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Airtel Africa registers 150 million customer base

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NAIROBI-(MaraviPost)-Airtel Africa has registered its 150 millionth customer while giving millions of people access to reliable and high-quality digital and mobile money services, often for the first time.

In a brief statement issued on Thursday, December 21, 2023, and made available to The Maravi Post says, “Led by the purpose of transforming lives, connecting 150 million customers is a significant milestone that underscores the company’s commitment to enriching the lives of its customers”.

Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya observes that, “Looking forward, Airtel Africa is focused on further expansion, increased innovation, and continued investments to ensure a digitally empowered future for all.

“The growth reflects Airtel Africa’s commitment to reaching more people, with more services, in more places
than ever before”.

Ogunsanya adds, “By bringing mobile banking, data, and telecoms to underserved communities across sub-Saharan Africa, Airtel Africa is driving financial and digital inclusion and helping to unlock the potential of people, businesses, and societies.

“In response to the increased demand for accessible and affordable services, Airtel Africa is continuing to
expand its network and invest in the future through fiber and 5G. This is supported by new, best-in-class
digital products, services, and content”.

He concludes, “I would like to thank each one of the stakeholders for their continued commitment and support in helping the company reach this milestone.

“But as everyone knows, this is just the beginning of a journey that will see many more milestones in the coming years”.

Airtel Africa is a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries in Africa, primarily in East Africa and Central and West Africa.

Airtel Africa offers an integrated suite of telecommunications solutions to its subscribers, including mobile voice and data services as well as mobile money services both nationally and internationally

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.