MTN Group
Tracked across 27 events · 694 articles · First seen May 21, 2025 · Last active Aug 13, 2026
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Impact: MTN Group appointed Jerry Soko as CEO of Eswatini, reinforcing its Ambition 2030 strategy and commitment to internal talent development and leadership continuity across its African operations.
Jun 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
MTN Nigeria, a subsidiary of MTN Group, issued a public warning on August 8, 2026, alerting subscribers to fraudulent online offers falsely claiming to provide a free 25GB data bundle as part of the company's…
Impact: MTN Group, through its Nigerian subsidiary, is the central entity issuing the warning. The event highlights potential fraud risks but also demonstrates proactive customer protection, which may have a minor negative impact on sentiment due to the scam's existence.
Aug 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
MTN Group has moved closer to completing its $6.2 billion acquisition of IHS Holding after shareholders of the tower company approved the deal at an Extraordinary General Meeting on August 4, 2026. The approval, which…
Impact: MTN is the acquirer, moving to full ownership of IHS to strengthen its digital infrastructure and reverse its previous tower outsourcing strategy. The deal is expected to enhance MTN's strategic and financial position, though it adds debt and regulatory risks.
Aug 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: MTN Group paid N442 million to Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as remuneration, reflecting its improved financial performance and the importance of strong corporate governance. The company reported a 55.1% increase in service revenue to N5.2 trillion in 2025.
Mar 19, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: MTN Group is the parent company whose Ghanaian unit, Scancom PLC, completed the structural separation. This move aligns with MTN Group's broader strategy to scale its fintech platform and accelerate long-term value creation.
Apr 02, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: MTN Group, through its foundation, is the primary sponsor and organizer of the training programme, enhancing its corporate social responsibility and brand image in Nigeria.
Jul 02, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
The South Africa — Government of the Western Cape launched a R686-million programme in 2025 to provide 54,000 matriculants with educational tablets and 50GB of monthly data. However, the programme has been plagued by failures:…
Impact: MTN supplied tablets and data but declined to disclose information and reported no faults. The programme's failure may affect its reputation and future government contracts, though it maintains that device management is the department's responsibility.
Aug 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: MTN Group is specifically targeted for a boycott by Nigerians, which could affect its revenue and operations in Nigeria.
Jul 28, 2026 · 16 articles
Business
Impact: MTN Group is a telecommunications giant that ranked highly in the Brand Africa survey, often competing with Dangote Group for top spots in various categories.
May 31, 2026 · 23 articles
Tech
Impact: MTN's executive participation highlights its role in African telecommunications and digital services.
Aug 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: MTN Group's existing network in Syria will be replaced by Zain. MTN Group had previously announced its exit from Syria after finding the business untenable.
Jun 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: MTN Group's chairman condemned anti-foreigner sentiment, highlighting the importance of regional stability for its extensive operations across Africa. The company has not experienced direct impact on its operations.
Feb 25, 2026 · 308 articles
International
Impact: South African telecom with significant Nigerian operations; targeted in seizure proposal.
Jul 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: MTN Group's subsidiaries in Ghana and Nigeria are key telco partners, providing subscriber data and reinforcing MTN's leadership in digital innovation.
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: CEO Ralph Mupita appointed founding commissioner of AI for Good Global Commission; company investing in AI and data centers.
Apr 20, 2026 · 123 articles
Business
CNBC and Statista released their annual 'World's Top Fintech Companies' list for 2026, recognizing 500 fintech firms out of over 3,500 evaluated across more than 50 countries. The list spans seven segments including Payments, Digital…
Impact: Mentioned as a member of Thunes' network, enabling mobile wallet interoperability.
Jul 20, 2026 · 47 articles
Business
Impact: MTN's GM highlighted the convergence of digital technology and sustainability, enhancing brand image.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: MTN Group>>> is listed among the organizations Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe>>> has worked with, demonstrating his experience in the telecommunications sector.
Jun 08, 2026 · 20 articles
Domestic
Impact: MTN Foundation sent goodwill messages, indicating corporate support for anti-drug initiatives.
Jun 26, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: MTN shares were part of the forfeited assets; no direct involvement.
Jul 22, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
Impact: MTN Group is mentioned as a more valuable stock on the Nigerian Exchange than Dangote Cement, but is not directly involved in the event.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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IHS Holding approved acquisition MTN GroupMTN IHS Acquisition...
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MTN Group supplied tablets and data South Africa — Government of the Western CapeEastern Cape tablet...
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MTN Group warned againstMTN Nigeria warns against...
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Bosun Tijani called for review MTN GroupMTN IHS Acquisition...
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South Africa — Government of the Western Cape withheld data payments MTN GroupEastern Cape tablet...
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MTN Group declined to disclose informationEastern Cape tablet...
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