Africell is a fast-growing mobile network operator with a pan-African footprint.
We provide fast and reliable mobile network coverage and related technology services to over 16 million subscribers. Through a mix of voice and SMS products, data services, and Afrimoney (our mobile money platform), we help sub-Saharan Africa share in the extraordinary long-term benefits of digital connectivity.
Africell is a disruptor. We challenge inefficiency, embrace fresh thinking and deliver innovative products and services which make a practical difference to everyday people. Africell employs over 1,000 people in multiple countries and contributes indirectly to thousands more jobs. We have US ownership and are based in London, UK. Africell’s social impact, entrepreneurial spirit and transparent business activities make us the ideal mobile network provider for Africa’s future.
Mission and Vision
Our vision
is to be a competitive and highly differentiated player in the African telecoms market, achieving growth and creating value as a result of carefully selected long-term investments and a strict focus on price, reliability and customer service
Our mission
is to make a positive everyday difference to customers through the provision of affordable, accessible and good quality telecoms products and services – and thereby to create a wider social and economic benefit to the countries in which we operate
COMPANY HISTORY
Africell has a 20-year track record of growth, innovation and delivering outstanding telecommunications services across sub-Saharan Africa.
2001
LAUNCH IN THE GAMBIA
2005
LAUNCH IN SIERRA LEONE
2012
LAUNCH IN DRC
2022
LAUNCH IN ANGOLA
2022
AFRICELL IMPACT LAUNCH
Our approach
Long-term commitment
Our ambition is to grow a stable, long-term business based on a deep understanding of and loyalty to the markets we operate in
Entrepreneurial spirit
We take a nimble, innovative and open-minded approach to establishing coverage, bringing new products to market, and earning customer trust
Community impact
We contribute to economic and social development by investing in infrastructure and advancing skills, technology and jobs
People-focus
We have built a "brand for the people", and we always seek to train, support and unlock the potential of our workforce
Security and resilience
We work only with trusted and vetted international vendors to offer safe, secure and resilient telecommunications networks
Integrity and transparency
We deal fairly and ethically with all stakeholders: including customers, partners, employees and governments
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