Safaricom Ethiopia CEO: ‘Digital is crucial to country’s prosperity’
Wim Vanhelleputte ranks digital transformation as Ethiopia's top national objective and identifies key addressable issues to achieve the goal.
Samuel Mungadze
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Safaricom bets big on Ethiopia’s digital future
The telco says it is focusing on scaling operations for the country.
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Safaricom launches accelerator programme for local startups
The Spark Accelerator Programme will use an ecosystem-based approach to find and accelerate firms, employing a team of specialists who understand market dynamics and new technologies.
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Kenya's 5G network currently serves over 500k users
The Communications Authority says this represents a 13.3% increase from the 449,794 users recorded by the authorities in June.
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Airtel Kenya, Safaricom extend 5G coverage
By increasing coverage, the telcos say they are enhancing Kenya's internet network, empowering customers to start exploring the possibilities of 5G.
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Safaricom, Uber join forces to settle fares using mobile money
The partnership with Uber will allow Safaricom to offer digital payments through M-PESA.
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Safaricom, KEWI deploy smart water metering in tech skills drive
The two entities are deploying the system, which leverages the Internet of Things, a drive aiming to develop skills to manage the technology.
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Safaricom partners with Kenyan lender to launch student mobile wallet
The mobile wallet, targeting 420,000 students annually, enables them to apply for loans, access upkeep funds, withdraw funds, view loan status, and repay loans.
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New termination rates, excise duty dent Safaricom's voice revenue
Voice revenue decreased by 3.8% to KShs 39.99-billion, according to the company’s half-year results.
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Safaricom launches commercial 5G service
Country’s Communications Authority readies to release 5G policy document.
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Safaricom Ethiopia switches on network
2G, 3G and 4G mobile services are available in 11 cities from today.
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Safaricom’s Michael Joseph redeployed to lead Ethiopia campaign
Joseph steps down as Board Chairperson and is replaced by John Ngumi.