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Vodafone sheds 1,200 jobs in Europe amid £1.7 billon cost-cutting drive

Shareholders approved a pay package worth £10 million for boss Margherita Della Valle.

Evening Standard · Jul 27

Vodafone earnings boosted as cost-cutting leads to 1,200 job losses in Europe

Vodafone said its cost-saving initiatives had helped deliver the reduction in roles across Europe and in its shared operations.

Evening Standard · Jul 27

Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge

Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas

The Independent UK · May 2

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Kenya looks to fix finances by nailing tax cheats, cutting borrowing

Kenya plans to link its tax collection system to mobile financial platforms to weed out tax evaders and boost revenue by billions of shillings, part of a raft of measures to repair its coffers, the finance ministry said in a draft budget statement.

Reuters · Jan 19, 2023

Small loans: microcredit means more people can borrow money – but more scrutiny is also needed

Undoubtedly, financial technology (fintech) is driving greater financial inclusion. Innovations are giving people more access to financial services through mobile and computing services, the internet, and payment cards. One of these services is microcredit: small loans for individuals and informal businesses.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2022

The Kenyan rally drivers breaking down barriers

While the World Rally Championship superstars took centre stage at the Safari Rally Kenya, a cast of home heroes emerged into the spotlight having celebrated their success on the biggest platform in rallying. Here are their stories and how they are changing perceptions

Autosport · Jul 5, 2022

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