A telecommunications company operating in multiple African countries, known for its mobile money service, Airtel Money.
MTN Uganda to spin off mobile money unit into a standalone fintech
MTN Uganda announced plans to spin off its mobile money business into a standalone fintech company. The restructuring will transfer MTN Mobile Money Uganda to a new entity owned by MTN Group Fintech Holdings B.V.
Vodacom International Gets new CEO, Mohamed Abdallah
Mohamed Abdallah has been appointed as the new CEO of Vodacom's International Markets and Vodafone Egypt, effective June 3, 2025. Abdallah has been with Vodafone Egypt since 1998 and has held various leadership roles.
How Starlink is Shaking Up Africa’s Internet Market
Starlink offers download speeds exceeding 106 Mbps in Botswana, significantly outperforming local ISPs. Kenya saw a doubling of upload speeds and an 81% drop in latency after the introduction of a new Point of Presence in Nairobi.
Airtel Africa Partners with SpaceX to Expand Starlink Satellite Internet Across 14 African Markets
Airtel Africa announces a strategic partnership with SpaceX to deliver Starlink’s satellite internet services. The collaboration aims to close the digital gap in underserved and remote communities across 14 African markets.
What MTN’s first ₦1 trillion quarter says about the future of Nigerian telcos
MTN Nigeria reported a record revenue of ₦1.06 trillion in Q1 2025, the highest for any telecom company in a single quarter. The Nigerian Communications Commission approved a tariff increase on voice and data services for the first time in a decade.
