MTN Group

MTN Group staked a claim to being the first operator in Africa to conduct a proof-of-concept test for standalone (SA) 5G following a trial involving Microsoft Azure.

South Africa-based MTN Group reportedly commenced an assessment into the sale of some of its assets in West Africa as part of a strategy to refocus on growing its business in its leading markets.

Telecom Infra Project (TIP) announced Amith Maharaj, group technology executive of African operator MTN Group, joined its board of directors, bolstering an existing partnership between the pair.

Africa-focused MTN Group unveiled Christian Bombrun as CEO of its digital platforms unit, taking over from the division’s CFO Minnie Harris who had been covering the role on an interim basis since April.

MTN Nigeria began offering limited 5G services ahead of full commercial launch in seven cities, making the country one of a small number on the African continent to offer the latest generation of mobile network technology.

Increased adoption of data and financial services helped propel MTN Group service revenue in Q1, though CEO Ralph Mupita (pictured) cautioned inflation and geopolitical issues could have a moderate impact moving forward.

MTN Group made senior leadership appointments in its Nigeria, Iran and Sudan units, moves it noted supported a strategy which includes spinning-off its fintech business and focusing on key growth areas.