MTN Group, Airtel Africa stun markets with network sharing pact
These sharing agreements, according to the telcos, target improved network cost efficiencies, expanded coverage and the provision of enhanced mobile services to millions of customers, particularly those in remote and rural areas.
Samuel Mungadze
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Airtel Business pays a courtesy call to Smart Zambia
The parties discussed how they could potentially collaborate together to develop digital infrastructure to improve e-government services.
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African telco CEOs aim to accelerate digital inclusion
The group met in Barcelona, Spain, to discuss the opportunities and challenges for closer collaboration with African governments to achieve digital inclusion.
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Airtel Africa pledges training support for Nigeria’s digital transformation
Tech company also announced ten scholarships for Nigerian students to study technology-focused courses at Plaksha University in India.
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Nigeria advances in DX and 5G with 7,000 new telecom towers
Country’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy confirmed development.
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Mobile Money boosts Airtel Africa Q3 earnings
The telco's third-quarter mobile money transaction value increased by 33.3% in constant currency, to $146 billion on an annualised basis.
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Mobile World Congress returns to Rwanda
The much-anticipated GSMA Mobile World Congress comes to Rwanda next month to address key telecoms sector challenges and opportunities.
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Airtel Africa Foundation launches $500k fellowship
The programme will support ten undergraduate students for the duration of the four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
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Airtel reports losses of $89 million due to inflation
Airtel expressed concern about the Nigerian naira devaluation in June 2023 and earlier this year, as well as the Malawian kwacha devaluation in November 2023.
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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.
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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.