# MTN CEO advocates African economic integration

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mtn-ceo-advocates-african-economic-integration
> Updated: 2026-07-29T00:30:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita addressed the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation Winter Seminar, urging African leaders to broaden economic opportunity by strengthening regional integration and ensuring predictable regulatory environments. He argued that migration concerns are a symptom of deeper disparities and that investment in skills, infrastructure, finance and institutions—combined with seamless cross‑border connectivity—would unlock the continent’s demographic dividend.

A few days later, Mupita reinforced the same message, specifically calling for the removal of xenophobic attitudes and regulatory obstacles that hinder the free movement of people, talent and capital. Citing the African Continental Free Trade Area and noting that roughly 80 % of MTN’s earnings come from operations outside South Africa, he highlighted how a borderless, digitally‑enabled market can drive profitability and inclusive growth across Africa.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-29: MTN CEO Ralph Mupita Calls for Borderless Africa to Boost Economic Growth

MTN CEO Ralph Mupita urged African leaders at a July 2026 seminar to eliminate barriers, promote AfCFTA and ensure stable policies, noting that 80% of MTN’s earnings come from outside South Africa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mtn-ceo-ralph-mupita-calls-for-borderless-africa-to-boost-economic-growth

### 2026-07-24: MTN CEO Ralph Mupita Calls for Greater Economic Opportunity Across Africa

MTN CEO Ralph Mupita urged governments and businesses at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation Winter Seminar to expand economic opportunities and regional integration in Africa, linking migration to uneven chance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mtn-ceo-ralph-mupita-calls-for-greater-economic-opportunity-across-africa

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