MTN execs traversed Africa to promote digital, economic growth
The telco sent delegations to East and West Africa to advocate for the continent's connectivity future and encourage policies that enable the digital economy to continue to grow.
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Samuel Mungadze
Africa editor
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MTN Group broadens connectivity reach into rural areas
The telco expanded coverage and the provision of enhanced mobile services to millions of customers, particularly those in remote and rural areas.
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MTN Group pays more than $2 billion in taxes
The telco released its 2024 tax transparency report yesterday, saying the amount pertains to various taxes paid in its markets.
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Artificial intelligence assists MTN Ghana boost subscriber base
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Southern African borderless fibre ecosystem on the cards
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MTN Group experiences cyber security obstacle
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4Sight acquires HR specialist XFour to speed up innovation
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Velmie delivers Sierra Leones’ first digital banking super app
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Zibuza, Youth@Work seek graduates to become AI champions
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend and there is potential for renewal or permanent role. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by 30 April 2025.
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West Africa urgently needs more digital infrastructure
Equinix said there is still a lot of work to be done, starting with increasing resilience to avoid a repeat of last year's internet outages.
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Cyber security isn’t a luxury for SMEs
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MTN sees Uganda as potential crown jewel
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Ahead of G20 Summit, SA pushes for an innovation fund
The minister urges participants to commit to expanding the digital innovation ecosystem across all countries.