The South African telecom giant, Telkom, recently rejected an acquisition bid from a consortium led by its former Chief, Sipho Maseko. The bid, whose details remain undisclosed, sparked extensive board deliberations and was followed by a 7% fall in Telkom’s share price. CEO Serame Taukobong maintains, however, that offers for a takeover will remain on hold until viable proof of deliverability is presented.
Telkom South Africa faces a potential takeover as a consortium, including Axian Telecom and the Government Employees Pension Fund, expresses interest amid challenging times. The company’s financial struggles and infrastructure issues set the stage for possible mergers, collaborations, and a dynamic telecommunications landscape.