LML4802
PORTFOLIO SEMESTER 2 2024
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2024
, LML4802
October/November Portfolio Semester 2 2024
Unique Number:
Due Date: 11 November 2024
The Law of Competition and Trademarks
SECTION A: COMPETITION LAW
Question 1.1: Vodacom Ltd's Acquisition of Maziv
Type of Merger:
Identify whether this acquisition is horizontal, vertical, or conglomerate. Given that both
Vodacom and Maziv operate in the telecommunications sector, this merger is likely to
be horizontal, as they may be direct or indirect competitors within the industry.
Factors for Merger Evaluation:
Key factors for assessing the merger include:
Market Concentration: Determine the level of market concentration post-
merger. Does the acquisition significantly reduce competition by merging two
major players?
Public Interest Considerations: Evaluate potential job losses, effects on SMEs,
or whether it serves the broader economic development goals.
Potential for Anti-Competitive Effects: Will this merger limit consumer choice,
or increase the potential for price-setting?
Recommendation:
Based on the analysis, recommend either conditional approval with specific remedies to
address competition concerns, such as divestitures or operational restrictions, or
outright rejection if the merger risks severely undermining market competition.