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AXIAN Telecom and AST SpaceMobile have teamed up to deliver satellite broadband directly to standard smartphones across Africa's most underserved communities.
Axian secured a central bank license to launch a fully digital lender in Comoros, offering nano loans and micro loans through mobile phones.
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN is expanding into Nigeria through WeLight, targeting hundreds of mini grids in a major clean energy push.
AXIAN chief Hassanein Hiridjee backs renovation of four Antsirabe clinics, targeting better primary care for 185,000 residents.
Axian chief Hassanein Hiridjee has launched VIA Assurance in Madagascar, betting that simpler products and faster service can grow a thin insurance market.
Hassanein Hiridjee sees telecom networks as Africa’s AI backbone, driving growth through data centers and regional expansion.
AXIAN and Mastercard team up to deliver safer digital payments and boost financial inclusion in Africa.
AXIAN rebrands fintech unit to Digibank & Fintech, expanding mobile money and digital banking across six African countries.
Axian Telecom agreed to acquire Wananchi Group for $63 million, adding enterprise fibre and connectivity assets in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
AXIAN Energy, led by Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee, acquires Zambia’s Bangweulu Solar Plant to boost clean energy and expand access.
IFC has committed $62.5 million to support Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom in acquiring East African pay-TV and broadband provider Wananchi Group.
Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Energy backs a $58 million solar project in Ivory Coast to boost renewable power access.
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.
Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee faces a Uganda tower takeover dispute as AXIAN expands across Africa.
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.
AXIAN Energy partners with Sika Capital on a $53 million solar project to power 50,000 homes in Benin.