Network International, a key player in digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has partnered with Airtel Money to introduce digital payment solutions across major African markets, starting with Uganda
Additional rollouts are planned for the rest of Africa and Francophone nations in 2025.
Under this collaboration, Network will support Airtel Money with transaction processing, card management, fraud prevention, API sandbox, reconciliation and settlement, and online access for users.
Transforming payment ecosystems
Dr Reda Helal, group managing director – Processing, Africa and Co-Head Group Processing at Network International, stated, “We aim to cover significant ground on our Airtel rollouts this year after going live in Uganda and make greater strides for our outsourced payments services in Africa. We are excited to add value to Airtel’s capabilities, continue driving the success of Mobile Network Operators, and contribute to financial inclusion across the continent.”
Ian Ferrao, group CEO, Airtel Money - Airtel Africa PLC Airtel Group, added, “We are delighted with this major milestone in our partnership and are eager to keep on innovating and elevating our customer experiences with the support of Network’s digital payments expertise. Together, we will pave the way for more citizens to gain access to the continent's growing digital economy.”
Network International offers a broad range of payment technology solutions for merchants and financial institutions, covering acquiring, processing, and value-added services. Operating in 50 MEA countries, it serves over 40 African markets.
Airtel operates telecom and mobile money services in 14 African countries, primarily in Central and West Africa. The company has a customer base exceeding 140 million, including nearly 60 million data users and over 36 million Airtel Money customers.
Network International boosts Airtel Money expansion
Network International and Airtel Money partner to roll out digital payment solutions across Africa, starting with Uganda and expanding in 2025. (Image source: Network International)
