Airtel Tanzania PLC has handed over a dividend of TZS 65.48 billion to the Government of Tanzania for the financial year 2025/26.
This payment brings the total dividends the company has paid to the government since 2019 to TZS 350 billion.
The dividend cheque was presented to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, at the State House in Dar es Salaam. This payment stems from the government's 49% ownership stake in Airtel Tanzania PLC.
With this consistent payment, Airtel Tanzania remains the only private telecommunications company in the country to have paid dividends to the government every year since 2019. This streak underscores the success of the partnership between the government and the private sector, as well as the company's contribution to economic growth and the development of the digital sector.
Speaking after presenting the cheque, the Chairman of the Airtel Tanzania PLC Board, Eliud Sanga, said that the dividend is a result of sustained investment, sound business management, and strong corporate governance principles.
"These payments demonstrate that the partnership between the Government and the private sector can yield direct benefits for the nation. Beyond providing dividends, Airtel Tanzania continues to invest in services that empower Tanzanians to do business, access information, learn, and communicate easily through technology," he said.
Sanga added that the value of an investment is not measured by profit alone, but also by its contribution to improving citizens' lives, expanding economic opportunities, and enhancing Tanzania's competitiveness in the digital economy.
The Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Tanzania, Charles Kamoto, said the dividend reflects the company's financial success and the continued trust that millions of Tanzanians use their services.
"We are proud to hand over a dividend of TZS 65.48 billion to the Government. This contribution is born from the trust of our customers and our commitment to continuously generate value for all our stakeholders," said Kamoto.
Airtel Tanzania invested more than USD 316 million in expanding and upgrading its network. This investment included 4G, 5G, Home Broadband services, and fibre optic infrastructure.The company continues to enable millions of Tanzanians to access services for sending and receiving money, making payments, saving, obtaining insurance, and other financial services using their mobile phones.
According to Kamoto, Airtel Tanzania will continue to invest in technology and innovation to support the Government's agenda of building a digital economy and achieving the National Development Vision 2050.