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Airtel Africa

Pan-African telecommunications and mobile money company

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Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya
Founded year
2010
Company type
Public company
Number of employees
1,000–20,000

Latest news about Airtel Africa

Company announcements

  • Airtel Africa

    Airtel Africa celebrates 650 million customers milestone

    This positions Airtel as the world's second-largest telco by mobile base. Airtel Africa serves 179 million customers across 14 countries, including 52 million Airtel Money users.

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    Airtel Africa announces successful Starlink Mobile testing in Kenya

    The test in no-connectivity areas enabled data, messaging, and financial transactions on 4G phones. Expansion planned across 14 markets.

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    Airtel Africa partners with Mukuru for cross-border transfers

    Mukuru customers send money instantly to Airtel Money in 12 countries. Initially launched in Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and DRC.

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    Airtel Africa CEO highlights Starlink partnership

    Sunil Taldar discusses direct-to-cell technology enabling connectivity in remote areas across 14 markets once approved. It prioritizes customer experience.

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