Zain Group

IHS Towers is an independent owner, operator and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure, focused on towers, that serves mobile network operators delivering wireless voice and data services in emerging markets. It owns and operates more than 40,000 towers across markets in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, including Nigeria, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt and South Africa, among others. The company’s geographic footprint encompasses Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America, with the majority of revenue generated in Nigeria.

Articul8 operates as a Generative AI enterprise software company focused on helping organizations.

Specialized Technical Services Holding is an IT services firm that specializes in providing comprehensive digital transformation solutions across various sectors, including finance, government, healthcare, education, and telecommunications. The company focuses on delivering cloud solutions, cybersecurity, networking, and security management services. It has developed a robust digital infrastructure model that integrates advanced Hybrid Multi-Cloud solutions and managed services. Additionally, STS offers enhanced cybersecurity services, supported by a state-of-the-art security operations center. Through its diverse range of services, STS aims to facilitate exceptional digital experiences, encompassing digital customer experience, digital workplace solutions, and business intelligence.

Founded in 2017, Swvl is a mobility company that offers an app for booking fixed-rate rides on shared buses and vans during peak commute hours. It operates in Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, serving both individual commuters and corporate clients.

iFlix Sdn Bhd is a digital entertainment service provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2014. The company caters to consumers in various countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and several others across the Middle East and North Africa. iFlix offers a comprehensive library of content, including TV shows, movies, hyperlocal originals, live sports, and news, allowing users to stream or download their preferred entertainment. The service features a diverse range of genres, including comedy, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, and Nollywood, sourced from Hollywood, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to this extensive content library for a low monthly fee, enabling them to watch on multiple devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience. As of June 2020, iFlix operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.

Mobile Operator

CELTEL International B.V. was a telecommunications company that provided essential communication services across multiple African countries. Founded by Mo Ibrahim, the company specialized in the development and operation of GSM telephone networks, offering wireless cellphone services to a growing customer base. CELTEL played a significant role in expanding telecommunications infrastructure in Africa, contributing to increased connectivity and communication options in the region.