Safaricom loses legal battle over Bonga Points expiry rule
Kenya’s High Court has rejected Safaricom’s bid to reinstate its Bonga Points expiry policy, ruling it unconstitutional and a violation of consumer rights.
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Safaricom Ethiopia hits 10 million active customers
The telco said this milestone represents a significant step forward in the company's commitment to enabling Ethiopia's digital transformation.
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Mobile Money subscribers in Kenya hit 45.4m
The data is contained in the Communications Authority of Kenya's Third Quarter Sector Statistics Report for the financial year 2024/2025.
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MTN leads push to protect African children online
MTN joins GSMA, UNICEF, and governments in urging immediate action to protect children online in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Safaricom selects AWS for GenAI use cases
The telco yesterday announced its collaboration with AWS aims to accelerate innovation in customer experience through Generative AI.
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Vodacom names new CEO of international markets, Vodafone Egypt
The telco said the appointment of Mohamed Abdallah indicates an important milestone in Vodacom's continued efforts to streamline its operating model and drive strategic growth.
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Safaricom pledges $500m to develop AI infrastructure in East Africa
The telco says the investment will also go into developing data centres, edge computing capabilities, and digital skills programs that will empower local developers and enterprises to build AI solutions.
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M-PESA boosts MSME lending with new credit options
The newly introduced credit products, which are available through the M-PESA Business App and USSD, aim to give accessible and flexible loan solutions.
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M-PESA exceeds $450 billion in transaction value
M-PESA, according to Vodacom, is solidifying its position as Africa's leading mobile money platform.
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Safaricom partners Quickmark to push 4G, 5G in Kenya
The telco stated that working together with Quickmark will make it easier for people to buy 4G or 5G routers in more convenient locations.
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Safaricom, iXAfrica launch East Africa’s first AI-ready data centre
The parties said the artificial intelligence-ready data centre services will provide customers with access to advanced high power density data centre technology suitable for power-intensive workloads.
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Safaricom device financing scheme hits new milestone
The telco says the initiative has reached a new heights by selling over 2 million 4G smartphones since its debut.