Vodafone to turn M-Pesa into a bank to target Africa’s unbanked
Currently, M-Pesa accounts for 3.5% of Vodacom’s revenue...
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Safaricom’s Mali to take on banks through mobile saving service
The new investment tool, powered by M-Pesa, will offer an interest rate of 10% per year...
Kenya’s EACC is yet to clear Telkom-Airtel merger
The commission is probing irregularities with regard to Telkom’s share sale...
CBN objects MTN Nigeria’s USSD transactions charge
MTN is expected to start charging its customers on the directive of bankers committee...
MTN reaches 95% 4G coverage across South Africa
The telco invested R40 billion over the last four years to improve network coverage and quality...
MTN Nigeria loses thousands of subscribers as Airtel gains
Despite losing subscribers, MTN continues to dominate with a 42% market share...
Africa’s Helios Towers to list on LSE after ceasing IPO plans
Helios Towers operates mobile towers in six unique Sub-Saharan African markets...
Airtel East Africa head to grow data, mobile money revenue
Ian Ferrao will also be a part of the Africa Executive Committee based in Nairobi and will focus on Airtel’s growth in East Africa...
MTN Nigeria launches new mobile financial services
The new scheme will enable cash transfers and payments through mobile connections...
MTN says it’s on track to achieve the $1 bn divestment target
The H1 sale report gives confidence to the firm to go forward with its $996 million divestment plan...