MTN execs traverse Africa to promote digital, economic growth

MTN Group's Ralph Mupita and Rwandan ICT Minister Paula Ingabire met last week to explore ambitious investments in connectivity and innovation.

The telco released its 2024 tax transparency report yesterday, saying the amount pertains to various taxes paid in its markets.

With Uganda's digital economy growing, MTN says its infrastructure investment is crucial in closing the connectivity gap.

The telco sees the East African country as an attractive market for data, fintech, and digital infrastructure.

The planned service will use Synamedia's cloud-based technologies to provide both linear television and video-on-demand content.

The Cameroon Court of Appeal cancels a garnishee order on MTN’s bank accounts.

The company announced the elevation of Group Home into a dedicated business function within Group Commercial led by Ankur Bajpai.

These sharing agreements, according to the telcos, target improved network cost efficiencies, expanded coverage and the provision of enhanced mobile services to millions of customers, particularly those in remote and rural areas.

The telco announced the Open Market Smartphone Bundling service, which aims to make smartphones more accessible and bridge the digital divide.

Recent tariff increases will boost profitability and revised tower lease terms should limit the impact of future naira devaluations, says investment analyst.

The group met in Barcelona, Spain, to discuss the opportunities and challenges for closer collaboration with African governments to achieve digital inclusion.