A telecommunications company operating in multiple African countries, known for its mobile money service, Airtel Money.
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.
London lands Africa’s hottest fintech IPO
Airtel Africa plans to list its mobile money business, Airtel Money, on the London Stock Exchange. The listing is expected to occur in the second half of 2026, delayed from an earlier target due to war-related cost pressures.
Starlink’s Mobile Ambitions Could Find Their Biggest Test in Africa
SpaceX is exploring the possibility of offering Starlink mobile services directly to consumers in the US. The company aims to transition from a satellite broadband provider to a broader communications platform.
CBN data localisation push raises concerns among fintech executives
The CBN's directive requires all payment-related data to be stored and processed within Nigeria by January 2027. Fintech executives express concerns about the local data ecosystem's readiness to handle the migration of payment data.
Uganda Opens the Door to Starlink as Airtel Starts Direct-to-Cell Trials
Airtel Uganda has started testing Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite service following regulatory approval. The tests are part of Airtel Africa's partnership with SpaceX to expand satellite-backed mobile connectivity across 14 African markets.
