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M-PESA backs Kenyan government’s Hustler Fund
Safaricom is among partners of new government-funded loans scheme in Kenya, targeting problem of “predatory” lenders.
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Partner bargaining hits Vodafone’s sales from international tie ups
Renegotiations and shift in services mix blamed for reduction in revenue from Group’s 46-country Partner Markets federation.
BEE revamp further erodes Group’s Vodacom holding
Overhaul of Vodacom’s BEE ownership arrangements dilutes Vodafone’s stake to 60.5%.
Mobecom SwitchedONBenefits tie-up expanded
Australia-based mobile solutions specialist Mobecom highlighted advances in a “multi-phase” engagement with Vodacom South Africa (VdSA).
Network supplier switch-out disrupts VdSA
Another supplier management issue hits South African OpCo.
Tanzanian share buyout looks to move on a step
Deal would strengthen Vodacom control over Tanzanian subsidiary, at a time when market consolidation is bubbling under.
VfNZ primes for fibre assault with Vocus
JV aims to exploit regulatory changes surrounding UFB and fibre access regulation.
M&AHelios Towers warms up for Middle East kick-off
All boxes ticked in infra company’s long-delayed buyout of Omantel’s towers.
- Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone Spain beefs up broadband play with 5G FWA
Speeds of “up to 1Gbps” promised, but average throughput likely to be much lower.
- Innovation (R&D)
UK calls up a 25% rise in telecoms product R&D
ONS stats show spend on telecoms product innovation rising sharply in 2021.
