Bolden African News · Friday 30 October 2026
Airtel Africa's half-year revenue rises 28% to $3.82 billion
Airtel Africa reported revenue of $3,823 million for the six months to 30 September 2026, up 28.2% (20.8% in constant currency), and profit after tax of $452 million. Customers rose 11.6% to 193.9 million, with mobile money customers up 22.4% to 60.9 million. Capital expenditure more than doubled to $657 million, and about 4,200 sites were added.
Why it matters
Rising investment and record margins point to sustained demand for data and mobile money across Airtel's African markets.
Source: TechAfrica News · 30 October 2026