Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN eyes Jumia buyout as market value hits $600 million
AXIAN Telecom considers buying Jumia after raising stake and securing $600 million in bonds to boost Africa’s digital commerce growth.
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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.
Jumia reports $20-million loss in Q3 amid economic pressures
Jumia posts a $20-million Q3 loss but strengthens its financial strategy, targeting growth in high-potential African markets while expanding into underserved areas.
French businessmen Jeremy Hodara, Sacha Poignonnec step down as co-CEOs of Jumia
Jumia is Africa’s leading e-commerce platform.
Jumia shares surge 14.8 percent following speculation of takeover by Nigerian tech tycoon Leo Stan Ekeh
Ekeh’s takeover of Jumia would likely make Zinox the largest e-commerce owner in Africa.