Luanda, Angola — July 7, 2026. Angola is poised to launch a groundbreaking initial public offering (IPO) for Unitel SA, the nation’s leading telecommunications operator.
The IPO aims to raise a substantial $320 million, marking the largest public share offering in Angola’s history and a significant milestone in the country’s economic strategy.
The proposed sale of a 15% stake in Unitel, which involves 7. 5 million shares priced between 36,000 to 40,000 kwanzas each, is part of a broader privatisation initiative, ProPriv. This initiative seeks to attract investment, enhance public finances, and reduce the state’s economic control.
Once a cornerstone of former billionaire Isabel dos Santos’s business empire, Unitel was nationalized in 2022 as part of President João Lourenço’s anti-corruption campaign.
The move has been seen as a pivotal step in tackling corruption and streamlining the Angolan economy.
The IPO, scheduled to close on July 24, is expected to draw both domestic and international investors, offering a fresh injection of capital into the telecommunications sector and potentially paving the way for future listings of state-owned enterprises. Despite economic challenges such as decreased oil production and falling diamond prices, the Angolan government remains optimistic about the IPO’s potential to support economic recovery and diversification.
As Angola seeks to move beyond its traditional reliance on natural resources, the telecommunications sector is poised to play a crucial role in driving growth and innovation.
The outcome of this landmark IPO will be closely watched, not only for its immediate financial implications but also for its potential to set a precedent for further economic reforms and privatisations in Angola.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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