CA demands answers on 'surprise' Mascom deal

The South African group has said it expects its planned transaction with Econet Wireless to be completed in three months time, pending regulatory approvals.

BusinessWeek is however authoritatively informed that the CA has written a letter to Mascom and to MTN demanding answers on the planned transaction. The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority, meanwhile, is examining Sections 42 and 43 of its Act, which require licence holders to notify the regulator in writing of any change in ownership.