In Malawi, the telecom market is facing scrutiny as MTN and Airtel operate as two of the few mobile providers, with infrastructure owned by Helios Towers.

The entities involved

• Malawi →

  sovereign state in Africa

  • South Africa is facilitating the repatriation of Malawian citizens, leading to deportation protests in Johannesburg.Mon 12:45
  • A judicial ruling in Malawi redefined defamation law, with Fiona Mwale serving as a Justice in the Constitutional Court.Mon 12:38
• MTN Group →

  multinational telecommunications company based in South Africa

  • President Tinubu directed the FCCPC to dismantle a monopoly, while Optasia services continue to run on the MTN network.Sun 18:15
  • The new event consists of two separate facts: that Kampala is the capital of Uganda, and that Kristian is a saver with MTN Group.Sat 07:36
• Airtel →

  former Spain telecommunications company

  • Airtel is deploying network-based safety solutions in India, utilizing SMS for customer communication and alerts, operating within the context of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).Mon 14:02
  • Airtel partnered with Starlink in Uganda, making the country the second African nation to adopt the satellite service.Fri 12:20

Related events

• MTN Group is partnering with Starlink to utilize satellite technology, bringing connectivity to underserved areas, including through MTN Uganda.Aug 28
• MTN Group is expanding its infrastructure in Ghana following a call from a minister for rural telephony upgrades.Sep 7
• MTN Group is pursuing a transaction with IHS Towers while managing operational challenges across key markets including Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria, alongside issues in South Sudan and Iran.Aug 29
• Merger talks between MTN Group and Bharti Airtel, involving customers across Africa and India, were called off in 2013.Sep 3
• Airtel served as the telecom provider for the inquiry into the fatal plane crash that occurred in the Chikangawa river basin.Thu 14:05