MTN South Africa Commits R22 Billion to Accelerate Digital Transformation
The investment will be directed toward expanding network infrastructure and IT systems, with the goal of improving broadband access, strengthening digital connectivity, and enabling greater participation in the digital economy across communities and industries.
MTN South Africa has announced a major investment commitment of nearly R22 billion over three years aimed at accelerating South Africa’s digital transformation and supporting economic growth.
The investment will be directed toward expanding network infrastructure and IT systems, with the goal of improving broadband access, strengthening digital connectivity, and enabling greater participation in the digital economy across communities and industries. In 2025 alone, MTN South Africa invested R6.8 billion, reinforcing its focus on digital inclusion.
The company said the initiative is also designed to support entrepreneurship, innovation, and broader socio-economic development through improved connectivity and access to digital services.
In addition to infrastructure spending, MTN highlighted its broader contribution to national development, noting that it paid nearly R5.4 billion in taxes in 2024 across multiple categories. The company emphasized its role in job creation and digital skills development as part of its long-term commitment to South Africa’s economic progress.
Speaking at the recent South Africa Investment Conference, MTN South Africa CEO Ferdi Moolman said continued investment in network infrastructure, job creation, and digital skills development is driving meaningful socio-economic impact and strengthening MTN’s role as a responsible corporate citizen.
