Zain Malawi finally rebrands to Airtel

  1. Posted on Tuesday 23 November 2010 - 15:50
    Chancy Namadzunda
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    Chancy Namadzunda, AfricaNews reporter in Lilongwe, Malawi
    Airtel launches new global brand across its operations in Africa, Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company, has finally taken over Zain Malawi following the unveiling of the new brand identity in Lilongwe. The company is the largest telecommunication provider in the country with about 1 500 000 subscribers.
    Zain
    Airtel’s CEO (International) and joint Managing Director said the company brings together all operations under a single, strong and unique brand identity.

    “We can deliver more for our customers under a single brand across Africa to fulfill our vision of providing affordable and innovative mobile services for all customers.

    “Our customers will experience the same familiar brand and enjoy consistent quality of services, reliability, innovation and affordability wherever they live, work or travel.” He said

    Managing Director of Aitel Malawi Saulos Chilima said the new company remains committed to taking the network deeper into the country, ensuring that the services touch everyone ad bridge the digital divide in the country.

    He said the brand comes with the promise to meet the emerging needs of customers with innovative, affordable and relevant solutions to empower consumers, giving them the freedom to do what they choose and provide them with the tools to meet life’s daily challenges.

    Airtel is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa.

    It offers mobile voice and data services, fixed line, high speed broadband, IPTV, DTH, turnkey telecom solutions for enterprises and national and international long distance services to carriers.

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