MTN SA goes aggressive as load shedding batters batteries
Operator announces contingency plan which includes the establishment of “war rooms” per region with dedicated staff and network partners, focused on restoring major transmission infrastructure and base stations.
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IHS adds tower power after completing R6.4bn deal with MTN SA
Transaction on a cash and debt free basis, excludes IFRS 16 lease liabilities estimated to be ZAR4.6-billion.
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MTN SA looks to fill 150 digital positions
Positions cover critical roles including, UX and UI designers, product owners, performance marketers, digital content specialists, e-commerce experts, “full stack” developers, “scrum masters” and business analysts.
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Another executive shake-up at MTN SA
Company appoints Michele Gamberini as CTIO, and Megan Nichols as MD of MTN Supersonic.
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MTN SA strikes US$2m deal with IFC to build MoMo agent network
Partners are looking to recruit 10 000 agents this year.
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MTN SA forges new alliance to bolster architecture
Operator extends partnership with CSG that will see customers migrated to new end-state systems architecture.
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MTN first in Africa to deploy DSS on 5G live network says Huawei
The technology can dynamically adjust the spectrum in milliseconds based on 4G and 5G service requirements, maximising spectrum utilisation.
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SA needs spectrum to lead continent on 5G – MTN
CEO Godfrey Motsa outlined strategy during company’s virtual launch.
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MTN SA announces revised data pricing
Follows the company’s voluntary undertakings to address South Africa’s Competition Commission Data Service Market Inquiry.
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Ericsson, Qualcomm, MTN complete first CAT-M1 test in Africa for IoT
This is the first Cat-M1 test implementation of its kind in Africa and represents the first stage of a wider scope of test activity.