Lilongwe, 11 August 2023 – Airtel Africa, one of Africa’s leading telecommunications and mobile financial services players, affirms its commitment to further digitalize the continent to drive economic growth and financial inclusion. During a meeting with the President of Malawi, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, Airtel Africa CEO, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, expressed the company’s willingness to support government initiatives aimed at achieving a rate of access to Internet of at least 20% by 2030.
Airtel Africa recognizes the potential of digitalization to create new economic opportunities in Africa and is committed to working collaboratively with governments and other stakeholders to bridge the digital and financial divide. President Chakwera highlighted the importance of digital technologies for Malawi’s economic development, and commended Airtel Africa’s drive to create significant socio-economic value for the country through modern digital services.
Airtel Malawi, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa, is listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange and contributes to the local economy by providing innovative telecommunications solutions and mobile financial services to the population. The company is committed to simplifying the customer experience by offering fluid and intuitive journeys.
Digitizing Africa is key to driving economic growth and promoting broader financial inclusion. Airtel Africa, as a leader in the telecommunications sector in Africa, plays a key role in this digital transformation. By working in partnership with governments and local stakeholders, the company is helping to create a vibrant digital ecosystem that drives Africa’s economic and social development.
Beyond Malawi, Airtel Africa operates in fourteen countries in East, Central and West Africa, providing subscribers with mobile, data and mobile financial solutions. both nationally and internationally.
The digitalization of Africa is underway, and Airtel Africa is determined to play a key role in this transformation. By investing in digital infrastructure and offering innovative services, Airtel Africa helps unlock new economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for people in Africa. Africa’s future will be digital, and Airtel Africa is positioning itself as a key partner to support this transition.
For more information, please contact:
Airtel Africa
Emeka Oparah, Vice President Communication & Corporate Social Responsibility
Emeka.oparah@africa.airtel.com
Hudson Sandler
Cosmas Butunyi, Eugene Ng’ang’a
airtelafrica@hudsonsandler.com
About Airtel Africa
Airtel Africa is one of the leading providers of telecommunications and mobile money services in Africa. Present in fourteen countries, mainly in East Africa, Central Africa and West Africa, Airtel Africa offers its subscribers a complete range of mobile telephony services, data and mobile financial solutions. Airtel Africa’s goal is to transform the lives of people in Africa by promoting access to digital services and driving the continent’s economic development. For more information visit www.airtel