MTN South Sudan extends lifeline to needy communities

The telco says leadership rotation is part of a bigger strategy to support succession planning, drive operational excellence, and advance its Ambition 2025 mission.

The company say the licence enables it to plan and invest strategically in the infrastructure and technology that will fuel the country's future connectivity.

The initiative, according to the telco, aims to bridge the energy gap; ensuring residents can stay connected by providing free and sustainable power solutions.

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

The telco partnered with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Centre and the telecoms regulator to tackle the country's electronic waste.

According to the National Communication Authority, the suspension was meant to avoid any further escalation of violence.

The regulator says it is ready to assist MTN and other mobile operators in innovating and making eSIM-enabled devices widely available.

The country's three main mobile service providers said the adjustment will ensure the telecoms sector's continued viability in the face of volatile economic conditions.

The telco launched an initiative that offers convenience to parents and guardians to pay school fees via Mobile Money rather than using cash.

The company unveiled the network on Thursday promising 5G users “unprecedented” connectivity.

According to non-governmental organisations, warring factions are destroying telecom infrastructure and blocking the usage of satellite internet services.

Monzer, an MTN Group insider, has held progressively senior positions, most recently as chief technology and information officer of MTN Uganda.