Articles about MTN

Stitch adds BNPL to payments platform

The payments infrastructure provider behind several South African online retailers adds buy-now-pay-later functionality.

MTN loses labour bid over ‘unremorseful’ ex-employee

MTN fails to convince the Labour Court that an employee who shows no remorse can never be reinstated.

MTN’s top six pocket R320m as share surge supercharges pay

The executives shared R320 million in 2025 – a 62% jump across the top positions – as long-term incentives vested on the back of a surging share price and a return to profitability.

Shareholders turn up heat on MTN pay

MTN’s remuneration resolution drew just 59.2% shareholder support in 2025 – among the lowest in last year’s AGM season.

Telcos blink first in biometric fee fight with Home Affairs

As telcos withdraw a High Court challenge to Home Affairs’ 6 500% biometric verification fee hike, they maintain their right to challenge government decisions.

R160m share windfall for MTN’s top brass

The telco awards R160 million in shares to 14 executives, including directors, following a return to profit after a R10.9 billion loss the prior year.

Pi Mobile challenges traditional telcos with contract-free plans

MTN-backed Pi Mobile enters SA’s telecoms sector, introducing “prepaid-like services” for a fixed, monthly instalment.

Listed firms risk 30% share plunge amid rising cyber attacks

Cyber attacks on South African firms jumped 36% year-on-year, even as breach costs and response times show signs of improvement.

MTN warns AI boom is driving up chip costs

While it hasn't yet felt a drastic chip shortage, SIM card and computing costs are rising significantly due to AI demand, says MTN.

MTN flags rise of online gambling

Online gambling gains traction across MTN’s markets, amid the growth of digital betting platforms and a shift in consumer spending patterns.

MTN appoints Mutooni as group investor relations exec

Roy Mutooni has replaced Thato Motlanthe as MTN Group executive of investor relations, effective 1 April.

MTN reverses losses with R27bn profit

The telco reports profit after tax of R27 billion for the year to December, versus a R10.9 billion loss in 2024.