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UAE business giant Al Ashram joins forces with Africa’s largest network provider to build AI data centers across the continent
tech uae south-africa nigeria ai data-centers mtn tarek-al-ashram Dubai-based investor Tarek Al Ashram is backing a new entity, Africa Data Hub Holding Ltd., to build an initial 150MW of AI-focused data centre capacity across Africa in partnership with MTN, beginning in Nigeria and South Africa. The venture aims to serve MTN's internal compute needs and provide commercial cloud and enterprise capacity.
MTN’s Ralph Mupita joins UN backed global AI Commission to advance inclusive innovation
MTN Group has strengthened its voice in global conversations around artificial intelligence following the appointment of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Ralph Mupita, as a founding commissioner of the AI for Good Global Commission, a new international initiative established by the International Telecommunication Union.
MTN - MTN GROUP LIMITED - Allocation/Award of MTN Group Shares in Accordance with the Performance Share Plan 2010 and Dealings in Securities - 07/04/2026
Allocation/Award of MTN Group Shares in Accordance with the Performance Share Plan 2010 and Dealings in Securities MTN Group Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) Registration number: 1994/009584/06 Share code: MTN ISIN: ZAE000042164 (MTN or MTN Group) ALLOCATION/AWARD OF MTN GROUP SHARES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN 2010 (MTN PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN) AND DEALINGS IN SECURITIES BY DIRECTORS, PRESCRIBED OFFICERS AND COMPANY SECRETARIES OF MTN AND ITS MAJOR...
RALPH MUPITA: Seizing the digital economy moment to secure Africa’s progress
While we’ve made progress towards a digital Africa, the internet usage gap remains wide. According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in 2024 only 38% of Africa’s population was online; the global average was 68%. The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) says a billion Africans remain stuck in the voice era. This usage gap holds back development and is an obstacle to economic participation and human-centred development.
Enabling Africa’s full potential is what drives the MTN Group
Features Home » Business and Financial Times » Fri 20th Jun, 2025 » Enabling Africa’s full potential is what drives the MTN Group By Ralph MUPITA Connectivity is more than technology; it’s about opportunity, making digital inclusion a critical catalyst for the continent’s socio-economic growth. When people ask what progress looks like, I typically point to a classroom in rural Uganda that has digital access for the first time.
Enabling Africa’s full potential is what drives the MTN Group
By Ralph Mupita, Group President & CEO, MTN. Johannesburg, 17 Jun 2025 Connectivity is more than technology; it’s about opportunity, making digital inclusion a critical catalyst for the continent’s socioeconomic growth When people ask what progress looks like, I typically point to a classroom in rural Uganda that has digital access for the first time. Or to an entrepreneur in Cameroon using MTN’s mobile money platform, Mobile Money (MoMo), to run her business.
RALPH MUPITA: Enabling Africa’s full potential is what drives the MTN Group
In 2024, we invested nearly R30bn in infrastructure and technology and paid income taxes of more than R10bn. These contributions matter. But it’s what they enable — such as jobs and opportunities — that defines us. In 2024, we powered digital connectivity for 291-million people, including internet access for 158-million users and financial services for 63-million through MoMo. About 93% of the population in our markets — or 500-million people — are now covered by our broadband network.
Ralph Mupita to stay on at MTN until 2030
MTN Group’s board of directors has extended CEO Ralph Mupita’s contract by five years.
The fight for South Africa’s prepaid market
South Africa is increasingly becoming a multi-Sim market as consumers become more conscious of value.
MTN board rallies around CEO Ralph Mupita
MTN Group said its board is closing an investigation into its CEO following an investigation that found no improper conduct.
MTN is probing allegations raised against its CEO, Ralph Mupita
MTN Group said on Thursday that it is probing issues of alleged favouritism by CEO Ralph Mupita.
MTN Group swings to big loss, dragged down by Nigeria
MTN Group swung to a half-year loss on Monday, weighed down by devaluation of the Nigerian naira.
MTN moves to resolve dispute with tower operator IHS
MTN Group has agreed to reopen talks with top African tower operator IHS Holding over a governance dispute.
MTN says it must hike tariffs in Nigeria after naira collapse
MTN intends asking for regulatory support in the form of industry-wide tariff increases for voice and data services in Nigeria.
MTN sees end to Nigeria pain
MTN Group expects Nigeria to overcome the short-term “pain” of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms by next year.
MTN South Africa ‘tracking well’ in tough market
MTN South Africa’s margins remain under pressure as the company invests in making its network resilient against load shedding.
MTN shares dip on Nigeria forex losses
MTN Group has revised its estimate of unrealised foreign exchange losses in Nigeria.
Africa is booming
Covid-19 accelerated the transition among Africa’s 54 countries to wireless, remotely engaged commerce.
Building digital economy for Nigeria’s future
In the bustling heart of Lagos, at the 2023 Businessday CEO Forum, Ralph Mupita, the President and CEO of MTN Group, delivered a keynote address to Nigeria’s business leaders. His focus was not on his company’s achievements, but on Nigeria and its potential to become a significant player in the global digital economy. Other keynote speakers at the Forum included Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, and Osagie Okunbor, CEO of Shell Nigeria.
MTN - MTN GROUP LIMITED - MTN announces changes to Group Executive Committee (Exco) and Markets leadership - 06/12/2023
MTN announces changes to Group Executive Committee (Exco) and Markets leadership MTN Group Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1994/009584/06) (Share code MTN) (ISIN: ZAE000042164) (MTN or the Company or the Group) MTN announces changes to Group Executive Committee (Exco) and Markets leadership MTN shareholders are advised of the following leadership changes, including to the Group Exco, in line with the Company's succession planning to ensure the...
MTN Group Affirms Faith in Future of Ghana’s Economy
MTN Group today reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana, a market it has been investing in for over 25 years. Since the beginning of operations in the market, the business has been integral to the economy of Ghana, focusing on enabling connectivity, inclusivity and socio-economic transformation through digital technologies.
About Ralph Mupita -Pindula, Local Knowledge
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MTN appoints Ralph Mupita as new Group President and CEO
August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 Posted By: ITEdgeNews MTN, President, Ralph Mupita Mr Ralph Mupita, the current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of MTN, has been appointed to the position of Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President. According to a statement from the company, Mr Mupita’s appointment is effective from 1st September 2020. The incumbent president and CEO, Mr Rob Shutter, is vacating the position on 31st August 2020.
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with operations in 16 markets active across Africa period ended 31 December 2024 Latest news Message
from our CEO In 1994, MTN launched mobile connectivity in South Africa, marking the start of Africa’s digital transformation. We’re providing leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress, and offering Africans hope, dignity, and opportunity. Ralph Mupita Chief Executive Officer
SA has to act as ratings risk is here to stay
Despite the good news this week that S&P has not downgraded South Africa for now, the risk remains considerable that at least one of the rating agencies will downgrade the sovereign rating to below investment grade by the end of 2016. There's no doubt a sub-investment grade rating would further weaken the rand, a barometer of confidence, and put upward pressure on inflation and interest rates, which would affect all South Africans negatively, but particularly the poor.
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