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Vodafone · United KingdomVodafone's African subsidiary, Vodacom, to acquire 20% of Safaricom, taking its stake to 55% 15% will be acquired from the Government of Kenya and 5% from Vodafone LONDON, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vodafone Group's African subsidiary, Vodacom Group Ltd ("Vodacom") has agreed to acquire an effective 20% of the issued share capital in Safaricom Plc ("Safaricom"), Kenya's leading telecoms operator (the "Acquisition"). Vodacom will acquire 1…See the Story
Debt-strained Kenya to sell Safaricom stake to Vodacom in $1.6 billion deal
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Artificial Intelligence · IndiaNews Summary Emerging economies, particularly India, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa, are leading global adoption of generative AI, with younger adults showing the highest usage, trust, and engagement. Significant generational and geographic divides exist, with under-35s far more likely to use and trust AI, while older adults remain less engaged and less certain. High recreational […] The post OECD-Cisco research finds stark geographical and ge…See the Story
OECD-Cisco research finds stark geographical and generational divides in AI uptake and digital well-being

Kenya · KenyaBolttech, the Singapore-based insurtech, announced Wednesday that it has acquired mTek, a digital insurance platform based in Kenya. Bolttech said in a statement on Wednesday that this move advances its strategic goals in East Africa and enhances the group’s global embedded insurance capabilities. Founded in 2019, mTek has developed a best-in-class digital platform that enables customers in Kenya to compare, purchase, and manage insurance seamle…See the Story