French telecommunications company Orange says that it is considering further expansion in Africa, including entry into new markets such as Nigeria and South Africa<\/p>\n
In an interview with Les Echos business newspaper, chief executive officer Stephane Richard said that a move could happen within months, Reuters<\/a> <\/strong>reports.<\/p>\n \u201cIt could make sense to be in economies such as Nigeria and South Africa,\u201d Richard said. \u201cIf one considers there are things to do, the time frame I am considering is rather a few months than a few years.\u201d<\/p>\n He declined to comment on possible interest in the MTN group.<\/p>\n Orange has previously had a physical presence in the country, primarily as a retailer and repairs outlet.<\/p>\n In November 2016, the group said that the store will no longer be available<\/a> <\/strong>in South Africa and handed off its warranty and return queries to a separate company.<\/p>\n Orange SA provides telecommunications services to residential, professional, and large business customers.<\/p>\n The company offers public fixed-line telephone, leased lines and data transmission, mobile telecommunications, cable television, Internet and wireless applications, and broadcasting services, as well as telecommunications equipment sales and rentals.<\/p>\n
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