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Amazon’s South Africa Move Shows There Is More Than One Way Into Africa’s Satellite Internet Market
Amazon Kuiper signed a distribution agreement with Herotel to provide satellite broadband in South Africa. The partnership allows Herotel to offer broadband services using Amazon's satellite network under its existing regulatory framework.
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.
