South Africa Probes Africa's Biggest Phone Network

South African authorities will probe corruption charges against telecommunications giant MTN, after allegations that contracts with the Iranian government were acquired through bribes.
  • South Africa:   Hawks to Probe MTN

    SAPA, 5 June 2012

    The Hawks were investigating allegations of corruption at MTN relating to a mobile phone licence in Iran, an official said on Tuesday. Read more »

South African company MTN, the largest cellphone network provider in Africa, is facing allegations that contracts with the Iranian government were acquired through bribes.

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