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September 16, 2026
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South Africa’s Vodacom to appeal ruling invalidating Safaricom stake sale

South Africa’s Vodacom to appeal ruling invalidating Safaricom stake sale

In a filing to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Vodacom said it will appeal the judgment at the Court of Appeal and seek orders temporarily suspending its implementation pending the appeal...

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South Africa's Vodacom Group plans to appeal a Kenyan High Court ruling that invalidated the Kenyan Government's sale of its 15 percent stake in Safaricom.

  • The sale, valued at approximately Sh204 billion, was declared unconstitutional and null and void.
  • Vodacom Group will lodge an appeal at the Court of Appeal and seek a temporary suspension of the ruling.
  • The transaction had previously faced legal challenges regarding data sovereignty and public participation concerns.

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