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More Africa NewsNigeria: Watt wins contract to upgrade Airtel towers with 32 MW of hybrid solar power

September 15, 2023by myles0

Telecommunications installations can be powered by hybrid energy systems that integrate renewable energy technologies, thereby reducing the consumption of fossil fuels. Independent hybrid solar solutions provider, WATT Renewable Corporation (WATT), has been selected by telecommunications services company, Airtel, to deliver over 32 MW of installed solar and storage capacity across Nigeria. In a statement released...

More Africa NewsAirtel Malawi made 113% profit in H1 2023, despite currency devaluation

September 1, 2023by myles0

Airtel Malawi has delivered a strong performance in its first half report of the year, growing 113%. Airtel Malawi has reported a profit of K18.9 billion ($17.67m) for June 2023, an increase by 133% from the K8.9 billion ($8.28m) it reported a year ago. In an environment where its contemporaries reported losses owing to currency devaluation, Airtel...

More Africa NewsAirtel hopes to raise $200m, following partial IPO on Uganda Stock Exchange

August 30, 2023by myles0

At 100 Ugandan shillings per share, Airtel’s offer is more competitive than that made by MTN Uganda when it went public in 2021. But it will take more to convince investors and succeed a subscription rate of at least 100% . Airtel Uganda, a key player in Uganda’s dynamic telecommunications universe, recently made an announcement that...

More Africa NewsAirtel switches on 5G in Tanzania

August 22, 2023by myles0

Airtel Tanzania, the country’s second largest mobile operator by subscriptions, has launched commercial 5G services. Customers can access the new high speed network via a 5G home broadband router or a range of 5G-compatible mobile smartphones and devices. For 5G router customers, 30-day unlimited tariffs are available on a pre-paid and post-paid basis and range...

More Africa NewsUganda: Airtel is finally ready for its IPO

August 11, 2023by myles0

According to the regulations in force in Uganda, Airtel Uganda was supposed to list part of its capital on the stock market before the end of 2022. The deadline was finally postponed, due to market conditions deemed unfavorable . The telecom operator Airtel Uganda announced on Wednesday August 9 that it was ready to list...

More Africa NewsAirtel Kenya to Lower Excise Duty Rates on Telecommunication Services

August 4, 2023by myles0

Airtel Kenya has announced a positive change for its customers as it plans to reduce excise duty rates on its telecommunication services. The company shared in a statement on Tuesday that it will be revising its rates, with the new rates set to be effective from August 1, 2023. As part of this move, Airtel...

More Africa NewsRwanda: Airtel and MTN finally launch their own 4G networks

July 25, 2023by myles0

In 2013, the semi-public company Korea Telecom Rwanda Networks obtained the 4G monopoly for 25 years. It therefore provided wholesale services to other companies such as MTN and Airtel who resold them to their customers. Telecommunications operators MTN Rwanda and Airtel Rwanda have just launched their own fourth generation (4G) mobile networks. Both companies have obtained amended...

More Africa NewsAirtel launches 5G across 370 sites in Kenya

July 11, 2023by myles0

Airtel Kenya, the country’s second largest mobile operator by subscriptions, has launched commercial 5G services. Customers can access the new high speed network via a 5G home broadband router or a range of 5G-compatible mobile smartphones and devices. Upon activating a 5G device on the Airtel network and completing the Know Your Customer (KYC) registration...

More Africa NewsKenya: Airtel has announced that it is ready for its IPO

June 27, 2023by myles0

Companies wishing to evolve in the Kenyan ICT sector are obliged to sell 30% of their capital to local investors. On the Kenyan telecom market, Airtel is the only operator not to comply with this rule. The telecom group Airtel Africa is ready to list its Kenyan subsidiary on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) to comply...

More Africa NewsAirtel Kenya expands network coverage

June 23, 2023by myles0

Airtel Kenya is expanding network coverage to meet the growing demand for data services. The telecom provider is adding 349 sites that will go live by the end of the year. The company announced expansion plans in Nairobi yesterday, saying additional 300 sites will go live shortly to enhance connectivity and improve the quality of...

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