South Africa ‘concerned about MTN fine in Nigeria’

South Africa has expressed concern over a N1.04 trillion ($5.2 billion) imposed by Nigerian authorities on MTN Group.

However, the country said it would not affect the cordial relations between the continent’s two biggest economies, a cabinet minister said yesterday.

South African Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe said: “Obviously as government we are concerned.’’ He said the cabinet hoped that the talks between MTN and Nigerian authorities on the fine would bear fruits.

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