Articles about MTN

MTN chairman’s US diplomatic role sparks political fallout

MTN chairman Mcebisi Jonas’s role as US envoy sparks political row after claims Washington rejected his diplomatic credentials.

ITWeb TV: The man behind Cell C’s virtualised network

Cell C, SA’s fourth-largest mobile operator, is capitalising on the strengths of its larger competitors, Vodacom and MTN, to enhance its network capabilities, says CTO Schalk Visser.

It’s not about who owns towers, says Cell C in ad defence

The company says it has closed the quality gap by renegotiating roaming agreements that ensure full parity of service with partner networks.

‘Fiercely contested’ best network claim pits MTN against Cell C

MTN objects to Cell C’s “Now on SA’s Best Network” advert appearing across various media formats, saying it is deliberately crafted to mislead consumers.

Biometric fee hike sparks search for alternatives

A sharp rise in the ID verification fees charged by home affairs sparks debate, with some suggesting digital alternatives, while others urge continued integration with official systems.

Shift to eSIMs gains momentum as telcos battle plastic waste

An estimated 200 million SIM cards are distributed each year by local telcos, ultimately generating a significant amount of e-waste.

Telco-powered credit score aims to add millions to formal economy

Bringing another 16 million South Africans into the formal economy could add R173 billion to SA’s gross domestic product, says TransUnion.

Telkom bets on AI to take on Vodacom, MTN

Armed with over 20% of mobile subscriber market share in South Africa, Telkom believes it can mount a serious challenge to the dominance of the two big operators.

Turkcell challenges MTN’s ConCourt appeal

The firm will challenge MTN’s application to the ConCourt for leave to appeal the recent judgement in the R78 billion bribery case.

Momentum Corporate names chief digital, info officer

MTN’s Cypro Mailula comes on board as chief digital and information officer of the Momentum Corporate division.

Teksi Ride to add electric vehicle service

The e-hailer is preparing to introduce an electric vehicle service offering as a Comfort Plus option for riders.

Watchdog rules in favour of MTN in 600GB ad dispute

The Advertising Regulatory Board dismisses a complaint claiming that MTN’s 600GB advertisement is misleading.