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Vodacom Tanzania snaps up rival Smile as Saudi investors cut losses

2024-04-09T15:19:00

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Source: Vodacom

It’s all Smile(s) as Vodacom completes acquisition of small Tanzanian operator with attractive spectrum holding and 4G network presence. Vodacom Tanzania acquired local rival Smile for TZS 68.8bn (£22m/€25m) just two years after Saudi investors spent $235m+ on a rescue deal. The deal delivers access to Smile’s 800MHz and ...

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