Mcebisi Jonas

MTN Nigeria's profit falls as inflation eats at earnings

Higher energy prices and growing costs reduced MTN profits, but the impact was mitigated by contingencies in its tower contracts and currency harmonisation.
Samuel Mungadze
1:30
Jul 17, 2023

ADB, MTN Group map out Africa's digital future

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita met with Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group on the sidelines of the Businessday CEO Forum.
2:30
Jul 17, 2023

Could Nigeria become world's fifth-largest economy?

MTN Group CEO, Ralph Mupita called on the country’s new administration for a blueprint for building an inclusive digital economy, which includes skills development and a spectrum roadmap.
1:50
Jul 10, 2023

MTN Group reveals $3.5bn Nigeria investment plan

Chairman Mcebisi Jonas revealed the company’s plans on Friday when the telco’s executive and directors met Nigeria’s new president Bola Tinubu.
2:10
Jul 7, 2023

MTN calls for middle-path partnerships across Africa

The pan-African telco says there is a need to rethink partnership models between the public and private sector in support of national development agendas.
1:50
Jun 22, 2023

SA’s President Ramaphosa has identity mimicked

Impersonation attempts have been used to try and solicit money, the Presidency says.
2:40
Mar 17, 2023

MTN Group chair Mcebisi Jonas identity mimicked in CSI fraud

Mcebisi Jonas is being impersonated as false representatives reach out to the public requesting funding towards MTN foundation projects.
2:00
Nov 25, 2022

Zambia progresses with commercial 5G as MTN announces rollout

Operator plans to reach 100% 5G coverage in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola by the middle of 2023.
3:00
Sep 8, 2022

SA gov’t included in MTN top brass meeting

MTN Group hosted MTN Nigeria board and exco for strategy retreat.
3:10
Mar 14, 2022

MTN rallies to cement strategy of its two biggest markets

MTN Group affirms support for a bi-national conference for businesses operating in Nigeria and South Africa.
2:10
Dec 6, 2021

MTN deepens interest in Côte d’Ivoire with 5G trial

Operator plans to construct new headquarters in the West African country.
2:20
Dec 2, 2021

MTN Nigeria scouts for retail investors

Operator launches national roadshow, starting with Abuja, as part of efforts to enable enabling broad ownership across its operating companies.