Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director, Mr. Soumendra Sahu, fondly known as Som, has this morning paid a courtesy visit to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director, Hon. Goerge William Nyombi Tembo. Hon. Nyombi welcomed Mr. Sahu to Uganda and assured him of UCC’s regulatory …
Read More »Airtel Uganda hosts partners breakfast to strengthen network collaboration in Festive Season
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda, a leading 4G telecommunications network held its annual Partners Breakfast Meeting at its Bugolobi offices bringing together over 13 major network partners to reaffirm their shared commitment to delivering exceptional telecommunication services during the festive season and beyond. The event showcased …
Read More »Airtel Uganda partners with ZTE Corporation to enhance digital inclusion and smartphone penetration in the country
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda a leading 5G telecommunications network has partnered with ZTE Corporation, a Chinese telecommunication company to enhance digital inclusion across the country. This partnership seeks to ensure Ugandans tap into and enjoy the benefits of the growing digital era to advance the quality …
Read More »Airtel Uganda posts 6.5% decline in net profit for H1, 2024
The telco’s revenue grew to Shs 960 billion, supported by its robust distribution network of partners and agents Kampala Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda reported a 6.5% decline in net profit to Shs 153.2 billion for H1 2024, on the back of increased operating expenses, particularly in access charges, …
Read More »Airtel Uganda boosts the national public relations symposium
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has reiterated its commitment to fostering a vibrant communication landscape by partnering with the Public Relations Association of Uganda’s (PRAU) in the upcoming highly anticipated 3rd National Symposium. “This partnership with PRAU underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in communication,” said David Birungi, …
Read More »Airtel Uganda makes stock exchange debut with moderate IPO success
The company’s share price remains steady reflecting investors’ cautious “wait and see” approach Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On November 7, Airtel Uganda marked a significant milestone by becoming the second telecom company to be listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange, following in the footsteps of MTN Uganda, which accomplished …
Read More »Airtel Uganda partners with EasyBuy to scale up smartphone penetration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has partnered with EASYBUY (Dexinte Finance Limited), a renowned brand for making devices easily accessible through the Buy Now, Pay Later method, in a significant step to scale up smartphone penetration in the country. Carol Asio, Head of Retail at Airtel Uganda said, …
Read More »Airtel Uganda and Huawei spearhead digital transformation in Kanungu district
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda, together with Huawei, has extended the opportunities of the internet to teachers, health workers, social workers, and local leaders in Kanungu District by connecting them with 200 Smartphones, it said on Oct.16. The initiative aims to empower these vital community members with, smart …
Read More »Buganda Kingdom boosts Airtel Uganda IPO
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Kingdom has demonstrated its commitment to the Kingdom’s economy and cooperation with key market players by undertaking a substantial investment in Airtel Uganda’s Initial Public Offering (IPO). Charles Peter Mayiga, the Kingdom’s Prime Minister pledged to procure 2 million shares on behalf of the …
Read More »Airtel Uganda hopes to raise $216 million in IPO
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda Ltd, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa plc, hopes to raise Shs 800 billion in an initial public offering (IPO). The company set the price for its initial public offering (IPO) at Shs100 per share and will offer up to 20% stake or 8 …
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