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MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, aiming to improve cost efficiency, expand coverage, and enhance mobile services, particularly in rural areas.

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita emphasized the growing demand for digital and financial services, highlighting the benefits of resource-sharing within regulatory frameworks. Airtel Africa CEO Sunil Taldar noted that while both companies compete in the market, infrastructure-sharing helps drive digital inclusion and cost efficiency.

This collaboration aligns with global trends in telecoms, allowing operators to improve service quality while managing costs. Following these agreements, MTN and Airtel Africa are exploring similar opportunities in other markets, including Congo-Brazzaville, Rwanda, and Zambia, focusing on RAN and fibre infrastructure sharing.

Both companies remain independent competitors and may engage in further partnerships with other operators in different markets.

Source: MTN

MTN’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Angela Mensah-Poku, has announced plans to launch a new product aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs. Speaking at the National Women’s Summit and Expo, she said the initiative will offer access to markets, mentorship, capability training, and business solutions.

The product, set to launch in the coming weeks, is part of MTN’s broader commitment to supporting women on their digital and entrepreneurial journeys.

Addressing the 2025 International Women’s Day theme, “Accelerate for Action,” Mensah-Poku reaffirmed MTN’s commitment to economic empowerment for women. She also noted that MTN is collaborating with banks, insurers, and the MTN Foundation to provide training in bookkeeping and marketing—key steps to help women in the informal sector become funding-ready.

Source: B&FT

MTN and Axxess have emerged among the most affordable fixed 5G providers in South Africa, according to a MyBroadband analysis. Mobile operators like MTN, Rain, and Telkom continue to invest heavily in 5G infrastructure to expand coverage across major metros.

MTN’s new Shesh@Home Internet packages offer 5G access for under R400/month. The Shesh@200 plan (R329) provides full-speed 5G for 100GB, then throttles to 10Mbps for another 100GB, and 512Kbps thereafter. The Shesh@600 plan (R399) offers 5G for 300GB, followed by 20Mbps for 300GB, and then 512Kbps.

Axxess follows with MTN Home Standard 5G at R449/month and Vodacom Home Standard 5G at R495/month, offering higher FUP thresholds—300GB and 250GB, respectively—before speeds reduce to 2Mbps.

Telkom offers the highest data threshold in the sub-R500 range, with its 5G Internet 40Mbps plan providing 1TB at full speed, then 4Mbps for 50GB, and 2Mbps thereafter.

FUPs help manage network congestion by reducing speeds after set data limits, ensuring consistent connectivity for all users.

Source: Extensia

The MTN SA executive committee met with the leadership of the political party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Johannesburg yesterday to explore ways to transform the telecoms sector to be more inclusive.

MTN SA CEO Charles Molapisi revealed the meeting on LinkedIn, stating: “Today, alongside the MTN South Africa exco and our group chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer, we had a robust discussion with the EFF leadership, led by CIC Julius Malema.”

He went on to say the focus is to discuss industry matters, including creating more opportunities for youth and women’s empowerment.

“Great to have these open conversations that drive progress,” he said.

The EFF revealed on social media that its officials, led by party leader Julius Malema, met with the executive leadership of telecoms company MTN South Africa.

The party said: “The meeting reflected on the necessary development in the telecommunications industry in South Africa, including provision of infrastructure in needy areas and areas of opportunity and threat to the market and local industries.”

Source: IT Web

Ugandan telecommunications company MTN last week launched a virtual payment card for subscribers of its mobile money platform, Mobile Money (MoMo). The move is expected to facilitate online transactions and boost payments beyond local merchants.

The initiative was launched in partnership with US payments giant Mastercard, with whom MTN signed an agreement in February 2024. In February 2025, Emirati payment solutions provider Network International joined the alliance. Local bank Diamond Trust Bank is also involved in the project for the Ugandan market.

“With the Virtual Card by MoMo, users can now make online payments on any e-commerce platform, website or social media that accepts card payments, ensuring a seamless and secure experience,” Mastercard said in a statement released on February 28.

