Safaricom selects AWS for GenAI use cases

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.

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.

The newly introduced credit products, which are available through the M-PESA Business App and USSD, aim to give accessible and flexible loan solutions.

M-PESA, according to Vodacom, is solidifying its position as Africa's leading mobile money platform.

The telco stated that working together with Quickmark will make it easier for people to buy 4G or 5G routers in more convenient locations.

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.

The telco says the initiative has reached a new heights by selling over 2 million 4G smartphones since its debut.

The regulator says its investigations found that these sites defrauded punters by taking deposits but not paying out.

The telco says by the time it’s fully rolled out, there will be zero downtime for customers. Safety and security are always top priority..

The partnership sees M-PESA provide access to its open API to Ethiopian startups, to help drive financial inclusion in the country.

The telco says M-PESA is now available in over 170 countries and serves over 70 million customers.