The increased number of active customers improves the operator’s ability to generate revenue across its telecoms business.
By
Kepha Muiruri
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Safaricom Ethiopia reached 14.7 million active customers in June this year, boosting its drive towards attaining profitability at the EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) level by March 2027.
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