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MTN South Sudan confronts e-waste

Lezeth Khoza
By Lezeth Khoza, Junior journalist
Johannesburg, 04 Mar 2025
Moses Mayor, chief of legal, regulatory, and corporate service at MTN Sudan.
Moses Mayor, chief of legal, regulatory, and corporate service at MTN Sudan.

MTN South Sudan is partnering with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Centre (WEEE Centre) and the National Communications Authority to manage the country's electronic waste. 

 MTN South Sudan describes the program as a commitment to environmental sustainability and appropriate e-waste management, a step towards securing the country's cleaner, healthier future as part of its Environmental, Social, and Governance  (ERG) Strategy. 

 According to the Global e-Waste Monitor 2024, only nine of Africa's 54 countries use the extended producer responsibility principle , a waste and pollution management concept that encourages companies to design more sustainable and recyclable products and manufacturing processes. 

Only 11 countries have national e-waste policies, and only one has e-waste collection targets.

"To date, we have received a substantial number of e-waste items from MTN, including computers, laptops, printers, and networking equipment,” said Dr Tom Musili, head of the WEEE Centre. 

“Our approach to electronic waste management aligns with our broader ERG strategy, ensuring that sustainability remains at the core of our business and contributes to the nation’s long-term growth. We recognise our responsibility in protecting and managing the environment,” said Moses Mayor, MTN Sudan's chief of legal, regulatory, and corporate services.  

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