Telkom's shares drop to R19

TELKOM'S shares fell 1.9% to R19 after ratings agency Moody's said a R446-million fine on the fixed-line operator is credit negative.

South Africa's competition regulator ruled last week that Telkom, which also runs a cellphone service, abused its dominance in the market.

Moody's said the fine will choke cash flow and increase leverage in the next two years.

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