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Telkom SA shedding 15% of workforce
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Telkom SA shedding 15% of workforceTelkom SA shedding 15% of workforce

South African telecoms operator Telkom is joining the global layoff trend, announcing plans to shed up to 15% of its workforce as part of a group restructuring.

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Investment
Ghana regulator approves Vodafone sale to Telecel
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Connectivity
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Investment
Telkom SA hangs up on Rain merger
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Investment
Airtel takes $194M IFC loan for African investment
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Telkom SA earnings drop as costs rise, consumer spending slows
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