Kenyan government sets conditions on Vodacom’s increased stake in Safaricom
10 December 2025
The Kenyan government has reportedly stipulated specific conditions on the sale of a 15% stake in Safaricom to South Africa-based Vodacom Group, aiming to ensure the telecom giant maintains its Kenyan roots.
Last week, Vodacom announced an agreement to increase its ownership in Safaricom from 35% to 55%, acquiring a 15% stake from the Kenyan government and an additional 5% from Vodafone. The total transaction is valued at approximately $2.1 billion (R36 billion). Once finalised, the Kenyan government will still retain a 20% stake in Safaricom.
Find out more Airtel Uganda launches tech fellowship
10 December 2025
Airtel Uganda has introduced a new initiative aimed at helping undergraduates across the country pursue degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship program seeks to empower the next generation of innovation and technology leaders by offering scholarships to 20 students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. These scholarships are specifically targeted at students aspiring to careers in IT, computer science, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
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Guinea emerges as West Africa’s digital hub
10 December 2025
The Republic of Guinea has established itself as a leading digital hub in West Africa, marking a significant milestone by hosting the Transform Africa Summit 2025 — the first time the event has been held in a francophone country since its inception in 2013.
The summit attracted an unprecedented number of participants, totalling over 7,000 from 79 countries, including 47 ministers, more than 1,500 government officials, 584 business leaders, and over 590 startups. The event also saw the signing of 14 Memoranda of Understanding, reflecting growing international confidence in Guinea’s digital development.
Find out more Zambia mandates new tower construction
10 December 2025
The Zambian government has announced a new requirement for mobile network operators to build additional telecommunications towers as part of its efforts to bridge the digital divide and accelerate connectivity across the country.
This directive was communicated through a statement from the Ministry of Technology and Science following the recent end-of-year Reflections and Leadership Transition ceremony held by the GSM Association of Zambia (GSMAZ). During the event, MTN CEO Abbad Reda was announced as the new chairperson, succeeding Zamtel CEO Jason Mwanza.
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