SAFARICOM PLC

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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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Vodacom CTO sees satellites as an opportunity, not a threat -

2025-04-02 (developingtelecoms.com)

Vodacom CTO sees satellites as an opportunity, not a threat -

Vodacom Group CTO Dejan Kastelic believes satellite providers like Starlink are not a threat to mobile operators but rather an opportunity to enhance telecom services in emerging markets with challenging infrastructure deployment.

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Verto announces Global Business Awards aimed at African startups

2025-03-20 (htxt.co.za)

Verto announces Global Business Awards aimed at African startups

For the fifth consecutive quarter, Safaricom's M-PESA has fallen in market share as rival Airtel slowly and surely picks up its crumbs.

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Safaricom Launches AI Chatbot for Smallholder Farmers in Kenya

2025-02-06 (techtrendske.co.ke)

Safaricom Launches AI Chatbot for Smallholder Farmers in Kenya

Safaricom has launched FarmerAI, a new AI chatbot for smallholder farmers in underserved communities in Kenya.

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Safaricom launches M-Pesa in Ethiopia Safaricom launches M-Pesa in Ethiopia Safaricom launches M-Pesa in Ethiopia

2025-01-29 (connectingafrica.com)

Safaricom launches M-Pesa in Ethiopia Safaricom launches M-Pesa in Ethiopia Safaricom launches M-Pesa in Ethiopia

Mobile financial services platform M-Pesa is now officially live in Ethiopia, three months after Safaricom Ethiopia was given a license to operate mobile money in the country.

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Safaricom launches option to buy airtime for practically nothing

2024-09-18 (htxt.co.za)

Safaricom launches option to buy airtime for practically nothing

Safaricom has removed its minimum price on airtime, and we're asking when is this going to happen in South Africa?

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Safaricom launches first-ever experiential shop in Eastleigh's BBS Mall

2024-09-17 (eastleighvoice.co.ke)

Safaricom launches first-ever experiential shop in Eastleigh's BBS Mall

The shop aims to offer a wide range of services that cater to customers' personal, business, and entertainment needs, all within an innovative digital space.

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Safaricom launches first-ever experiential shop in Eastleigh's BBS Mall

2024-09-17 (eastleighvoice.co.ke)

Safaricom launches first-ever experiential shop in Eastleigh's BBS Mall

The shop aims to offer a wide range of services that cater to customers' personal, business, and entertainment needs, all within an innovative digital space.

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How Good Starlink is, Compared to Safaricom Science & Technology

2024-08-26 (jedcamedia.com)

How Good Starlink is, Compared to Safaricom Science & Technology

August 26, 2024 The spacex’s satellite internet service, starlink, introduction in the country, has been well received by Kenyans.

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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Twiga raises $35 million

2023-12-18 (techcabal.com)

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Twiga raises $35 million

Cash-strapped, Twiga raised $35 million in convertible bonds from Creadev and Juven, two private equity investors who had previously invested in Twiga.

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Safaricom launches M-PESA in Ethiopia

2023-11-29 (seamlessxtra.com)

Safaricom launches M-PESA in Ethiopia

Safaricom's M-PESA app is currently ready in five languages for android devices and available on play store; and will be available for IOS devices in the coming weeks.

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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily - Court dismisses $2 billion suit against Safaricom | TechCabal

2023-11-08 (techcabal.com)

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily - Court dismisses $2 billion suit against Safaricom | TechCabal

A Kenyan high court, yesterday, dismissed a billion-dollar class action lawsuit against Safaricom and Vodafone. More in #TCDaily.

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M-PESA Officially Goes Live in Ethiopia

2023-08-17 (tech-ish.com)

M-PESA Officially Goes Live in Ethiopia

Safaricom launches M-PESA in Ethiopia, offering mobile financial services after securing regulatory approval from National Bank.

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