Until now, payments via MoMo in Uganda were limited to the operator’s merchant network, which had 316,400 members as of September 30, 2024. The number of transactions increased by 25.1% in the first nine months of 2024 to reach 3 billion. The value of these transactions reached Sh114.5 trillion ($31.25 billion), up 13.3%.

A potential increase in transactions could lead to an increase in mobile money revenues. This could translate into a positive impact on MTN Uganda’s revenues, given that this growing segment is its second largest revenue source after voice services. In the first nine months of 2024, MoMo services generated Sh669.19 billion, up 25.6% from 2023. Fintech services, including MoMo, accounted for 29.7% of the operator’s service revenues, which amounted to approximately Sh2.308 billion.

Furthermore, the new service should enable MTN to attract new subscribers in a market where it is notably in competition with Airtel. As of September 30, 2024, it claimed leadership in terms of market share with 21.6 million mobile subscribers while official statistics indicate 40 million subscribers in the country. The company had also declared 9.3 million Internet subscribers and 13.2 million mobile money subscribers.

Source: Extensia

MTN South Sudan partners with WEEE Center and NCA to enhance e-waste recycling, promoting sustainability and responsible environmental practices across the region.

At MTN South Sudan, we are committed to environmental sustainability and responsible electronic waste management. In collaboration with the WEEE Center (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Center) and the National Communications Authority (NCA), we are taking meaningful steps to ensure a cleaner, healthier future for South Sudan.

Located in Gumbo, Juba, the WEEE Center is dedicated to collecting and recycling electronic waste, reducing environmental hazards, and promoting sustainable practices. During a recent visit to MTN South Sudan, Dr. Tom Musili, Director of the WEEE Center, acknowledged our contributions:

To date, we have received a substantial number of e-waste items from MTN, including computers, laptops, printers, and networking equipment. We are grateful for their support and look forward to further collaboration.

– Dr. Tom Musili, Director, WEEE Center

Our approach to electronic waste management aligns with our broader ESG strategy, ensuring that sustainability remains at the core of our business and contributes to the nation’s long-term growth. We recognize our responsibility in protecting and managing the environment.

– Mayor Angor, Chief of Legal, Regulatory, and Corporate Services, MTN South Sudan

Beyond collection and recycling, the WEEE Center actively raises awareness through workshops, engaging businesses and individuals to promote responsible e-waste disposal.

As MTN South Sudan, we remain committed to shaping a sustainable future—leveraging partnerships, driving ESG principles, and fostering climate-conscious initiatives across the region.

Source: TechAfrica News

MTN Group and Ghana have signed a landmark agreement to work together to support the government’s flagship ‘One Million Coders Program’ to equip young Ghanaians with artificial intelligence, coding and digital skills to drive the country’s digital transformation.

On the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Honourable Samuel Nartey George, and MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore areas for collaboration on what the minister called the flagship initiative of the new administration of President John Mahama.

“We engaged with the MTN Group and expressed our desire for a partnership that will lead to fuel the capacity of young Ghanaians in the area of artificial intelligence, digital technology, data governance and cybersecurity,” the minister said, adding that MTN did not hesitate to offer to support the initiative.

“We recognise that, as part of its 25^th anniversary, MTN (Ghana) is making significant investments in Ghana. The MTN building, donated to the government of Ghana, will become one of our centres for excellence for artificial intelligence and software development. We are committed to backing MTN in this endeavour,” Minister George said.

Mupita thanked the minister and his delegation for two days of constructive engagements and for choosing MTN as a trusted partner. “We are very focused on understanding the strategy Ghana has and how we as MTN Group and MTN Ghana can support it,” he said.

“We thank you for your commitment in terms of creating an enabling environment for us to carry on the work we are doing, very humbly though, to support the building out of the digital ecosystem that will be a catalyst for growth and expansion and meet the socioeconomic objectives of the Ghanaian government,” Mupita added.

