COMESA Competition Commission fines CAF and beIN for engaging in anti-competitive business practices

In the recent weeks, Africa and the world at large have been enthralled to a classical show of sportsmanship like no other through the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

21 Feb 2024 13:53 Minutes Podcast
COMESA Competition Commission fines CAF and beIN for engaging in anti-competitive business practices

COMESA Competition Commission fines CAF and beIN for engaging in anti-competitive business practices

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COMESA Competition Commission fines CAF and beIN for engaging in anti-competitive business practices

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From the majestic rise and fall of Bafana Bafana, South Africa's national team, to the grace to grass story of the Nigerian Super Eagles and the trumpeting victory of the Ivorian Elephants at the finals, the AFCON has so truly entered the realm of the fabulous, but in this podcast, we shall focus outside the pitch.  

Outside the spectacle and fanfare, the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) fined Confédération Africaine De Football (CAF) and beIN Media Group LLC (BEIN) USD 300 000 each for engaging in anti-competitive business practices contrary to Article 16(1) of the COMESA Competition Regulations (Regulations) (CAF Decision). Kevin Kipchirchir and Lemmy Ndirangu delve into this conversation.

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