Safaricom
Ethiopia has hosted Shameel Joosub, CEO of Vodacom Group, at their
headquarters. During his visit, Joosub met with high-ranking Ethiopian
government officials, including Balcha Reba, Director General of the Ethiopian
Communications Authority, to discuss key issues affecting the telecom sector.
He also
held productive talks with Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, regarding recent
macro-economic reforms in Ethiopia. Additionally, he conducted a business
review session with Safaricom Ethiopia's leadership team and addressed the
company's staff at a townhall meeting, sharing his insights and messages.
The
visit presented an opportunity for Safaricom Ethiopia to strengthen its
relationships with government officials and discuss ways to drive growth and
innovation in the telecom sector. Safaricom Ethiopia's CEO, Wim Vanhelleputte, who
accompanied Mr. Joosub during his visit, highlighting the company's commitment
to collaboration and excellence.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye