MTN Group has embraced its recent achievements at the 2025 Extel Europe & Emerging EMEA Equities Awards as yet another vote of confidence in the company, not just as a capital markets leader, but also as a driver for inclusive growth across Africa.
The awards, which include Best Corporate in Investor Relations and Best ESG Programme, highlight the telecommunications giant's governance and stakeholder engagement efforts.
MTN Group chief financial officer, Tsholofelo Molefe, stated that the awards come at a time when the pan-African firm is increasing its investments in digital and social infrastructure throughout its 19 African countries.
She emphasised that these activities are critical to the Group's reputation for accountable leadership.
“This recognition is grounded in the work we are doing on the ground, from driving financial inclusion through MoMo in rural Ghana, Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire, to expanding broadband access in underserved communities in South Africa and Nigeria. Our investors recognise that our success is tied to Africa’s digital progress, and that makes this recognition even more meaningful,” said Molefe.
MTN went on to say its Best ESG Programme award aligns with the company's Ambition 2025 vision, that integrates sustainability into business operations.
The group has rolled out renewable energy solutions to power over 5 000 base stations across Africa, with notable projects in Rwanda and Zambia aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving network reliability.
Thato Motlanthe, MTN Group's executive for investor relations, noted that the firm, which has about 297 million subscribers across its African operating markets, appreciates the investing community's confidence in it.
“Our commitment to ESG is not a side project. It is core to how we deliver shared value. From digital skills training in Cameroon to our partnership with UNICEF on online child protection in Africa, every initiative contributes to a more connected and sustainable continent,” he said
MTN’s consistent showing at the Extel Awards, now spanning several years, further underlines its maturity as a pan-African multinational capable of meeting global governance and transparency standards while remaining deeply rooted in African realities.
“With investor confidence built on accountability and impact, MTN continues to demonstrate that African companies can lead globally while delivering transformative value at home,” stated Molefe.
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