South Africa’s Competition Commission Backs MTN’s IHS Tower Deal, With Conditions

South Africa’s Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve MTN’s proposed acquisition of tower operator IHS Holding , on condition that the deal does not leave rival operators or local workers worse off. The recommendation was announced on 30 September 2026 , following the Commission’s ordinary meetings on 22 and 28 September. At those meetings, the Commission reviewed mergers, acquisitions and other matters brought before it under the Competition Act.