
MTN, led by Ralph Mupita, partners with Synamedia to launch streaming platform
By employing multiple monetization strategies, the platform will be adaptable to the unique demands of different African markets.
By employing multiple monetization strategies, the platform will be adaptable to the unique demands of different African markets.
This is a major twist in the ongoing legal battle between Baba Ahmadou Danpullo and First National Bank (FNB), with MTN Cameroon caught in the middle.
He warned that granting MTN additional spectrum could distort the market, reduce competition, and ultimately raise costs for consumers.
While business remained stable in South Africa, Uganda, Ghana, and Cameroon, the situation in Nigeria, Afghanistan, and Sudan weighed heavily on overall performance.
MTN’s sale of its Guinea-Conakry operations underscores the company’s commitment to optimizing its portfolio.
This alliance will focus on developing Open RAN (ORAN) solutions tailored to Africa’s diverse telecommunications needs.
The move is part of MTN’s broader strategy to enhance its existing network with satellite technology.
The telecom giant is championing initiatives that promote intra-African trade and connectivity, seeking to drive economic growth across the continent.
Mupita attributed the decline to a challenging macroeconomic environment exacerbated by global geopolitical tensions.
This stems from a Memorandum of Understanding signed during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, underscoring commitment to technological evolution.
Mupita emphasized the critical nature of the situation, describing the power outages as a “crisis” further compounded by vandalism of mobile phone towers and base stations.
Telecel’s acquisition of stakes in MTN Guinea-Bissau and MTN Guinea-Conakry is expected to drive growth and further development in these regions.
Under Mupita’s leadership, MTN Group has achieved significant milestones, serving over 289 million customers across 22 countries.