A telecommunications company operating in multiple African countries, known for its mobile money service, Airtel Money.
Starlink direct-to-mobile network launched in key Sadc country
Airtel Africa launched Africa's first commercial direct-to-phone satellite service, Starlink Mobile, on 14 August. The service allows Airtel DRC customers to connect directly to SpaceX's low-Earth orbit satellites using compatible LTE Android smartphones.
Starlink Launches Direct To Cell Service with Airtel in Congo
Airtel Africa and SpaceX have launched Starlink's Direct-to-Cell service in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The service allows smartphones to connect directly to Starlink satellites without needing a cell tower.
DRC becomes the first African market with Airtel and Starlink satellite-to-mobile service
Airtel Africa and Starlink launched a satellite-to-mobile service in the DRC. This is the first commercial deployment of satellite-to-mobile technology in Africa.
Yasemin Bedir takes Mastercard’s EEMEA helm as mobile money and fintech reshape African payments
Yasemin Bedir has been appointed as President of Mastercard's EEMEA region, effective September 1, 2026. Bedir succeeds Dimitrios Dosis, who is now the Chief Commercial Payments Officer.
Anne Kinuthia Leaves Airtel Money After Steering Airtel’s Fintech Rise
Kinuthia Otieno's departure marks the end of a pivotal leadership chapter at Airtel Money. Airtel Money reported a 31% revenue growth to $1.853 billion for the financial year ending June 2026.
