Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN joins Mastercard to boost Africa payments
AXIAN and Mastercard team up to deliver safer digital payments and boost financial inclusion in Africa.
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Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN rebrands fintech unit to expand digital banking across Africa
AXIAN rebrands fintech unit to Digibank & Fintech, expanding mobile money and digital banking across six African countries.
Axian’s Hassanein Hiridjee seals $63 million deal for Kenya’s Wananchi
Axian Telecom agreed to acquire Wananchi Group for $63 million, adding enterprise fibre and connectivity assets in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN acquires solar plant in Zambia
AXIAN Energy, led by Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee, acquires Zambia’s Bangweulu Solar Plant to boost clean energy and expand access.
IFC backs Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN with $62.5 million for Wananchi deal
IFC has committed $62.5 million to support Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom in acquiring East African pay-TV and broadband provider Wananchi Group.
Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Energy backs $58 million solar project in Ivory Coast
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Energy backs a $58 million solar project in Ivory Coast to boost renewable power access.
Madagascar’s second richest man says Africa’s growth will come from informal sector
Hassanein Hiridjee, CEO of Axian Group and Madagascar’s second richest man, says Africa’s economic future depends on empowering millions of small informal businesses with access to clean energy and fairer financing.
Uganda court battle puts Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee in spotlight
Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee faces a Uganda tower takeover dispute as AXIAN expands across Africa.
Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee joins Jumia board after $110 million shareholding
By extending his reach into e-commerce, he is positioning Axian to play a central role in shaping the next phase of Africa’s digital retail industry.
Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Energy to build $53 million solar plants in Benin
AXIAN Energy partners with Sika Capital on a $53 million solar project to power 50,000 homes in Benin.
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom raises $600 million to expand connectivity in Africa
AXIAN Telecom secures $600M in bond funding to deepen digital reach, expand broadband, and connect millions across Africa.
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom secures $28.8 million loan after Jumia stake deal
AXIAN Telecom secures $28.8 million from IFC to expand broadband in Comoros, including 5G rollout and fiber upgrades starting in 2025.
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom sees promise in Africa’s digital economy with $35 million Jumia stake
With Jumia’s market capitalization approaching $400 million, AXIAN’s growing interest underscores its faith in the platform’s renewed business focus.
Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom takes stake in Jumia
The deal comes as longtime backer Baillie Gifford sold off its remaining shares in Jumia, closing the book on a multi-year bet on the e-commerce platform.
Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee's AXIAN Energy gets $5 million for renewable projects
The funding will help several solar and hydroelectric projects across Africa, many of which have stalled due to a lack of early-stage financing, move beyond the planning phase.
Hassanein Hiridjee powers Senegal’s solar future
AXIAN Energy, controlled by Hassanein Hiridjee, is set to build a solar-plus-storage facility in Senegal’s underserved Kolda region, boosting clean power access.