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Pan-African telecoms provider Paratus Group has launched operations in Malawi, making it the company’s 16th country across sub-Saharan Africa.
The new entity, Paratus Malawi, will offer Starlink-powered enterprise connectivity solutions to businesses and organisations across the country, backed by local installation, customer support and technical services.
The company is targeting sectors including banking, insurance, agriculture, healthcare, mining, energy, transport and logistics, education, tourism, government and broadcasting. It promises installation turnaround times of 24 to 48 hours depending on location.
“Malawi is an important addition to our growing footprint. Our expanding network strengthens what we can offer enterprise customers, both within Malawi and across borders. By combining our network infrastructure and technical expertise with a strong local presence, we can provide businesses with reliable connectivity and the support they need as they grow,” said Martin Cox, Chief Commercial Officer, Paratus Group.
Paratus Group is a pan-African telecommunications and network services provider operating across 16 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The company delivers terrestrial and satellite connectivity solutions to enterprise customers through its own regional infrastructure and technical resources.
Paratus Malawi will use its launch to hire local staff across multiple professions as the business grows. Installations will be carried out by local technical partners supported by Paratus Group resources. The company has already signed enterprise customers from multiple sectors and is scaling local operations to meet rising demand.
