Lots of news coming through regarding MTN. Nobody is quite sure whether or not they are actually talking to Orascom, but Orascom GDR's in London were suspended, so put one and one together. Here is the WSJ piece where Paul is quoted, fame at last MTN Is in Talks to Buy Assets From Orascom. Cool.
How would they plan to raise the funds required for such a big ticket purchase? Here is a Business Week story that holds some clues, MTN May Raise Debt Abroad as South Africa 'Crowds Out' Sales. All we can do is wait for more clarity on the matter, I think having a bigger African exposure leads them (MTN) to where they want to be. The biggest brand in Africa.