Ethiopia: EU Watchdog Clears Vodafone, Safaricom Venture for Ethiopia Entry

The European Commission (EC) has cleared a joint venture between Safaricom and its parent firm Vodafone for Ethiopia entry after initially announcing plans to scrutinise it over competition concerns.

In a letter seen by the Business Daily, the commission said the consortium did not pose any threat to fair competition.

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