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Call for applications: UCT GSB Solution Space in partnership with MTN Group are looking for entrepreneurs to join cohort 2 of their 2020 E-Track Programme

Published by Press Office on 17 July 2020

This is a three-part venture acceleration programme designed to support individuals or teams to build scalable businesses.

UCT GSB Solution Space, backed by the MTN, selects 10 startups to join its Venture Exploitation Programme

Published by Press Office on 29 May 2020

The cohort joins the Venture Exploitation Programme, the second phase of the UCT GSB Solution Space e-Track Programme, to accelerate their ventures.

Nike, MTN, Dangote: Ranking Africa’s top brands

Published by Staff Writer on 28 May 2019

The most admired brands on the continent.

MTN: Inside Africa’s mobile machine

Published by Jonathan Ward on 31 January 2018

In 2010, MTN had to face an uncomfortable truth: Its basic business model was not growing as fast as previously.

Nigeria: Don’t worry about short-term economic volatility, says MTN chairman

Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2017

‘It is still a very important market, almost 170 million people,’ says Phuthuma Nhleko.

Why MTN is venturing into livestock tracking in Nigeria

Published by Kate Douglas on 10 November 2016

The telco is set to launch its mobile app to help cattle owners and herdsmen monitor and track their livestock.

Looking at Africa’s telecom growth through the eyes of MTN

Published by Kate Douglas on 28 February 2013

“The African continent has continued to blossom, where today it is seen as a rife continent for investment,” said Zunaid Bulbulia, CFO of MTN.

MTN still sees growth potential in Nigeria, over 10 years later

Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2012

“Our view is that there continues to be very significant growth potential. It is the largest market in Africa. It will very soon be the largest economy in Africa.”

How MTN is profiting from Nigeria’s informal economy

Published by Robert Neuwirth on 6 December 2011

Robert Neuwirth, author of Stealth of Nations: The Global Rise of the Informal Economy, examines how mobile operator MTN is using hawkers and street vendors as distribution agents.

Nigeria: MTN to give millions access to financial services

Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2011

Nigeria’s largest mobile telecoms operator MTN has announced that it will launch mobile money services in August.

MTN has managed to achieve great success in Nigeria.

MTN: ‘We studied the Nigerian market for 3 years before investing’

Published by Claude Harding on 25 May 2011

MTN studied the Nigerian market for three years before it took the leap to invest in Africa’s most populous country.

Phuthuma Nhleko

Foreign investors still negative about Africa, says MTN CEO

Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 January 2011

Many foreign investors with large amounts of capital at their disposal still hold a negative view of Africa although the situation is improving.

MTN has managed to achieve great success in Nigeria.

MTN sees value in having locals in charge of marketing

Published by Claude Harding on 1 October 2010

Mobile operator MTN places great importance on having local people in charge of its marketing in the various countries in which it operates.

MTN Ghana increases subscribers by 24%

Published by Staff Writer on 15 March 2010

MTN Ghana has increased its subscribers by 24% to 8 million for the year ended 31 December 2009. According to a statement by the mobile operator, “improvements in network quality and capacity, enhanced value propositions, the MTN Zone offering as well as loyalty programmes have enabled MTN Ghana to maintain its market share of 55%, despite fierce competition.” MTN […]

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