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Celtel Tanzania – export financing

23 March 2009

Local currency answer for Tanzanian telco

Read more: telecoms Celtel Tanzania Zain local currency FMO DEG Swedfund EDC

Citi has an extensive record in structuring local currency financings, and in this deal it found a solid partner in Standard Bank for arranging this deal in Tanzania. The deal secured Celtel Tanzania, now operating as Zain Tanzania, a $270 million equivalent loan with a mix of local and international lenders to support its continuing network expansion. The funding came after a highly successful 2007, which saw a 65% growth in customer numbers to over 2.5 million....


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