The biggest gains are expected to come from Nigeria, which is already MTN's biggest operation.
The cellular operator is positioning for future growth in demand and the need for more capacity.
The group is one of 90 operators that is keen on one of two potential licences up for grabs in the country.
The deputy president of the African National Congress will relinquish his post towards the end of May.
Reports suggest the new flagship Galaxy smartphone will use eye-tracking technology.
The mobile operator announces availability of the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone in SA.
SA's first operator unleashes its latest market proposition, including limitless voice calls and SMSes for contract customers.
Subscribers will pay 95c a minute when they spend R5 or more recharging airtime.
The mobile operator announces an aggressive new prepaid tariff, as well as price cuts for its Internet bundles.
SA's operators try to mitigate customers' criticism and disappointment at the exit of BlackBerry Internet Services by offering compelling alternate plans.
The operator places a 200MB cap on its BlackBerry customers' R59 BIS package.
The company will debut phones running the new open mobile operating system from Mozilla in 2014.