(formely M-Cell Limited) - Business Report 2003 - MTN Group
(formely M-Cell Limited) - Business Report 2003 - MTN Group
(formely M-Cell Limited) - Business Report 2003 - MTN Group
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<strong>2003</strong> 2002<br />
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3. OPERATING EXPENSES – NET OF SUNDRY INCOME (continued)<br />
Gain on dilution on consolidation of interest in <strong>MTN</strong> Nigeria — (25)<br />
Impairment charge on property, plant and equipment 15 13<br />
Gain on disposal of 20% shareholding in <strong>MTN</strong> Cameroon (91) —<br />
Provision against loan arising on disposal of 20% of <strong>MTN</strong> Cameroon<br />
to reflect net asset value 49 —<br />
Loss (profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment (note 9) 19 (2)<br />
Staff costs: 964 826<br />
– Salaries and wages 874 754<br />
– Pension costs 48 45<br />
– Other 29 —<br />
– Termination benefits 13 27<br />
Repairs and maintenance 285 331<br />
Technical fees received — (23)<br />
Analysis of operating expenses by function<br />
Administration, marketing and network 3 023 2 179<br />
Sales and distribution 880 720<br />
Staff cost 964 826<br />
4 867 3 725<br />
4. FINANCE INCOME<br />
Interest on bank deposits 124 127<br />
Foreign exchange gain related to funding of operations — 4<br />
124 131<br />
5. FINANCE COSTS<br />
Interest on borrowings 632 425<br />
Foreign exchange loss related to funding of operations 325* 22<br />
*Included in the foreign exchange loss for the year is an unrealised amount of R105 million.<br />
957 447<br />
<strong>MTN</strong> BUSINESS REPORT <strong>2003</strong><br />
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