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<p>Helios Towers has signed agreements with Airtel Africa to acquire its passive infrastructure operating companies in Madagascar and Malawi. Both companies also entered into an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding for the potential acquisition of its passive infrastructure assets in Chad and Gabon. The agreements are subject to regulatory approval. Kash Pandya, Group CEO of Helios Towers joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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<p>Airtel Africa says that the Rise Fund, a global impact investing platform of TPG, will invest $200 million in Airtel Mobile Commerce BV, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airtel Africa. The telecoms service provider says it is looking to explore the potential listing of its mobile money business within 4 years. Raghunath Mandava, CEO of Airtel Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


The Rise Fund to invest $200mn in Airtel Africa’s mobile money business

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<p>Airtel Africa has come out with strong results, reporting a 12.8 per cent increase in underlying EBITDA, for the six months ended September. Reporting 12 per cent growth in its customer base, the telecommunications company has declared an interim dividend of $1.5c per share. Airtel Africa CEO, Raghu Mandava joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Airtel Africa CEO delivers strong results, sees more growth opportunities on the continent

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<p>Mastercard has announced a partnership with Samsung, Airtel Africa and Asante Financial Services Group (“Asante”) to launch a Pay-on-Demand mobile platform and drive the digital economy across Africa, that will help drive financial inclusion and can lead to improved economic possibilities for people and businesses. CNBC Africa spoke with Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President, Market Development, MEA for Mastercard for more.</p>


How Mastercard is driving digital inclusion in Africa

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<p>Telecoms group Airtel Africa, a business that primarily has operations in East, West and central Africa, has reported a revenue increase and customer base increase for its first quarter results. The telecoms giant has also partnered with UNICEF to provide youth with remote learning facilities and has seen an increase in activity in May and June as the ease of lockdowns are implemented globally. Airtel Africa CEO, Raghunath Mandava joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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<p>Airtel Africa announced their 2019-2020 financial results that saw an 11.2 per cent revenue increase but is their current business module sustainable in a post COVID-19 environment, CNBC Africa spoke to the CEO of Airtel Africa, Raghunath Mandava for more.</p>


Airtel Africa sees increase in FY revenue

Airtel Africa sees increase in FY revenue, remains bullish on Africa’s outlook

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<p>In its 9-month financial statement, MTN Nigeria recorded a 28.9 per cent increase in its Profit-After-Tax. Meanwhile, Airtel Africa’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) margin grew by 43.9 per cent in its half-year 2020 earnings driven by an improved efficiency in Nigeria. David Adu, Senior Analyst at Meristem Securities joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Unpacking Nigerian telecom earnings

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<p>As MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa earnings hit the markets. Opeyemi Ani, Equity Research Analyst at Cordros Securities joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


MTN Nigeria & Airtel Africa deliver solid results, what does this mean for Nigerian telecoms?

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<p>Airtel Africa shares lost another 10 per cent on its third trading session bringing its share price to 323 Naira 5 Kobo. Andrew Tsaku, Trader at Kapital Care Trust joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Airtel Africa shares drop further after Tuesday’s listing

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<p>Airtel Africa shares are down 10 per cent on its second trading day on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). Tunde Oyekunle, Head of Investment Banking at PAC Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigerian stocks close lower led by Airtel Africa, Forte Oil & DANGCEM

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<p>Airtel Africa shares gained 10 per cent on its debut cross-border secondary listing on the Nigerian bourse. Sam Chidoka, Managing Director and CEO of Kairos Capital joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Airtel Africa shares jump 10% on Nigeria listing

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<p>Nigeria&#8217;s equities markets are down over one per cent as Airtel Africa finally lists its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Ayodele Akinwunmi, Head of Research of FSDH Merchant Bank joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigerian equities dip after Airtel listing

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<p>Airtel Africa will today list 3.75 billion ordinary shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). Senior Analyst at Meristem Securities, Oise Ajayi  joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Airtel Africa shares set for NSE debut

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<p>Nigerian Stock Exchange says the official date for the listing of Airtel Africa shares on the local bourse will hold tomorrow. The planned listing of the firm was postponed from Friday last week. Research Analyst at ARM Securities, Oluwasegun Akinwale joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


NSE to list Airtel Africa shares on Tuesday

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<p>Nigerian investors will have to wait a little longer for Airtel Africa&#8217;s new listing date to be announced by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). Femi Oladehin, Partner, Investment Banking at Argentil Capital Partners joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


NSE postpones Airtel Africa listing

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<p>The Nigerian Stock Exchange held an interactive session with the media ahead of Airtel Africa’s listing on Friday. Temitope Jolaoso, Analyst at Financial Derivatives joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Airtel listing: NSE holds interactive session with media

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<p>Airtel Africa says it intends to list its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange at the same time as the London Listing. Airtel Africa.</p>


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Helios Towers, Airtel Africa agree on acquisition and roll out of over 2500 sites

The Rise Fund to invest $200mn in Airtel Africa’s mobile money business

Airtel Africa CEO delivers strong results, sees more growth opportunities on the continent

How Mastercard is driving digital inclusion in Africa

Airtel Africa, UNICEF partner to provide youth with remote learning facilities

Airtel Africa sees increase in FY revenue, remains bullish on Africa’s outlook

Unpacking Nigerian telecom earnings

MTN Nigeria & Airtel Africa deliver solid results, what does this mean for Nigerian telecoms?

Airtel Africa shares drop further after Tuesday’s listing

Nigerian stocks close lower led by Airtel Africa, Forte Oil & DANGCEM

Airtel Africa shares jump 10% on Nigeria listing

Nigerian equities dip after Airtel listing

Airtel Africa shares set for NSE debut

NSE to list Airtel Africa shares on Tuesday

NSE postpones Airtel Africa listing

Airtel listing: NSE holds interactive session with media

The future of Nigeria’s telecoms sector

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