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Kenya Court halts $1.9 billion Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom  

Kenya’s High Court blocks $1.9 billion plan to sell a 15% Safaricom stake to Vodacom, citing constitutional concerns and valuation disputes.

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South Africa’s CHARGE rolls out off-grid solar EV stations on key highway
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South Africa’s CHARGE rolls out off-grid solar EV stations on key highway

South Africa’s electric vehicle infrastructure rollout is gaining ground along one of its most important freight routes, as private developers move to work around persistent limits in the country’s electricity system. The latest step comes from Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE), which has begun deploying off-grid, solar-powered EV charging stations on the Johannesburg-to-Durban N3 corridor.  The initiative highlights a practical shift in how EV infrastructure is being built in South Africa. Instead of relying on the national grid, developers are increasingly…

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Axian Telecom advances digital operations across Africa through cloud transformation and telecom expansion in nine markets.
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Axian Telecom’s Oracle deal begins rollout as Yas moves to unify operations across Africa

Axian Telecom rolls out Oracle ERP as Yas unifies operations across Africa, integrating finance, supply chain and digital systems.

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Starlink secures Uganda license for satellite internet rollout 

Uganda grants a license to Starlink, clearing the way for satellite broadband rollout led by SpaceX.

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FNB, Pick n Pay roll out $35 million rewards boost for shoppers
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FNB, Pick n Pay roll out $35 million rewards boost for shoppers

South African consumers under pressure from rising food and living costs are increasingly turning to rewards programs to stretch household budgets, pushing retailers and banks to deepen partnerships built around everyday spending. First National Bank, a unit of FirstRand, and Pick n Pay Stores Ltd., the South African grocery chain said their joint eBucks initiative has delivered more than $35 million in customer rewards since launching a year ago, highlighting growing demand for savings linked to groceries and daily purchases. …

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Varun Beverages launches $20 million Cheetos factory in Zimbabwe
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Varun Beverages launches $20 million Cheetos factory in Zimbabwe

Varun Beverages Zimbabwe, a key PepsiCo bottling and franchise partner and one of its largest operations outside the United States, has opened a $20 million Cheetos manufacturing plant in Harare. The project marks a shift toward local food production as the company expands beyond beverage bottling into snacks manufacturing.  The plant was inaugurated by Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, reflecting the government’s focus on industrial growth, import substitution and building domestic value chains. Officials say the investment supports efforts to…

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Vumatel secures approval for Herotel fiber network acquisition

Vumatel wins ICASA approval for its Herotel acquisition, expanding fibre broadband access across South Africa.

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South Africa’s Eskom, Swiss Firm launch next-generation battery project
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South Africa’s Eskom, Swiss Firm launch next-generation battery project

South Africa is stepping up efforts to overhaul its power sector as state-owned utility Eskom joins forces with Swiss energy storage company Energy Vault to develop a large-scale gravity battery project aimed at cutting the country’s dependence on coal.  The project will be built at Eskom’s Hendrina Power Station in Mpumalanga, a coal-fired plant that has supplied electricity to South Africa for decades. The initiative forms part of a wider plan to strengthen the national grid and support the country’s…

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Axian Telecom advances digital operations across Africa through cloud transformation and telecom expansion in nine markets.
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Axian Telecom rises after Oracle deal, ranks among Africa’s fastest-growing firms

Axian Telecom rises to No. 63 on the 2026 Financial Times list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies under Hassanein Hiridjee, driven by steady expansion across African markets.

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