Vodafone talks spur Telkom

16 July 2008 - 02:00
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Telkom is still in discussions with a Vodafone unit that wants to buy part of its stake in mobile operator Vodacom, boosting its shares nearly two percent. The fixed-line telephone company said yesterday it was also still holding independent talks with a consortium led by Mvelaphanda Group for the acquisition of its entire share capital without its Vodacom stake. - Reuters

Telkom is still in discussions with a Vodafone unit that wants to buy part of its stake in mobile operator Vodacom, boosting its shares nearly two percent. The fixed-line telephone company said yesterday it was also still holding independent talks with a consortium led by Mvelaphanda Group for the acquisition of its entire share capital without its Vodacom stake. - Reuters