Frédéric Schepens departs Bayobab immediately

According to the GSMA, the boom in digitalisation, fueled by strong mobile network infrastructure and smart policies, has ushered in a new era of possibilities that will enable economic diversification away from oil dependence.

Africa's biggest telco says it is collaborating with partners to guarantee that the continent has adequate broadband access to support a thriving digital economy.

Higher energy prices and growing costs reduced MTN profits, but the impact was mitigated by contingencies in its tower contracts and currency harmonisation.

MTN Group CEO says modernising and evolving regulatory frameworks for the digital age are critical for attracting global investment.

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita met with Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group on the sidelines of the Businessday CEO Forum.

MTN Group CEO, Ralph Mupita called on the country’s new administration for a blueprint for building an inclusive digital economy, which includes skills development and a spectrum roadmap.

Chairman Mcebisi Jonas revealed the company’s plans on Friday when the telco’s executive and directors met Nigeria’s new president Bola Tinubu.

The pan-African telco says there is a need to rethink partnership models between the public and private sector in support of national development agendas.

The ICT Hub will sit on 4 000 square metres of land and provide 200 000 people with ICT skills and generate over 100 000 jobs.