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Middle East and North Africa Operators Vodafone February 21, 2023

Vodafone closes Ghana unit sale

Vodafone Group completed the sale of its 70 per cent stake in its Ghana division to Africa-focused provider Telecel Group, after receiving final regulatory approval. The UK-headquartered operator stated Ghana’s…

By Hana Anandira

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Middle East and North Africa MTN Operators February 6, 2023

MTN off the hook for Ghana back taxes bill

Authorities in Ghana withdrew a disputed GHS8.2 billion ($664.4 million) tax demand slapped on the local operation of MTN Group last month following talks between the pair. In a stock…

By Chris Donkin

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Middle East and North Africa Operators Vodafone August 3, 2022

Ghana regulator hits out at Vodafone deal block reports

Ghana’s communications regulator denied media claims it had blocked a proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Vodafone Group’s local operation by Telecel, though the authority also pointed out…

By Chris Donkin

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Middle East and North Africa Operators April 19, 2021

Millicom concludes Africa exit

Millicom agreed to sell its operations in Tanzania and divest its stake in the AirtelTigo joint venture in Ghana operated with Bharti Airtel, completing the final chapter of its…

By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva

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Middle East and North Africa March 19, 2020

African nations back mobile money in virus battle

Several major mobile money markets in Africa joined Kenya in slashing service fees and upping transaction limits in an attempt to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus) on physical currency.

By Chris Donkin

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Middle East and North Africa Operators Sub-Saharan Africa Vodafone February 7, 2020

Vodafone transfers Ghana unit in simplification push

Vodafone Group outlined plans to pass control of its Ghana operations to South Africa-based Vodacom unit in April, Bloomberg reported, as part of attempts to simplify its business. CEO of…

By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva

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Middle East and North Africa January 24, 2020

Ghana banking giant prepares mobile money challenge

GCB, one of the largest banks in Ghana, announced its mobile money service would launch by the end of January, upping competition to operator-led services in the country. The bank…

By Chris Donkin

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