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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2024-11-08 (agenceecofin.com)
Kenya: National Assembly criticizes telecoms regulator
African consumers are demanding quality telecommunications services. Regulators ensure this, but sometimes politicians
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2024-10-28 (technologyforyou.org)
Ethiopia’s Digital Economy to Contribute ETB 1.3 trillion to GDP by 2028, Unlocking Jobs and Growth through Telecom and Policy Reforms
Ethiopia’s digital economy could add over ETB 1.3 trillion to GDP by 2028, according to the GSMA’s new report, ‘Digital Economy Ethiopia Report: Opportunities, policy reforms and the role of mobile‘. The report highlights how telecom reforms and investments in mobile technology are catalysing growth
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2024-09-28 (kbc.co.ke)
Parliament wants cheaper internet for digital hubs in constituencies
The Parliamentary Committee on Communication, Innovation and Information has expressed support for the entry of new players into the country’s internet market. The committee was, however, quick to note that it would vet these players to ensure that the law is followed and that consumers’ rights and
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2024-09-26 (techfocus24.com)
Safaricom chair defends $800mn health contract amid conflict of interest
The chair of Safaricom, Adil Khawaja, has defended the telco’s involvement in an $800 million government contract to digitise the country’s health systems.This is even as opposition politicians alleged a conflict of interest over his law firm Dentons HHM’s role in the deal.Safaricom, K
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2024-09-17 (the-star.co.ke)
On the radar: Masengeli to address traffic police bosses across the country
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli is set to address traffic police bosses from across the country.
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2024-09-10 (educationnews.co.ke)
MP tells TSC to respect teachers’ rights by paying them well
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has challenged TSC and the government to respect teachers’ labour rights by improving their wages and allowances
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2024-06-29 (htxt.co.za)
Kenya quietly saw an internet shutdown during violent protests
The internet in Kenya dropped from nearly 100 percent availability to above 40 percent on Tuesday amid violent protests rocking the country.
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2023-05-22 (moderndiplomacy.eu)
Winning Elections 2024: North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa
In about the next 500 days, some 3 billion people of the world will engage in the most critical national elections, where the outcome will result in major socio-political federal adjustments while creating geo-political percussions across the newly emerging world.
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2023-02-26 (qz.com)
All eyes on Nigeria’s election
Nigeria’s 2023 presidential elections are coming at a point when the country is experiencing economic turmoil. An uphill task awaits the new president
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2023-01-24 (businessdailyafrica.com)
IMF projects Ethiopia, Angola economies to overtake Kenya
Kenya is set to be replaced as the third-largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa by Angola and Ethiopia.
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2022-10-06 (the-star.co.ke)
Ruto leaves for Ethiopia to launch Safaricom
He will preside over the event together with his host, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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2022-10-06 (tuko.co.ke)
Gachagua in charge as Ruto jets to Ethiopia
President William Ruto arrived in Addis Ababa on Thursday morning. He was received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with whom he will hold bilateral talks.
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