South Africa’s Competition Commission is holding private talks with the telecoms industry about relaxing M&A rules to enable 5G and AI infrastructure investment at scale. MTN CEO Ralph Mupita is leading the push — and Telkom, Africa’s largest fibre operator, is back in the frame.
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MTN Group FY2025: West Africa Takes the Crown as Revenue Climbs 23%
MTN Group reports R218.5 billion in service revenue for 2025, up 23%. Nigeria overtakes South Africa as top revenue hub for the first time. West Africa ARPU and data penetration drive the shift.
MTN’s 30 Million Homes Bet: The Economics Behind Africa’s Biggest Fixed Broadband Push
MTN 30 million homes FWA strategy — fixed wireless access economics, market opportunity, and the capital allocation logic behind the commitment.
MTN’s $2 Billion War Chest: The Acquisition Plan That Could Reshape African Fintech
With $2B+ in cash and 300 million subscribers, MTN Group is actively targeting fintech acquisitions in payments, lending and remittances. CEO Ralph Mupita confirms the strategy.