Network, Airtel advance strategic plan in key markets
Uganda
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05 Mar 2025
Network International, a digital commerce enabler in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has announced the launch of digital payment solutions in key African regions, beginning with Uganda.
Additional activations are planned for the rest of Africa and Francophone countries in 2025.
As part of this agreement, Network will provide expertise and support for solutions such as transaction processing, card management, fraud detection, an API sandbox, reconciliation and settlement, and online access for Airtel customers.
Dr. Reda Helal, group managing director – processing, Africa and co-head group processing at Network International, commented: “We aim to cover significant ground on our Airtel rollouts this year after going live in Uganda and make greater strides for our outsourced payments services in Africa.
“We are excited to add value to Airtel’s capabilities, continue driving the success of Mobile Network Operators, and contribute to financial inclusion across the continent.”
Ian Ferrao, Group CEO, Airtel Money - Airtel Africa PLC Airtel Group, said the move is major milestone in the partnership and his team is are eager to keep on innovating and elevating customer experiences with the support of Network’s digital payments expertise.
“Together, we will pave the way for more citizens to gain access to the continent's growing digital economy” said Ferrao.
Network International provides a full suite of technology-enabled payments solutions to merchants and financial institutions of all types and sizes, including acquiring and processing services and a comprehensive ever-evolving range of value-added services. It currently serves 50 countries across the MEA region, including more than 40 African markets.
Airtel offers mobile money services in Africa, operating in 14 countries across the continent primarily in Central and West Africa. It serves over 140 million customers, including nearly 60 million data customers and over 36 million Airtel Money customers