MTN Group is a major telecommunications provider in Africa, known for its mobile network services and innovative partnerships to enhance connectivity.
Starlink direct-to-mobile network launched in key Sadc country
Airtel Africa launched Africa's first commercial direct-to-phone satellite service, Starlink Mobile, on 14 August. The service allows Airtel DRC customers to connect directly to SpaceX's low-Earth orbit satellites using compatible LTE Android smartphones.
Starlink’s Mobile Ambitions Could Find Their Biggest Test in Africa
SpaceX is exploring the possibility of offering Starlink mobile services directly to consumers in the US. The company aims to transition from a satellite broadband provider to a broader communications platform.
MTN Eyes Nigeria’s Lending Market as $500bn MoMo Fintech Spinoff Advances
MTN Group is working towards completing the structural separation of its mobile money business, MoMo, to facilitate independent growth. The company plans to upgrade its banking license in Nigeria to offer lending and international remittance services.
MTN targets Nigeria’s lending market as it seeks fintech licences
MTN is seeking regulatory approvals to expand its fintech arm into lending across Africa, focusing on Nigeria. The company aims to capture a larger share of Africa's underserved credit market, where 80% of Nigerian MSMEs lack formal credit access.
MTN Group Fintech Launches MoMo Financial Aid Kit in Zandspruit
MTN Group's 2026 Y’elloCare campaign is themed Expanding Equitable Health for Every Community. The MoMo Financial Aid Kit will be launched in Zandspruit, South Africa, from 1 to 21 June 2026.
