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MTN Group Africa growth and sustainability

Overview

In late July 2026, MTN Group was recognized as South Africa’s most valuable brand, valued at US$5.345 billion. This aligns with its Ambition 2030 strategy to expand digital and financial inclusion across Africa. By August 2026, MTN reported strong first-half financial growth, with service revenue increasing 17.5% to R115 billion and EBITDA rising nearly 25% to R56 billion. While Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, and Cameroon drove performance, South Africa saw modest service revenue growth of 1.5%. Despite a 21.3% rise in adjusted earnings per share to 793 cents, reported headline earnings per share fell by 5.8% due to a R3.9 billion non-cash impairment on its Irancell stake in Iran. Consequently, the Group announced a share buyback programme of up to six billion rand. MTN is pursuing a dual-track expansion into financial services and digital infrastructure. CEO Ralph Mupita announced the company is evaluating the acquisition of banking licences in select markets to allow for direct deposit acceptance and credit extension. In the first half of 2026, MTN’s fintech platforms processed 13 billion transactions valued at $330.5 billion. Regarding infrastructure, MTN is advancing the acquisition of IHS Holdings and investing in AI-enabled data centre capacity. In September 2026, the MTN South Africa Foundation launched the fifth edition of its Women in Digital Business Challenge, an initiative targeting black women-owned ICT and digital businesses through funding, mentorship, and skills training. Since 2022, the program has supported 40 businesses, generating over R14.7 million in revenue. Additionally, in Nigeria, stakeholders highlighted MTN’s role in transforming indigenous businesses through procurement and technology partnerships to strengthen domestic capacity. Furthering its social impact, the MTN Foundation expanded digital and financial literacy efforts.

Entities

MTN Group · Ralph Mupita · Nigeria · MTN Ghana · South Africa

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Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    MTN Foundation expands digital literacy and business training in Uganda and Nigeria

    The MTN Foundation is advancing digital and financial literacy through its Internet Bus programme in Uganda and a new female-focused ICT and business skills training initiative in Nigeria.

  2. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    MTN supports digital entrepreneurship and local business growth in South Africa and Nigeria

    MTN is advancing African enterprise through its Women in Digital Business Challenge in South Africa and its long-term local business development and procurement integration in Nigeria.

  3. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MTN Group explores banking licences to target Africa’s SME financing gap

    MTN Group is considering banking licences in Africa to target a $331 billion SME financing gap using its MoMo platform and transactional data.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MTN Group reports strong H1 2026 results and expands into AI data centers

    MTN Group reported a 17.5% rise in H1 2026 revenue and announced a new venture, Africa Data Hub Holding Limited, to develop AI-ready data centers across Africa.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 20 sources
    MTN Group eyes banking licences and AI data centre expansion

    MTN Group is exploring banking licences to enable direct lending and plans to develop 150MW of AI-ready data centres in Nigeria and South Africa via a new partnership.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    MTN Group launches $375m share buyback after strong H1 2026 results

    MTN Group has launched a $375 million share buyback following a 21.3% rise in adjusted half-year profits, driven by strong growth in Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    MTN Group expands digital fintech and network infrastructure in Africa

    MTN Group is migrating its MoMo mobile money service to cloud-native architecture across Africa, while MTN Ghana announces a $1.1 billion investment to expand network capacity and connectivity.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MTN Ghana implements sustainability strategy for 2025–2030

    MTN Ghana has launched a 2025–2030 sustainability strategy focusing on energy conservation, digitalization, and the adoption of electric vehicles to reduce its carbon footprint.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MTN Group reports rising first-half profits amid regional growth and South African challenges

    MTN Group saw a jump in first-half earnings driven by growth in Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda, despite facing declining voice revenue and increased competition in the South African prepaid market.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    MTN Ghana leaders advocate for regulatory reform and sustainability

    MTN Ghana leadership calls for harmonized African regulations to support home-grown multinationals while launching a month-long sustainability initiative focused on measurable ESG impact.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    MTN Group meets IMF on Africa’s digital economy while MTN Ghana flags global supply‑chain risks

    MTN Group met IMF in South Africa to discuss Africa’s digital economy, and MTN Ghana posted strong H1 2026 earnings while warning that global geopolitical and supply‑chain risks could curb future growth.

  12. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    MTN Group Tops South Africa Brand Ranking and Sets Ghana Net‑Zero Goal

    MTN Group tops South Africa’s 2026 BrandZ ranking at $5.345 bn and pledges net‑zero emissions in Ghana by 2040, backed by a $1.1 bn three‑year investment.

Sources

360mozambique.com · a1radioonline.com · adomonline.com · africa.businessinsider.com · africancio.com · ameyawdebrah.com · asaaseradio.com · autojosh.com · aviationghana.com · businessamlive.com · businessday.ng · businesselitesafrica.com · cauris.africa · chale.news · ecofinagency.com · encomium.ng · entebbenews.net · financesao.com · financialafrik.com · ghanaguardian.com · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · ghanamma.com · horonyafinance.com · iafrica.com · investorsking.com · it-online.co.za · lagostelevision.com · latestnigeriannews.com · marketnewsng.com · meobserver.org · mtn.com · myjoyonline.com · nairametrics.com · newsghana.com.gh · oguntoday.com.ng · phenomenal.com.ng · primanews.org · realnewsmagazine.net · revista.tempo.co.mz · techafricanews.com · techcentral.co.za · techfocus24.com · technologytimes.ng · techtrendske.co.ke · telecomlead.com · theghanareport.com · thehighstreetjournal.com · thisdaylive.com

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