Kenya's largest telecommunications company, pivotal in the country's digital infrastructure and financial inclusion through its mobile money platform, M-PESA.
Why Kenya kept retail investors out of its biggest Safaricom sale yet
Kenya sold a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodafone for KES 204.3 billion ($1.57 billion). The sale gives Vodafone a 55% majority control of Safaricom, reducing the state's holding to 20%.
Starlink, Vodacom Strike Major Deal to Boost Rural Connectivity Across Africa
Starlink signed a partnership with Vodacom Group to expand broadband in Africa. The deal aims to enhance mobile network performance in underserved regions.
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Amazon's Project Kuiper plans to hire locally and build ground stations across Africa. The satellite company partnered with Vodacom in 2023 to launch a pilot in South Africa.
AXIAN Telecom aims at East Africa in latest $63M Wananchi Group acquisition deal
AXIAN Telecom acquired Wananchi Group for $63 million to expand its broadband footprint in East Africa. The acquisition gives AXIAN a 99.63% stake in Wananchi Group Ltd.
Guide to Market Penetration for African Startups
African startups can grow by increasing their share within existing markets without launching new products. Understanding local needs and leveraging mobile technology are crucial for market penetration.