Given that around 3 000 languages are spoken across Africa, it was incumbent on Africans to ensure that they worked on their own large language models to develop the solutions made possible through generative AI. “We must develop our own talent on the African continent; we must develop our own software engineers and we must be doing more around coding to enable us to all be future fit,” Mupita said.

MTN Group Senior Vice President for Markets, Ebenezer Asante, said MTN was delighted to be part of the initiative, which was closely aligned to MTN’s strategic intent. “Between MTN and Ghana we will partner using common projects to advance the cause of African development,” he said.

The MoU follows the introduction in 2023 of the MTN Skills Academy in multiple MTN operating countries, including Ghana. The MTN Skills Academy aims to provide access to digital and financial skills training across the continent. The Academy provides a range of courses, including coding, web development, digital marketing and data analytics, with the aim of ensuring 60% of youth and adults have at least basic proficiency in sustainable digital skills by the end of 2025.

Source: MTN

MTN Ghana has promised to execute its Ambition 2025 Strategy despite the macroeconomic challenges by focusing on sustained growth and enhancing its platform strategy.

This is after the telecom giant posted a 26.3% year-on-year profit growth to GH¢5.028 billion 2024.

The Ambition 2025 Strategy includes driving platform development, improving home connectivity, leveraging artificial intelligence applications, and encouraging greater app adoption for fintech users and the general subscriber base. Additionally, the company will implement expense efficiency initiatives aimed at mitigating the impact of inflation and currency depreciation on the business.

MTN Ghana pointed out that it will continue to pursue its value-based capital allocation strategy to invest capex strategically to maximize long-term shareholder value. This will enable it to capitalise on the increasing demand for data by expanding access, particularly in rural areas and by promoting the adoption of smartphones.

It also pledged to expand partnerships with financial institutions, agents, and merchants since it is essential for the growth of the Mobile Money (MoMo) ecosystem and the advancement of innovative MoMo services. Additionally, it was bolstered by ongoing investments aimed at improving 4G connectivity, which was complemented by initiatives to enhance overall customer experience and growth.

“We continued the investment in our network and technology, spending GH¢3.1 billion to maintain network quality, expand coverage and capacity and improve our IT systems. These investments underpinned a 6.5% year-on-year growth in our subscriber base, bringing the total to 28.5 million, as we continued to invest in building a resilient network and the latest technology to ensure that our customers remain connected”.

Data Revenue

Data revenue experienced significant growth, rising by 53.8% year-on-year to GH¢9.0 billion.

This increase was driven by a 13.7% year-on-year rise in active data subscribers and increased smartphone adoption, which in turn led to a 19.0% increase in the megabytes consumed per active user per month.

The contribution of data revenue to total service revenue increased to 50.2% (2023: 43.9%).

Voice Revenue

Voice revenue decreased by 0.9% year-on-year to GH¢3.5 billion due to a shift from traditional calls to voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services, driven by increased smartphone adoption and data usage.

However, the CVM initiatives and other portfolio optimization initiatives supported a 13.5% growth in usage (measured by minutes).

The contribution of voice revenue to total service revenue declined to 19.7% (2023: 26.8%), reflecting the ongoing shift in contribution toward faster-growing products and services such as data and mobile financial services.

MoMo Revenue

Mobile money revenue sustained its robust positive momentum with year-on-year revenue growth of 54.4% to GH¢4.4 billion.

This growth was driven by a 12.8% year-on-year growth in active users, a review of the fee structure and significant growth in advance services. Withdrawals recorded a strong growth of 45.2% year-on-year, while transfers grew by 44.6%.

MoMo’s revenue contribution to total service revenue increased to 24.9% (2023: 21.7%).

Digital Revenue

Digital revenue experienced strong growth, with a year-on-year increase of 66.1%, reaching GH228.2 million.

This outcome was supported by an 11.7% year-on-year rise in active subscribers and increased usage of our products and services such as video, gaming and ring-back tones. Enhanced customer experience and suite of digital services supported the growth in the user base.

The contribution of digital to total service revenue increased to 1.3% (2023: 1.0%).

Sources: My Joy Online