MTN eyes Q2 to spin off lucrative Fintech business
The structural separation of the Fintech, fibre units is underway and both businesses will be operating companies in the next 18 months, says the company.
Samuel Mungadze
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Elon Musk refuses to drop Russian news sources on Starlink
The businessman says his company will not do so unless at gunpoint because he cherishes free speech.
3:40
Opportune time for MTN to reposition its identity, say analysts
The telco will reveal a refreshed brand identity from 27 February, as part of its Ambition 2025 strategy.
3:30
MTN Nigeria records sturdy full-year growth
Data, Fintech, and accelerated digital adoption continue to anchor MTN's performance in the year ended December.
3:10
Ramaphosa orders probe of Telkom’s Africa asset sale deals
The investigation will establish if asset sales were unlawful, irregular or unapproved, as well as the losses incurred by the state, which was majority shareholder at the time.
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MTN shuffles exco as Godfrey Motsa steps down as SA CEO
The telco says the executive changes are about enhancing the structures needed to execute on its Ambition 2025 strategy.
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Motsepe’s ARC joins consortium to seal R1.5bn Fintech deal
African Rainbow Capital will acquire 37% of Fintech firm Crossfin through a consortium, for R600 million, in a combination of acquisitive and growth capital.
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MTN accelerates Middle East departure, exits Yemen
The Pan-African telecoms giant agrees to withdraw from its operations in Yemen, through a transfer of its shareholding to a minority shareholder.
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MTN SA concludes R6bn tower sale, leaseback deal with IHS
The deal entails the sale and leaseback of 5 709 of MTN SA’s towers – comprising approximately 4 000 greenfield and 1 700 rooftop sites.
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Vodacom in major African Fintech push, guns for 70m customers
The telco sees strong growth potential for customer adoption and is targeting 73 million financial services customers in three years.
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Subdued growth for Telkom as fibre connections surpass copper
The challenging economic and trading environment saw restrained half-year growth, supported by the telco’s mobile division and masts and towers business.
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MTN weathers COVID third wave as revenue soars
Africa’s biggest telco says it is committed to investing in the capacity and resilience of its networks, while scaling its platforms to drive accelerated growth.
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Data, fintech, digital services lift MTN Nigeria in Q3
Fintech revenue grew by 55.2%, as customers continued to increase their use of the telco’s broader fintech services, while digital revenue surged by 56%.