Airtel Money, Airtel Africa’s mobile money arm, has announced the launch of its next-generation, cloud-native mobile money platform, powered by Comviva’s mobiquity Pay, across Airtel Africa markets. This strategic deployment marks the beginning of a continent-wide digital transformation program, designed to redefine how Airtel Money delivers financial services. The rollout, commencing in Kenya, will extend to several other Airtel Africa markets over the coming year.
Commenting on the announcement, Ian Ferrao, chief executive officer (CEO), Airtel Money, said, “This is not just a technology upgrade, it is a complete transformation of how we serve our customers. With Comviva’s mobiquity Pay, we are laying the foundation for a future-ready financial ecosystem, accelerating financial inclusion, and creating more opportunities for individuals and businesses across Africa.”
Meanwhile, Rajesh Chandiramani, CEO, Comviva, said, “We are proud to partner with Airtel Money on this transformative journey. This cloud-native deployment is a catalyst for accelerating financial inclusion, enabling millions of people to access secure, seamless, and innovative digital financial services. By combining cutting-edge architecture and intelligent automation, we are empowering operators to drive sustainable growth and unlock socio-economic opportunities at scale.”
