Tanzanian Govt to Lay Claim to Airtel - Report

President John Magufuli has reportedly instructed Finance and Planning Minister Philip Mpango to institute measures that would enable the government to acquire full ownership of the telecommunications company.The government currently owns 40% of the company's shares.

  • Tanzania:   Airtel Soon to Go Public If...

    Daily News, 21 December 2017

    AN alleged 'raw' deal shrouding ownership of Airtel Tanzania Limited could soon be resolved following intervention from President John Magufuli, who has since instructed Finance… Read more »

Airtel Headquarters in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.

  • Tanzania:   Revealed - Govt to Lay Claim to Airtel

    Citizen, 20 December 2017

    The government is set to lay claim to full ownership of Airtel Tanzania Limited, a move that will likely draw a legal battle with the joint owners of the telecommunications… Read more »

  • Tanzania:   Govt, Airtel Yet to Agree On Share Sale

    Citizen, 18 February 2017

    Planned initial public offerings (IPOs) for Airtel Tanzania and Tigo Tanzania will take longer than expected as shareholders grapple with decision-making on the right numbers and… Read more »

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