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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%.
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.
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.
Amma Gyampo Named CEO of Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association
Amma Gyampo appointed as new CEO of GVCA. Gyampo succeeds Hannah Acquah, who grew GVCA's membership by 150%.
