Airtel Zambia unveils US$107 million nationwide network expansion
Date: 2025-12-16
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Airtel
Zambia has announced a US$107 million nationwide network expansion programme,
described as the company’s largest single-year infrastructure investment, aimed
at strengthening coverage, improving service reliability and enhancing customer
experience across the country.
The
expansion will involve the rollout of 406 new network sites nationwide, with
121 sites already operational and the remaining 285 expected to be completed by
March 2026. The initiative is designed to ease network congestion, extend
coverage and improve resilience in high-demand and critical locations,
including schools, hospitals and clinics.
Speaking
at a media roundtable in Lusaka, Airtel Zambia Managing Director, Hussam Baday,
reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to Zambia’s digital development.
He noted that the investment is driven by customer feedback and the increasing
demand for reliable and high-quality connectivity.
According
to the company, customers will benefit from improved data speeds, clearer voice
calls and greater network availability as more sites are commissioned,
reinforcing Airtel’s focus on delivering a stronger and more resilient network
nationwide.
Mr.
Baday also observed that power availability had improved in the past week and
expressed hope that the progress would be sustained, supporting Airtel Zambia
and its tower company partners in stabilising and maintaining network
performance.
