MTN Group Ltd. announced a significant jump in adjusted first-half earnings for 2026, with growth as high as 23%, primarily fueled by improved results from its Nigerian, Ghanaian, and Ugandan operations. MTN Ghana specifically reported a strong H1 2026 performance, delivering robust revenue growth, increased profitability, and enhanced shareholder returns, driven by data, digital, and fintech expansion.
MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas stated that South Africa's problems stem from governance failures, not foreign nationals, urging a focus on structural issues.
MTN Group, Africa's telecommunications giant, has announced a major executive leadership overhaul across the continent, leveraging internal talent to drive its 'Ambition 2030' digital and financial expansion strategy.
Ralph Mupita, Group CEO and President of MTN, expressed strong optimism regarding Africa's potential to lead the next phase of digital financial transformation globally.
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has officially completed the separation of its mobile money business, marking a significant structural shift and a new phase in Ghana’s digital finance transformation.
MTN Ghana has been named one of MTN Group's three major subsidiaries by CEO Ralph Mupita, citing its strong performance and growth potential, making Ghana one of the Group's most significant operations.
IHS Towers has reached an agreement to be acquired by MTN Group for $6.2 billion, marking a significant merger in the telecommunications infrastructure industry.
Ralph Mupita, CEO of MTN Group, has urged for the implementation of stable policies and regulations across Africa to attract greater investment and unlock the continent's economic potential.
Recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa have resulted in the deaths of over 20 Nigerians and left 700 stranded as a deadline for foreigners looms. The Chairman of MTN Group has condemned the anti-foreigner sentiment, urging a return to national consciousness.
Ebenezer Asante, Senior Vice President of MTN Group, has urged for targeted reforms and innovative business models to mitigate the increasing risks confronting Ghanaian businesses, particularly those operating informally and in highly concentrated sectors.
Ebenezer Asante, Senior Vice President of MTN Group, advocated for a fundamental shift in how organizations approach leadership, emphasizing the need for ethical mainstreaming.
MTN Group has announced robust operational and financial results for 2025, successfully concluding its Ambition 2025 strategy and boosting its dividend by 45% while setting the stage for its next growth phase with an evolved platform strategy.
IHS Holding Limited has announced a definitive merger agreement with MTN Group, signaling a significant consolidation in the telecommunications infrastructure sector.
MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecommunications operator, has achieved the second-highest global ranking in the 2026 Ranking Digital Rights Index, becoming the first emerging market-headquartered telecom company to place in the top three.
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has urged for greater unity, rule of law, and economic integration across Africa to combat anti-immigrant sentiments and protect investments, addressing ongoing tensions between South Africa and Nigeria.
Ralph Mupita, Group CEO of MTN Group, has indicated a significant transition in Africa's digital financial ecosystem, moving away from USSD-based services towards smartphone-driven, app-based financial platforms.
An executive named Toriola has been allocated 3.4% of MTN Group's performance shares, valued at N13.5 billion. This allocation is part of the company's incentive program for its leadership.