MTN

MTN Group, the largest mobile network operator on the African continent, is embarking on an exciting new venture. In collaboration with Synamedia, a renowned video software company from the UK, MTN plans to unveil a streaming platform tailored specifically for mobile and fiber users across Africa. When you reflect on MTN’s journey since its establishment in 1994, it’s astonishing to see how the company has diversified. Originally focused on voice and data services,…

A Glimpse into the Future: MTN Group and Lynk Global Connect Africa through the Sky In a first for Africa, MTN Group’s South African branch and the innovative U.S.-based low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite provider, Lynk Global, have accomplished something truly remarkable. The two companies made history on a typical Thursday, the 27th of March, 2025, by successfully initiating a phone call via satellite. Can you imagine the possibilities that arise from such a technological leap? This achievement not only…

Strategic Network Sharing: MTN and Airtel's New Partnership In a move that highlights the evolving landscape of telecommunications in Africa, two industry titans, MTN and Airtel, have joined forces to share critical phone network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda. If you’ve ever wondered how this partnership could shape the future of digital connectivity on the continent, you're certainly not alone. Let’s dive deeper into the motivations and potential impacts of this collaboration.…

In a year marked by both challenge and resilience, MTN Group has unfolded its financial narrative, revealing a significant 68.9% drop in full-year earnings. If you dig deeper into the details, you'll see that economic turbulence, specifically in the form of currency devaluation and the volatile situation in Sudan, reshaped the company’s landscape. The figures speak volumes, with the South African telecom titan posting a stark loss of 9.59 billion rand, roughly equivalent to a staggering $526 million.…