Airtel Africa

Airtel Africa starts construction of first data centre in Nigeria

Airtel says Nxtra project is a critical component of the company's growth strategy and represents a watershed moment in the company's history, with a focus on Nigeria, the company's largest market.
Samuel Olomu
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Airtel sets in motion share buy-back programme

The share buyback, which began today, will be phased in two tranches, with the first tranche expected to complete on or before August 31.
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Airtel Zambia names new MD

The appointment of Hussam Baday follows Airtel Zambia’s recent clash with the country’s regulator, due to its frequent network disruptions.
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Feb 16, 2024

COMESA investigates ATC, Airtel Africa

The Commission said it received a complaint alleging anti-competitive agreements between American Tower Corporation and Airtel Africa.
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Feb 12, 2024

Airtel dispels rumours of Zambia exit

Rumours circulated that the telecom provider had again fallen foul of regulators due to frequent network failures.
1:30
Feb 1, 2024

Airtel Africa looking to buy back shares

Despite challenging markets, the mobile telco group’s operations are experiencing strong growth.
2:30
Oct 31, 2023

4G smartphone usage propels Airtel Africa in interim results

Airtel Africa's regional networks are seeing growing data and smartphone usage, with 4G devices accounting for more than 80% of all data access in the last three months alone.
2:40
Oct 31, 2023

Airtel Africa sees strong growth, but hit by forex challenges

Airtel Africa says the increase in customer base resulted in a 23.0% increase in data users to 59.8 million, and a 23.1% surge in mobile money clients to 36.5 million.
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Oct 19, 2023

Africa’s top telco CEOs want mobile industry tax reductions

The group met in Kigali, Rwanda, to discuss the prospects and obstacles for stronger partnerships with African governments, to achieve digital inclusion.
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Oct 5, 2023

Airtel Africa hires South African veteran as CTO

Jacques Barkhuizen's 28-year career includes stints in technology leadership positions at Vodacom, Absa, Deloitte Africa, Investec Bank, and Woolworths.
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Aug 11, 2023

Airtel intends to list on Uganda Securities Exchange

Airtel revealed it planned to proceed with a public offering of eight billion ordinary shares, representing twenty percent of Airtel Uganda Limited.
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Aug 11, 2023

Airtel Africa promises to support Malawi's digital ambitions

The telecom provider says it is seeking to deliver real socioeconomic benefit to all Malawians through technology.