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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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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Airtel dispels rumours of Zambia exit
Rumours circulated that the telecom provider had again fallen foul of regulators due to frequent network failures.
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Airtel Africa looking to buy back shares
Despite challenging markets, the mobile telco group’s operations are experiencing strong growth.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.