About

Unitel is Angola’s largest mobile phone, internet broadband and telecommunications provider. It was founded in 2001 and is seen as a major success story in the country’s recent economic development. The company is based in Luanda, Angola’s capital, and its network’s coverage reaches the entire country. Tidiane Santos, legal bureau manager, leads the legal team focused on the company’s legal business, its development and all risk and compliance management. The company is heavily involved in community outreach and development initiatives including health, literacy, arts and culture, and economic development programs around the country. Specifically, the company has announced its United Academy is certified as a Cisco Networking Academy by the Telecommunications Institute (IMIL) to train students to become Cisco Certified Network Associates, and Cisco Certified Internet Experts, and develop professional skills. Additionally, the legal team has worked on legal matters pertaining to the launch of Unitel’s new app, allowing for mobile account management and facilitate digital payments.