Airtel Africa shrugs off micro-economic challenges
Telco points to regulatory KYC issues in Nigeria, as well as impact of tower infrastructure sales.
Michael Malakata
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Comesa gives the go-ahead on Helios tower deal
Organisation receives payment for fine imposed in September.
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Airtel Africa sells tower portfolio in Tanzania for US$175m
Company sells portfolio comprising 1,400 towers to JV.
2:50
Helios announces key acquisitions to advance Africa aspirations
Agreements signed with Airtel Africa to acquire its passive infrastructure operating companies in Madagascar and Malawi, possibly Chad and Gabon.
2:50
Helios Towers pens €160m deal with Free Senegal
Tower operator to acquire over 1,200 telecommunications sites in Senegal.
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South African investment adds fuel to Helios growth strategy
Firm announced results for the first three months of 2020 ending 31 March 2020, its first full quarter as a listed company.
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Ethiopia gets ball rolling on new telecommunications licenses
Industry regulator confirms consultation with stakeholders over newly drafted directives.
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Helios Towers temporarily halts African expansion
CEO Kash Pandya said the current environment does not favour acquisition operations.
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Helios Towers focuses on Ethiopia opportunity
Telecoms infrastructure firm says country requires US$1.5-billion over the next five years to meet demand for installations.
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Helios well placed to exploit SA market demand
Company intends to inject US$100-million in capital.
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Helios Towers announces first SA investment
Company pens deal with SA Towers to tap into established pipeline of potential tower sites.
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Helios Towers enters SA market
Helios Towers South Africa will build out wireless and fixed line open-access infrastructure in the country.