Movitel becomes bright spot in Vietnam-Mozambique cooperation
As one of the three telecom and mobile service providers in Mozambique, Movitel - a joint venture between Vietnam's Viettel Group and Mozambique's SPI company - has made significant contributions to the socio-economic development of the host country, becoming a bright spot in the cooperative relationship between the two nations.
Maputo (VNA) – As one of the three telecom and mobile service providers inMozambique, Movitel - a joint venture between Vietnam's Viettel Group andMozambique's SPI company - has made significant contributions to the socio-economicdevelopment of the host country, becoming a bright spot in the cooperativerelationship between the two nations.
💖 Matola is one of the 13 branchesof Movitel in Mozambique, employing a total of 113 staff members, including four Vietnamese and 109 Mozambicans. It is also Movitel's branch with the largestnumber of active mobile subscribers and e-wallet customers nationwide.
In February,the staff of the Matola branch raised and donated 4.5 tonnes of food andessential goods to those affected by floods and natural disasters in Boanedistrict.
LusvioVilanculos, Deputy Director of Business at the Matola branch, said Movitel alwaysstrives to create more employment opportunities for local residents, especiallythe youth, offering stable income to them and changing many lives.
Movitelofficially launched its services in Mozambique in May 2012 and became the thirdmobile network operator in the country with 13 branches in 11 provinces and 157districts. With 11 years of operation, Movitel continues to have the widestcoverage, reaching 92% of the population and 90% of the total area of the African country,along with quality services at affordable prices.
🐭 Movitel isnow generating jobs for over 80,000 workers, including full-time employees,collaborators, sales points and agents. It also actively engages in socialactivities by providing free internet for schools, building schools and medicalstations. The company stood side by side with the Government and people ofMozambique in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, providing support for those affectedby floods and natural disasters during heavy rainfalls and floods./.
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At a Matola branch. (Photo: VNA) 
