Telecel Group

Telecel Group
Founded1986
Headquarters
London
,
United Kingdon
Key peopleMoh Damush (CEO)
Websitetelecelgroup.com

Telecel Group is a global telecommunications company operating primarily across Africa, with businesses spanning mobile services, wholesale connectivity, fintech, and innovation platforms. The group also engages in philanthropic work. It was founded in 1986 by Rwandan businessman Miko Rwayitare.

History

Telecel, the predecessor to the Telecel Group was founded in 1986. From 2017 to 2018, the group was created, with Telecel Central Africa Republic and Telecel Global acquired. From 2021 to 2022, Telecel Liberia and Telecel Gibraltar were also acquired. From 2023 to 2025, Telecel Ghana, Telecel Guinea-Bissau and Telecel Democratic Republic of Congo were also added to the group.

Coverage

The group currently has coverage in 5 African countries consisting of Telecel Ghana, Telecel Guinea Bissau, Telecel Central African Republic, Telecel Liberia and Telecel Democratic Republic of Congo. It also owns Telecel Global.

Country Subscribers Notes
Ghana 9,191,104 voice subscribers as at July 2026 Joined group in 2023 following the acquisition of 70% stake in Vodafone Ghana.
Liberia Not published –
Guinea Bissau Not published Joined group in 2024 following the acquisition of Spacetel Guinea-Bissau S.A. (MTN Guinea-Bissau).
 Central African Republic Not published –
 DR Congo Not published –
Gibraltar Not published Joined group in 2019, following the acquisition of mobile operator Limba.

References

  1. ↑ "About us". Telecel Group. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  2. ↑ "Telecel pledges long-term investment in Ghana's digital future during courtesy call on President Mahama". Graphic Online. 2026-06-29. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  3. ↑ Agbetiloye, Adekunle (2026-07-08). "MTN, Telecel prepare to battle for Ghana's 5G licences after billionaire Ambani deal ends". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  4. ↑ Lahiri, Anusuya (July 29, 2022). "Vodafone Agrees To Sell Its Ghana Operations To Telecel: Report". yahoo! Finance. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
  5. ↑ Mantshantsha, Sikonathi. "African telecoms 'father' dies". News24. Retrieved 2026-10-27.
  6. ↑ Kimenyi, Felly; Kagame, George (25 September 2007). "Rwanda: Miko is Dead". All Africa. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Mobile operator Limba acquired by African telecoms group Telecel". Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2026-10-27.
  8. 1 2 Writer, Staff (2024-08-07). "MTN Group completes sale of MTN Guinea-Bissau to Telecel". ITWeb Africa. Retrieved 2026-10-27.
  9. ↑ "Telecel Group Accelerates Network Investment in Ghana – Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications". Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  10. ↑ Tara, TL;DR (23 June 2026). "Telecel Startocode Expands into DRC and Liberia". liners.com. Retrieved 2 October 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  11. ↑ Nyabor, Jonas (2023-03-07). "Telecel optimistic about new venture in Ghana after Vodafone acquisition, says chairman". The Africa Report. Retrieved 2026-10-26.
  12. ↑ "Voice Subscription – National Communications Authority". Retrieved 2026-10-26.
  13. ↑ "Telecel Group confirms acquisition of 70% stake in Vodafone Ghana". thebftonline.com. 2022-08-03. Retrieved 2026-10-26.