Hellios towers gets $85 million.


CEO, Mr.Norman Moyo
Hellios towers has successfully arranged a $85 million syndicated financing to deploy further tower sharing solutions across the country, benefiting both the population and the environment. Hellios tower was launched in December 2010 when Hellios Towers Africa (HTA) purchased and leased back 1,180 towers to mobile operator Tigo Tanzania.
This followed the success of HTA’s deal with Tigo Ghana, Africa’s first ever sale leaseback transaction, also in December 2010. According to the Hellios tower CEO, Mr. Norman Moyo, infrastructure sharing brings immense benefits to operators and customers alike. “Shared towers enable operators to reduce their operating and investment cost,” he said.