#30yearsofMTN | In 1994, South Africa stood on the brink of a monumental shift, celebrating its first democratic elections and the dawn of a new era. Amidst this historic moment, another quiet revolution began—one that would redefine communication and connection for millions. In June of that year, as South Africa emerged from the shadows of apartheid, only 1% of adult black South Africans had telephones in their homes. This stark reality underscored the deep-seated inequalities that still needed to be addressed. However, the rise of cellular technology offered a glimmer of hope—a promise of a more connected future where communication became a right rather than a privilege. Fast forward three decades, and MTN's iconic yellow has become a symbol of innovation, connectivity, and social impact across Africa. It stands testament to the visionaries who dared to dream and the relentless efforts of countless individuals who made that dream a reality. The story of MTN's yellow is not just about corporate branding; it's about human ingenuity, ambition, and the transformative power of connection. Read more on how it all began: https://bit.ly/4aNXlRm #30yearsofMTN #DoingGoodTogether
About us
MTN is a pan-African mobile operator with the strategic intent of ‘Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress’. We have 295 million customers in 19 markets and are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life. Inspired by Africa’s potential, we are committed to bridging the digital divide, furthering financial inclusion and advancing the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through our core business activities and our support to governments, communities, and customers. We were established in South Africa at the dawn of democracy in 1994 as a leader in transformation. Since then, we have grown by investing in sophisticated communication infrastructure, developing new technologies and by harnessing the talent of our diverse people to offer services to communities in Africa and the Middle East. Our strategic intent is Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress, harnessing the power of MTN – our leading brand, footprint, connectivity infrastructure and technology platforms. Our strategy is anchored in building the largest and most valuable platform business with a clear focus on Africa. This rests on a scale connectivity and infrastructure business – mobile and fixed access networks in the consumer, enterprise and wholesale segments. We are accelerating implementation through partnerships. Our strategy is supported and funded through enhanced cost and capex efficiencies.
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http://www.mtn.com
External link for MTN
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- innovation, marketing, corporate social responsibility, telecommunications, ICT, and Data
Locations
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Fairlands
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2195, ZA
Employees at MTN
Updates
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This Women’s Month, we celebrate South Africa’s telco’s top Chief Financial Officers, including our very own MTN Group CFO, Tsholofelo Molefe, recognised in the "South Africa’s Telcos Now Trust Female Bosses With Managing Their Purses" article written by Gugu Lourie. Tsholo's leadership and financial expertise continue to drive MTN forward, positioning us for sustainable growth and continued success in the telecom industry. At MTN Group, we believe in the power of diverse leadership and are inspired by the trailblazers who are breaking barriers and leading the way for future generations. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dqm0xd #WomensMonth #30YearsofMTN #DoingGoodTogether
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As South Africa officially enters Women’s Month to celebrate women, we reflect on our own journey to drive diversity, equity and inclusion. Achieving gender pay parity is essential for true gender equality. In recent years, we have proactively identified our gender pay gap and have made significant progress to reduce the gap and further our ambition for a gender equal world. Our latest People Report details the current state of gender pay parity at our company and the actions we are taking to drive progress. We are committed to transparency and accountability in our efforts to close this gap. Watch our Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Paul Norman, discuss our commitment to gender pay parity. Know more about our commitment to Gender Pay Parity in our inaugural People Report: https://bit.ly/3A8JLeT #30yearsofMTN #DoingforTomorrowToday #LiveInspired #WomensMonth2024
