SAFARICOM PLC
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1997-01-26
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3273 news mentions monitored
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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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2024-10-31 (techtrendske.co.ke)
Safaricom, Government and Vodafone Launch Ksh.240m Digital Skills Program
Safaricom Foundation, in partnership with the government and Vodafone Foundation, has launched a KES 240M digital skills scaling program.
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2024-10-01 (tuko.co.ke)
Okiya Omtatah Moves to Court to Stop SHIF, Quash Govt Deal with Safaricom-Led Consortium
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and two other petitioners have filed a legal challenge to halt launch of SHIF and nullify government deal with the Safaricom Consortium
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2024-09-20 (kenyan-post.com)
Shame on RUTO as Health CS DEBORAH MULONGO says Safaricom is a Government Agency – This is embarrassing (VIDEO)
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - Kileleshwa Ward MCA, Robert Alai has shared a video clip of newly appointed Health Cabinet Secretary Debora M...
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2024-09-06 (mwakilishi.com)
NGO Calls for Government Scrutiny of Starlink-Safaricom Dispute
Kituo Cha Sheria, a prominent Kenyan non-governmental organization, has initiated legal proceedings to support Elon Musk's Starlink entry into the Kenyan market. This action comes in response to claims by Safaricom that the direct entry of satellite internet services could potentially compromise
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2024-06-28 (techzim.co.zw)
Your wishes are coming true, Potraz to license multiple operators to compete with Econet, TelOne etc
Potraz says it has received a huge number of applications and is set to license multiple new operators, not just Starlink.
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2024-06-15 (hiiraan.com)
Safaricom Ethiopia expands services in Somali region with government support
JIGJIGA, Ethiopia (HOL) — Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC is expanding its network services and launching social initiatives in the Somali region with support from the local administration.
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2024-02-29 (economist.com)
Africa’s tiger economy is shot
Abiy Ahmed has big dreams for Ethiopia. Reality is far harsher
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2023-12-06 (southafricatoday.net)
M-PESA and Chapa Enter into Partnership for M-PESA Services Integration - South Africa Today
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia,6 December 2023 -/African Media Agency( AMA) /-Safaricom M-PESA Mobile Financial Services PLC and Chapa Financial Technologies Share Company have entered into a partnership agreement to provide M-PESA services for entrepreneurs, businesses, and government services on Chapa’ s
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2023-11-18 (thereporterethiopia.com)
Ethiopia To Develop Nuclear Power | The Reporter | Latest Ethiopian News Today
Ethiopia has announced its plans to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, such as electricity generation, medical applications, and agricultural
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2023-10-31 (businessdailyafrica.com)
Consider subsidy for Kenya-made phone
The government should offer a subsidy or tax exemption to the Safaricom-led consortium that is assembling smartphones.
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2023-10-30 (mobileworldlive.com)
Kenya opens smartphone factory
The Kenyan government opened a local smartphone assembly plant in collaboration with a group of operators including Safaricom.
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2023-10-30 (techtrendske.co.ke)
Safaricom seeks government support to protect telecoms infrastructure from vandalism
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has asked for the government’s support to classify telecommunications infrastructure as critical infrastructure.
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