Airtel Africa to Connect 5,000 Schools to Free Internet

Airtel Africa, under the leadership of CEO Sunil Taldar, has committed to connecting 5,000 schools across its operational countries in Africa to free internet by the year 2027. This initiative is part of a partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and is facilitated through Airtel Africa's philanthropic arm, the Airtel Africa Foundation.

Since the partnership's launch in 2021, 3,296 schools have been connected, providing internet access to 2 million learners and 40,000 teachers, while enabling 11 million users to access educational content at no cost. During a visit to St.

Monica's Girl School in Lusaka, Taldar emphasized the initiative's potential to significantly improve the quality of education and expand access to digital learning resources for African children. The project collaborates with various ministries of education to train teachers in delivering digital education effectively.

Sr. Matilda Soloko, headmistress of St.

Monica's, expressed gratitude for the initiative, which has already connected 300 schools in Zambia.