABISO MOCHIKO and CAIPHUS KGOSANA

Axian, the Madagascan telecom firm that’s in a partnership with former Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko to acquire a controlling stake in South Africa’s third-largest mobile network operator, considers this country an attractive investment destination as it seeks to grow its footprint in Africa...

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