Airtel Africa is transforming lives across Africa
We reached more people than ever in 2024/25 with our voice, data and mobile money services – increasing financial and digital inclusion and providing an opportunity for better futures across our 14 markets.
Providing underserved communities with access to reliable network and connectivity
Population coverage
81.2%
population covered by our network
(80.4% in 2023/24)
We’re connecting the unconnected and providing communities with the ability to access information and services. This drives economic opportunities and enhances emergency response.
Network expansion
36,159
infrastructure sites on 4G
(32,800 in 2023/24)
We continue to roll out new sites to provide an ever-increasing number of people across Africa with the ability to access digital services.
Access to digital services in rural areas
15,300+
infrastructure sites in rural locations
(+850 vs 2023/24)
In remote areas, more people than ever have access to voice, data and mobile money services stimulating local economic growth and improving access to essential services.
Investment in our network
$670m
annual capex
($737m in 2023/24)
We are strengthening the quality and resilience of our network: our ongoing modernisation boosts speed, capacity and coverage while addressing demand for data.
Bridging the digital divide, driving financial inclusion and addressing gender inequality
Bridging the digital divide
73.4 million
data customers
(+14.1% vs 2023/24)
By enriching people's lives through technology, we're helping to create the digital economy of the future while addressing gender inequality and empowering communities and individuals.
Increasing financial inclusion
44.6 million
Airtel Money customers
(+17.3% vs 2023/24)
With the provision of affordable financial products and services through Airtel Money, we're advancing financial inclusion by focusing on empowering communities, particularly women.
Bridging the digital gender divide
44.2%
Airtel Money customers are women
(+6.2% vs 2023/24)
We're breaking down gender barriers to connectivity and accelerating female financial empowerment by providing digital technologies for all.
Unlocking potential through education and employment opportunities
Access to digital education
2,176
schools connected to the internet free of charge
(1,200 in 2023/24)
We’re providing schoolchildren with free access to the internet and online educational resources so that they have the tools to reach their full potential.
Job opportunities
1.7 million
Airtel Money agents in our distribution network
(+23.4% vs 2023/24)
By employing a large network of agents who deliver products and services to customers across our footprint, we strengthen our market presence.
Gender balance
29.2%
women in our workforce across the Group
(28.3% in 2023/24)
We continue to create a working environment where every woman in our workforce can achieve their full potential.
Minimising the impact of our operations on the environment
Optimising energy solutions
500
sites converted from off-grid to on-grid in 2024/25
We're converting off-grid sites to on-grid power supply to reduce reliance on diesel generators, lower operating costs and cut carbon emissions.
Promoting circular economy
93%
of our total generated waste is recycled
(+3% vs 2023/24)
We continue to minimise our impact on the environment by recycling and reusing materials to reduce pollution and divert waste from landfills.
Improving energy efficiency
1,411
end-of-life batteries replaced with new lithium-ion batteries
(3,022 in 2023/24)
Replacing end-of-life batteries with lithium-ion alternatives which enable the use of clean, renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuel.