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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%.
Vodafone to acquire Skaylink for $204 million to expand cloud services
Vodafone agrees to acquire Skaylink for €175 million. The acquisition strengthens Vodafone's presence in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital services.
Top 7 Corporate Partners for African Startups
Microsoft offers early-stage support through funding, cloud services, and mentorship via its 4Afrika initiative. Mastercard focuses on growth-stage backing in fintech and e-commerce, emphasizing financial inclusion.
Airtel Nigeria launches AI-powered spam alert system to combat SMS fraud
Airtel Nigeria has introduced an AI-powered Spam Alert Service to combat spam and phishing messages. The AI system analyzes message content, sender behavior, and scam patterns to identify suspicious SMS messages.
Ghana to Host the 14th Africa Fintech Summit on October 8th
Ghana secured $102 million in equity funding in 2024, a 36% year-over-year increase. The country ranked as the fifth most-funded African startup ecosystem last year.
