Safaricom bets big on Ethiopia’s digital future

Soussa joined Safaricom from Vodacom DRC in 2021, and he was in charge for two years.

In the last financial year, international M-Pesa revenue was up 31.1% to R6.5 billion, contributing 24.6% of service revenue.

14 counties are set benefit from various technology solutions offered by  Safaricom to unlock their economic potential.

Mpesa is set to compete against EthioTelecom’s Telebirr mobile money offering.

The telco-backed service aims to ease access and payment of county services for the public, saving them from having to visit county offices for manual payments.

Joseph steps down as Board Chairperson and is replaced by John Ngumi.

State puts 40% stake in Ethio Telecom up for sale.

Growth in mobile data drives up full year results as company looks to secure more rural subscribers.

Partners prep to bolster M-Pesa brand, with ambitions to accelerate financial services on the continent.

Central bank approves move as a general service lockdown looms within the East African country.

Kenyan telco secured Advanced Consulting Partner status within AWS partner network.