AIRTEL Networks PLC has attributed its achievement of the $1 billion market capitalisation on the Lusaka Securities Exchange to stable macroeconomic fundamentals such as the kwacha and inflation. Meanwhile, the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) says Airtel’s achievement is proof that the country’s capital markets are investable. Speaking during the bell ringing ceremony, Tuesday, Airtel Managing Director Hussam Baday said the company would continue to invest in expanding its network. “Reaching a US$1 billion market capitalisation is not simply a financial milestone, it is a powerful affirmation of the trust that millions of Zambians place in us every single day. At its core, this achievement belongs to our customers. It is their loyalty, their confidence in our services, and their belief...

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