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Airtel Zambia has announced a US$107 million nationwide network expansion programme aimed at improving coverage, enhancing service reliability, and meeting the country’s growing demand for digital connectivity.
The investment, the company claims to be largest in a single year, will fund the rollout of 406 new sites, 121 of which are already operational, with the remaining 285 scheduled for completion by March 2026.
Speaking during a media engagement session in Lusaka on Monday, Company Managing Director, Hussam Baday, described the expansion as one of the company’s most significant infrastructure commitments in recent years.
“Connectivity is essential for education, business, health services, and everyday communication. This investment is a direct response to customer feedback and is intended to strengthen the network, expand capacity, and improve the overall experience across the country,” Baday said.
He explained that the 406-site rollout included new coverage areas, capacity expansion in high-demand zones, and network resilience enhancements.
“Our teams have already delivered 121 sites, and customers will see progressive improvements as more sites come online. We remain fully committed to providing a stronger, more resilient network for all our customers,” Baday added.
“We are building a network that can support Zambia’s evolving digital needs. This programme addresses congestion, extends rural coverage, and strengthens performance in critical areas such as hospitals, clinics, and schools,” he said.
“We are implementing these upgrades to ensure customers receive the quality of service they expect. The improvements will be progressive, and we will continue to update the public as the rollout advances,” Baday added.
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