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Here’s the law that’s tying merger deals in knots Vodacom’s failed Maziv merger isn’t just a story about competition policy – it’s about the law that’s slowing down deal approvals… by Ann Crotty June 20, 2025 Investing & Finance·Opinion
Is the Barloworld deal good to go? The Barloworld deal has not only been processed speedily – it looks set to be approved without onerous conditions… by Ann Crotty June 18, 2025 Investing & Finance
Barloworld’s CompCom boost The Competition Commission has approved Barloworld’s controversial takeover in rapid time, but this deal’s not done yet … by Ann Crotty June 13, 2025 Investing & Finance
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