Team SA sets its agenda for WEF 2019
Ahead of this year's World Economic Forum meeting, minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams talks up government's plans to build an innovative workforce.
MTN announces executive hires
The JSE-listed group appoints five new executives, names Charles Molapisi as chief technology and information officer.
MTN, Orange partner to drive mobile money in Africa
The operators enter a mobile wallet joint venture to enable interoperable payments across the continent.
MTN buys music-streaming business Simfy
MTN CEO Rob Shuter announced at AfricaCom that the group has acquired music-streaming company, Simfy.
MTN re-launching Mobile Money in SA
MTN CEO Rob Shuter tells AfricaCom that the group will re-launch the service in SA in the first quarter of 2019, and will then extend Mobile Money to Nigeria.
MTN grows customer base despite Nigeria drama
The group added 2.5 million new subscribers in the third quarter, boosted by strong performances in Nigeria and Ghana, while MTN SA lost customers.
MTN calls for scarce spectrum to be unlocked
CEO Rob Shuter says the company is struggling to increase data adoption among its users.
MTN 'to move past' Nigeria impasse
MTN chief Rob Shuter believes the company is going to be able to make its case to Nigerian authorities.
Nigeria's $8bn demand casts doubt on MTN Nigeria IPO
MTN's plan to list its Nigerian unit this year is under threat after the central bank ordered it to hand over $8.1 billion allegedly sent abroad illegally.
MTN grows revenue, adds more subscribers
The company reports revenue growth, driven by voice and the expansion of data and digital services.
MTN empowers youth with employee volunteerism programme
The 21 Days of Y'ello Care programme runs from 1 to 21 June, as employees lend a hand to contribute to this year's focus area, youth empowerment.
MTN Ghana listing to kick off this month
The telco says a planned listing in Ghana is expected to launch in late May, while it has come to an agreement over a fees dispute in Benin.