All Safaricom articles – Page 7
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WorldLink bags funding to expand Nepal coverage
Nepalese ISP WorldLink to leverage financing from British International Investment and Dolma Fund Management to expand coverage.
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Safaricom hit with boycott as Kenya protests roll on
Opposition leader names operator among “enemies of the people” enabling President Ruto’s “brutal regime”.
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Safaricom maps out drone collab progress with Astral Aerial
Drone provider Astral Aerial provides update on Safaricom partnership at the launch of the operator’s 5G Experience Centre in Nairobi.
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Ndegwa says ‘no question’ over Safaricom CEO spot
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa dismisses departure rumours as he approaches three years at the helm.
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Elsewhere in Vodafone Africa: Ooredoo wary of Vodacom M&A buzz
Ooredoo wary of Vodacom M&A buzz.
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Vodacom cuts off police force for unpaid bills
Operator runs out of patience with South Africa Police Service.
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Vodafone people moves: Safaricom Board shuffles once again
Karen Kandie and Ory Okolloh announced as new board members, replacing Stanley Kamau and Bitange Ndemo, respectively.
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Safaricom, Vodacom drop more cash into Ethiopian kitty
Share issue by parent vehicle opens up more funds for Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia’s startup rollout
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Safaricom installs KCB’s Waititu as fintech lead
Operator brings in Esther Waititu as Chief Financial Services Officer.
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Safaricom swaps in new Ethiopian CTO
Greenfield network roll out lead Pedro Rabacal exits, with Safaricom networks chief James Maitai taking over.
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Safaricom gets political ducks in row with Ngumi replacement
Operator confirms appointment of lawyer Adil Arshed Khawaja as Chairman.
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Vodafone people moves: Vodacom consumer chief exits
Jorge Mendes, Chief Consumer Business Officer, leaves Vodacom Group after 23 years at the operator.
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Elsewhere in Vodafone Africa: Safaricom targets costs in outsourcing move
Safaricom targets costs in outsourcing move
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Safaricom to replace Chairman after brief tenure
John Ngumi exits Safaricom boardroom just five months after stepping up.
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Ethio Telecom declares legal offensive on Safaricom after outages
State-owned Ethio Telecom threatens legal action against Safaricom Ethiopia after line installations allegedly cause service blackouts.
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M-PESA backs Kenyan government’s Hustler Fund
Safaricom is among partners of new government-funded loans scheme in Kenya, targeting problem of “predatory” lenders.
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Telefónica joins SpaceMobile’s MNO crew
Partnership confirmed with closely watched New Sat startup ahead of late-2023 launch.
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Safaricom releases M-PESA for teens
M-PESA Go aims to help deliver financial literacy for children in Kenya.
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M-KOPA lands debt finance from IFC
Safaricom energy financing partner secures $50m loan to pursue expansion in Kenya.
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Elsewhere in Africa: Kenyan state takes back full ownership of Telkom
Kenyan state takes back full ownership of Telkom.