South Africa’s third-largest mobile operator, Telkom, has announced the sale of its tower company, Swiftnet, for a total of $343 million (R6.5 billion), to Towerco Bidco Proprietary Limited, a consortium of equity investors led and managed by Actis, which holds 70% of the purchasers’ shares, while Royal Bafokeng Holdings holds the remaining 30% stake. Swiftnet, … Continue reading Telkom sells tower business Swiftnet to Towerco Bidco for $343 million