MTN Group is a major telecommunications provider in Africa, known for its mobile network services and innovative partnerships to enhance connectivity.
AXIAN Group and Mastercard enter new partnership, echoing MTN’s earlier play in digital payments
AXIAN Group has entered a partnership with Mastercard to expand financial inclusion in Africa. The collaboration will introduce digital payment solutions in Tanzania, Madagascar, Togo, Comoros, and Senegal.
MTN remittance flows hit $3.4 billion, signalling new phase in Africa’s fintech race
MTN Group processed $3.4 billion in remittances in the first nine months of 2025, a 13% increase from the previous year. The surge in remittances is attributed to direct partnerships with top money transfer operators and joint marketing campaigns.
Optasia to Raise $365M in Johannesburg IPO to Fuel Global Expansion
Optasia plans to raise 6.3 billion rand ($365 million) in South Africa to expand its global footprint. The company will sell 1.3 billion rand in new shares through an IPO on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
MTN joins push to build AI models in African languages
MTN Group pledged to support the development of African language datasets. The commitment was made during The Y’ello Chair Vodcast at the UN General Assembly.
MTN in talks with US and European firms to bring AI data centers to Africa
MTN Group is building new data centers to enhance AI infrastructure in Africa. The first data center is being constructed in Nigeria at a cost of $240 million.
