14 June 2019

Airtel Africa has named Eddy Kapuku as the new managing director of Airtel Madagascar. 

He will replace the outgoing Maixent Bekangba who has been in charge since 2015.

Kapuku said he intended to focus on increasing the company’s growth momentum and partnerships with government to develop the country’s economy, specifically in the area financial inclusion. 

“Financial inclusion, bridging the digital divide and network rollout are at the heart of our priorities,” he added.

With a population of 26 million, a mere 12 per cent of citizens have access to fixed and mobile internet.

Kapuku began his career in telecommunications as a telecoms engineer. He also has expertise in marketing, product development and sales. Prior to his latest appointment, he served as marketing director in Gabon and in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2016.