Airtel calls for liberalization of telecom industry in Africa

Airtel Malawi has called regulatory bodies within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) for more deregulation to allow more liberalization of the industry. Speaking in Lilongwe on Wednesday at a dinner the compnay organised in honour of Communication Regulatory bodies in SADC, Airtel Malawi Deputy Managing Director Maurice Newa said deregulation andless regulatory intervention to […]

Airtel Malawi, WFP cash transfer partnership register success in addressing food shortages

World Food Programme (WFP) has joined forces with the Government of Malawi and mobile telecommunications company Airtel to launch an innovative cash transfer programme to help more than 100,000 people affected by food shortages in central and southern Malawi. Funding for the initiative is being provided by UKAID. “Airtel Money is a convenient and time-saving way of […]

Airtel Malawi conducts first draw in Timaitha Fiesta Promotion

Airtel Malawi on Tuesday conducted its first draw in its newly launched Timaitha Fiesta Promotion where various products including scholarships and airtel materials are won. The company’s Deputy Managing Director Maurice Newa said in the capital Lilongwe during the draw that true to the promise they made recently, the company has introduced various ground breaking […]

Airtel Malawi launches Timaitha fiesta promotion

Airtel Malawi on Tuesday launched a new promotion called Timaitha fiesta promotion to fulfill the commitment they promised to Malawians that they would enrich their day to day lives by introducing relevant and affordable products,services and promotions to meet the needs of its customers. Speaking at the launch of the promotion at Crossroads hotel, Airtel […]

Airtel Malawi and Smile Life Insurance in partnership

Malawi’s leading mobile network provider Airtel Malawi leaves no stone unturned in revolutionizing the digital world as regards the use of phones in enhancing the country’s economic growth via its Airtel Money product. After striking partnerships with various institutions in areas of bill payment, bulk money transfer among others, Airtel Malawi is now a partner of Smile Life Insurance Company on […]

Airtel launches 3.75G platform in Malawi

Malawi’s mobile phone giant Airtel Malawi on Wednesday evening launched the fastest mobile internet 3.75 G platform at a colourful ceremony in Blantyre. Speaking during the launch, Airtel Managing Director Saulos Chilima said the company has spent US$5.2 million to upgrade the platform from 3G to 3.75G in its 187 sites. “With this technology, mobile […]