Nick Read

CEO Anwar Soussa leaves Safaricom Ethiopia

Soussa joined Safaricom from Vodacom DRC in 2021, and he was in charge for two years.
ITWeb reporter
1:50
May 15, 2023

M-Pesa hits $365 billion milestone

In the last financial year, international M-Pesa revenue was up 31.1% to R6.5 billion, contributing 24.6% of service revenue.
1:10
May 12, 2023

Safaricom hastens Kenya public sector digital transformation

14 counties are set benefit from various technology solutions offered by  Safaricom to unlock their economic potential.
1:30
May 11, 2023

Ethiopia grants Safaricom's M-Pesa mobile money license

Mpesa is set to compete against EthioTelecom’s Telebirr mobile money offering.
2:00
May 2, 2023

Safaricom unveils myCounty app to digitise municipal services

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.
1:40
May 25, 2021

Safaricom readies to help push consortium agenda in Ethiopia

Company looks to help digitally transform region, confident of a return on investment.
2:10
Jul 15, 2020

STC's Vodafone Egypt deal postponed - again

Parties cite impact of COVID-19 and agree to a further 60-day extension.
2:00
Apr 16, 2020

STC’s Vodafone Egypt deal delayed

Deadline extended due to COVID-19 related disruption.
2:20
Apr 6, 2020

Vodacom, Safaricom M-Pesa focused JV completed

Partners prep to bolster M-Pesa brand, with ambitions to accelerate financial services on the continent.
2:10
Jan 31, 2020

Saudi Telecoms, Vodafone edge closer to US$2.4-billion deal

Companies commit to partner agreement with specific terms and conditions.