Tag: Market Competition
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EAC Seeks Public Comments on Vodafone’s 15% Safaricom Bid
Regulatory Review Underway for Safaricom-Vodafone Proposal The East African Community (EAC) has opened a formal regulatory review into the Kenyan government’s proposed sale of a portion of its Safaricom stake to Vodafone Kenya. In a notice issued by the EAC Competition Authority on January 22, the regional body invites stakeholders and the public to submit…
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EAC Opens Comment Window on Vodafone’s 15% Safaricom Stake Bid
Overview: EAC Seeks Public Input on a High‑Profile Deal The East African Community (EAC) has launched a formal review process of the Kenyan government’s plan to sell a part of its stake in Safaricom to Vodafone Kenya. In a notice published by the EAC Competition Authority on 22 January, the regional body opened a 45‑day…
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Gold for Reserves: Bright Simons Warns of Distorted Competition Favoring Bawa Rock
Overview: A Vocal Warning from Bright Simons Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has voiced a sharp critique of the Gold for Reserves programme, arguing that its current structure distorts market competition and systematically advantages the so‑called Bawa Rock segment over private sector participants. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Simons highlighted perceived flaws in policy…
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IMANI Africa Urges Revisions to Gold for Reserves Program to level Playing Field
Overview: A Contested Gold for Reserves Policy Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has raised pointed concerns about the structure of a recent national initiative known as the Gold for Reserves program. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Simons argued that while the program aims to bolster national reserves, its current design risks distorting competition and…
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Understanding Norgesgruppen’s Market Dominance
Introduction The grocery market in Norway has become a hot topic, particularly with brands like Kiwi, Rema, and Coop often taking center stage. However, there’s a significant player behind the scenes that warrants closer scrutiny: Norgesgruppen. The internal dynamics of this market, coupled with concerns about competitive practices, raise crucial questions about the future of…
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The Future of Competition in Switzerland: Insights from Sophie Michaud Gigon
As the autumn session of the Swiss Council of States approaches, a pivotal issue concerning the revision of the Federal Act on Cartels (LCart) comes into sharp focus. Sophie Michaud Gigon, the Secretary General of the Swiss Federal Competition Commission (Comco), has raised significant concerns about the implications of these reforms on the future of…