SAFARICOM PLC

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Founded

1997-01-26

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3273 news mentions monitored

Industry Context

This company is tracked across risk categories, including those related to its sector (e.g., Telephone Communications, Except Radiotelephone, Communications Services, Not Elsewhere Classified, Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified, Business Consulting Services, Not Elsewhere Classified), including supply chain integrity, ESG practices, labor disputes, and regulatory compliance.

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The Sh104 billion health system that won't work

2024-10-10 (nation.africa)

The Sh104 billion health system that won't work

Crisis triggered by the introduction of the Social Health Authority (SHA) system continues in hospitals across the country.

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Crisis hits MTN MOMO PSB as both CEO, CCO quit

2024-08-07 (themomentng.com)

Crisis hits MTN MOMO PSB as both CEO, CCO quit

Mr. Eli Hini, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN’s MoMo Payment Service Bank, and Ms. Elsa Muzzolini, Chief Commercial Officer,

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Kenyan influencers sever ties with Safaricom amid Finance Bill backlash

2024-06-28 (standardmedia.co.ke)

Kenyan influencers sever ties with Safaricom amid Finance Bill backlash

The influencers took to social media to express their disappointment with Safaricom, accusing the telecom giant of siding with authorities during recent civil unrest.

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How we can confront healthcare crisis, avert costly medical errors

2024-02-25 (standardmedia.co.ke)

How we can confront healthcare crisis, avert costly medical errors

My mind is deeply perturbed by the recurring life-threatening events affecting our people, especially because these incidents are occurring in our hospitals, where lives should be saved.

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Issack Hassan: Day furious William Ruto called me over ‘bad’ election results

2023-04-02 (nation.africa)

Issack Hassan: Day furious William Ruto called me over ‘bad’ election results

In a phone conversation with Issack Hassan, Dr Ruto fumed: “This is our country. Who is giving you instructions, Mr Chairman? What is wrong with you people?”

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Gateway to growth: How the European Green Deal can strengthen Africa’s and Europe’s economies

2022-01-19 (ecfr.eu)

Gateway to growth: How the European Green Deal can strengthen Africa’s and Europe’s economies

Africa’s burgeoning innovation economies offer huge opportunities for the continent – and for Europe as it looks to tackle the climate crisis and respond to China’s BRI global connectivity programme.

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African telecom sector sees a boom amid COVID-19 [Business Africa]

2021-09-30 (africanews.com)

African telecom sector sees a boom amid COVID-19 [Business Africa]

Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the use of digital technologies in sub-saharan African countries as Companies moved towards digitizing existing mechanisms in response to the health crisis.

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Angolan Government Takes Back Control of Movicel As Financial Crisis Bites for President Dos Santos's Former Allies

2021-07-11 (allafrica.com)

Angolan Government Takes Back Control of Movicel As Financial Crisis Bites for President Dos Santos's Former Allies

Sold without a proper tendering process in 2009 to the allies of former President dos Santos former state-owned mobile operator Movicel is in financial trouble. Russell Southwood looks at the different reasons the Government has for repossessing the company.

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All Safaricom employees to reapply their jobs afresh

2021-05-06 (biznakenya.com)

All Safaricom employees to reapply their jobs afresh

Safaricom employees will have to reapply for their jobs afresh as new organization structure takes effect at the leading telecommunications firm in the region.

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Ethiopian mobile: Tigray overshadows Safaricom-Voda market entry | Strategy & Change |

(telcotitans.com)

Ethiopian mobile: Tigray overshadows Safaricom-Voda market entry | Strategy & Change |

Escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis spreads in northern region. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed criticised for Tigray response, but undeterred on reform agenda and courting private investment. What is Safaricom-led OpCo getting into? Unrest brews challenging conditions, as US sanctions threaten OpCo funding. Vodafone keeps a low profile in Ethiopian ...

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List: All 17 companies awarded by President Uhuru for exemplary tax compliance -

(standardmedia.co.ke)

List: All 17 companies awarded by President Uhuru for exemplary tax compliance -

The President revealed that despite the Covid-19 crisis affecting businesses last year, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) surpassed its target.

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