Articles about Competition Commission

CompCom greenlights Africa Data Centres acquisition

The Competition Commission recommends the Competition Tribunal approve Stanlib’s acquisition of the Cassava Technologies-owned company.

OpEd: 2026: the year AI regulation bites

AI is a cross-cutting issue for just about every regulator you can think of, in South Africa including the powerful trio of ICASA, the Competition Commission, and the FSCA.

CompCom wants govt to set up social media ombud

The competition watchdog recommends a regulatory framework for the establishment of a social media ombud.

Lesaka’s R1.1bn bid for Bank Zero gets green light

The Competition Commission believes the transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in any market.

CompCom orders social media giants to invest in SA media

YouTube, Meta, TikTok and X must significantly invest in SA’s media sector, as revenue-share compensation, says the watchdog.

Google, YouTube to pour R688m into SA’s media sector

The Competition Commission orders Google and YouTube to invest R688 million in the local media industry, as revenue-share compensation.

SA publishers seek R163m from R10m digital fund

The Digital News Transformation Fund receives 164 applications requesting nearly R163 million, with only R10.7 million available for this first round.

Vodacom-backed Maziv targets massive scaling post-merger

The cash injection and assets from Vodacom will help Maziv to scale its business, as it targets passing 50 000 homes per month with fibre.

South Africa could change the face of the internet

Those whose job it is to influence thinking and policy are hearing about South Africa's plan for how the internet should work.

CompCom approves Avalon’s bid for American firms

Avalon’s acquisition of US gaming firms − which operate locally and provide testing, inspection and certification services − can proceed.

#DataMustFall legacy endures as wireless costs rise only 1%

South Africans are paying only slightly more for wireless internet services today than they did in 2022, says the Competition Commission.

US firm SS&C buys R3tn SA fund manager

SS&C acquires Curo Fund Services from a joint venture between Sanlam and Old Mutual.