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We are pleased to announce the appointments of Mohammed Rufai as CEO of MTN CONGO-Brazzaville and Ayham Moussa as Chief Operations Officer of MTN Nigeria, effective 1 September and 19 August 2024, respectively. Both bring extensive experience and a passion for excellence to their new roles. Ralph Mupita, MTN Group President and CEO, said, "Congratulations to Ayham and Mohammed. Please join me in wishing them success in their new roles. On behalf of the MTN Group Exco, I would also like to extend my thanks to Djibril Ouattara and Hassan Jaber for their contributions to MTN over the years and wish them well in the next chapter of their career." Read More: https://bit.ly/3ykgcGE #DoingGoodTogether
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As part of our commitment to gender diversity and inclusion, MTN GSSC-Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Uganda have taken incredible steps to #ConnecttoCreate with women in business and technology. In Proud partnership with: UN Women Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) National Social Security Fund Hi Innovator dfcu Bank The Innovation Village MoMo from MTN UG ATC Uganda Advancing Women Entrepreneurs empowers women in business, aiming to grow the female MTN supplier base, enhance skills, and create sustainable ecosystems through mentorship. Read more: https://bit.ly/4c7JsOu #30yearsofMTN #DoingforTomorrowToday
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We're pleased to unveil our first Global People Report, celebrating the 'doers' and changemakers driving Africa's progress! The Global People Report will provide an overview of key factors shaping our Employee Value Proposition. We redefined the traditional Employee Value Proposition, transforming it into a ‘promise’ focused on delivering real impact. This shift is grounded in our belief that every employee deserves to live an inspired life. Our ‘Live Inspired’ promise shapes our people strategy, programs, and initiatives. As we mark 30 years of MTN, we remain dedicated to delivering digital solutions for Africa's growth. This wouldn't be possible without the extraordinary individuals who make up our Y'ello family, and inspire our legacy. Watch our Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Paul Norman, unpacking our people report ⬇️ Know more about how we create meaningful experiences, inspired by our employees, in our inaugural People Report. Read more: https://bit.ly/3y6tRRH Explore the people report: https://bit.ly/3WkJtJj #30yearsofMTN #LiveInspired #DoingforTomorrowToday
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As Liberia celebrates 177 years of independence, MTN proudly honours your remarkable resilience, courage, and pride journey. This day not only commemorates a rich legacy but also heralds a future filled with endless possibilities. Eighteen years ago, MTN embarked on a journey with Liberia, driven by a shared vision: to empower every Liberian through the transformative power of innovative technology and seamless connectivity. Our commitment to bridging digital gaps, fostering education, and creating boundless opportunities has united us in purpose and action. Together, we have connected hearts and minds, fueling dreams and driving progress. Happy Independence Day, Liberia! #30yearsofMTN #DoingGoodTogether
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#30yearsofMTN | Our journey began with a bold promise: to install 7,500 community payphones in five years. This wasn’t just a number; it was a commitment to bridging the digital divide in a nation where telecommunications access was starkly uneven. In just a decade, we didn’t just meet this target—we exceeded it by a third. But we didn’t take the easy road. Instead of focusing on urban areas, we also reached out to underserved communities, many historically marginalised and deprived of basic services. This was the first spark of our unwavering belief that- “everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life." Today, we consider access to internet-quality network, rather than just the voice network, the more meaningful measure of our progress. At the end of 2023, our broadband network covered nearly 90% of the population in our markets, equating to some 559 million people. This is a far cry from when we started out 30 years ago. Read more : https://lnkd.in/dpHn4_77 #DoingGoodTogether MTN South Africa
MTN's community payphone legacy
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Tune in to Business Day Spotlight, hosted by Mudiwa Gavaza, MBA as he speaks with our Group CTIO, Mazen Mroué, to unpack how MTN is building and investing in networks and technology second to none. The discussion covers: 🔹 Investing in our network to expand 4G and 5G services to meet growing data demands and enterprise digital solutions. 🔹 Expanding coverage into rural areas across Africa leveraging cost effective technologies including LEO Satellites. 🔹 The crucial role AI plays in our technology planning and deployment efforts. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion on how MTN is driving a digitally connected future. Listen to the Podcast: https://bit.ly/3ycM0xa Read more: https://bit.ly/3SgmD43 #30yearsofMTN #DoingGoodTogether
PODCAST | MTN tech chief talks strategy
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