Wednesday, May 23, 2012 4:59 PM SAST

MTN

MTN Group is a South Africa-based multinational mobile telecommunications company, operating in many African and Middle Eastern countries.

MTN describes itself as "the leader in telecommunications in Africa and the Middle East" and as of early 2007 is active in 21 countries.

MTN Group's President and CEO is Phuthuma Nhleko. MTN acquired Investcom, thereby expanding to ten more countries, mainly under the Areeba and Spacetel brands.

Headlines Around the Web

Rwanda: MTN Internet Disruptions Due to Undersea Cable

Feb 20 - AllAfrica News

Rwanda: Regulator to Probe MTN Over Network Failures

Feb 20 - AllAfrica News

Rwanda: 'Mobile Money' Transfers Hit Rwf 45 Billion Mark

Feb 13 - AllAfrica News

MTN Falls Most in a Month on Turkcell Suit: Johannesburg Mover

Feb 04 - Business Week

Liberia: Lone Star-MTN Welcomes LTA Move, But...

Feb 02 - AllAfrica News

Nigeria: M-Payment - GT Bank, Fortis Roll Out on MTN Network

Dec 27 - AllAfrica News

Zambia: MTN Donates to Matero Hospital

Dec 19 - AllAfrica News

Rwanda: MTN Joins KCC to Plant 7,000 Trees

Nov 27 - AllAfrica News

South Africa: MTN, Visa Launch Mobile Money Offering

Nov 25 - AllAfrica News

South Africa: Howard Music Springs Into Action for Latest MTN TVC

Nov 24 - AllAfrica News

Uganda: MTN Announces Mobile Money Instabilities

Nov 23 - AllAfrica News

Ghana: MTN to Increase Internet Penetration in Ghana

Nov 23 - AllAfrica News

Sitting, former MP owe MTNL over Rs 9 crore

Nov 22 - The Times of India

Ghana: Grand Opening Marks MTN Academy Induction

Nov 22 - AllAfrica News

Africa: Airtime Crosses Borders With MTN

Nov 16 - AllAfrica News

Liberia: Lonestar Cell Supports Amputee Football Team

Nov 16 - AllAfrica News

Uganda: Mobile Transactions Hit Record High

Nov 16 - AllAfrica News

Nigeria: Telecoms Operators and Poor Service Delivery

Nov 14 - AllAfrica News

Liberia: Lonestar Cell Donates to Muslim Congress School

Nov 14 - AllAfrica News

Nigeria: MTN Wins Two Awards in South Africa

Nov 14 - AllAfrica News

Articles About MTN

Africa's stunning growth doesn't come cheap

By Reuters UK

There is a lot of hype and excitement around Africa as the next hot spot for global investors but what they are quickly learning is that acquisitions do not come cheap. (Apr 19)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, WAL-MART, TELECOMS, INDIA, NIGERIA, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date Approaches: 10 Million Pre-Orders Reached, Will It Outshine The IPhone 5?
Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: Is It Coming In April Or May? (Roundup Of Rumored Specs And Features)

By IBTimes

Samsung Electronics continues to keep silence over the highly anticipated smartphone of the year -- Samsung Galaxy S3. However, the media world is abuzz with the next generation gadget's rumored specs, features and unofficial pictures. (Apr 01)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, SAMSUNG, TWITTER, ADVERTISING, SMARTPHONE, LONDON

China Scores Aussie Govt for Blocking Huawei’s NBN Bid
Investigation into Huawei’s Business With Iran: What Are the Implications? (EXCLUSIVE)

By IBTimes

Last week U.S. lawmakers had asked the State Department to investigate whether Huawei Technologies Co. has violated U.S. sanctions on Iran. In an exclusive interview with IB Times, Behnam Dayanim, partner and co-chair of the Litigation and Regulatory... (Jan 11)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA

A man looks at his mobile next to a Cisco banner at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Analysis: Cisco Set on Proving It Can Succeed in Tablet Market

By Reuters

Cisco Systems Inc is stepping up its push to sell its Cius tablet computers to corporate customers, defying skeptics who say the product is short of the sex appeal and brand recognition it would need to win over the workforce. (Dec 02)

MORE TOPICS: MICROSOFT, RETAIL, IPAD, CISCO SYSTEMS, MANAGEMENT, BLACKBERRY

A man looks at his mobile next to a Cisco banner at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Analysis: Cisco set on proving it can succeed in tablet market

By Reuters

Cisco Systems Inc is stepping up its push to sell its Cius tablet computers to corporate customers, defying skeptics who say the product is short of the sex appeal and brand recognition it would need to win over the workforce. (Dec 02)

MORE TOPICS: MICROSOFT, RETAIL, IPAD, CISCO SYSTEMS, MANAGEMENT, BLACKBERRY

Gaga "Mary The Night"
Lady Gaga's ‘Marry The Night’ Prelude Pathétique Released [VIDEO]

By IBTimes

Lady Gaga released the prelude to her upcoming "Marry The Night" video on Thursday. (Nov 17)

MORE TOPICS: TWITTER, LADY GAGA

Africa may have first commercial 4G network in 2012

By Reuters

Africa could have its first commercial long-term evolution or 4G network as early as next year, as wireless phone operators gear up to meet growing data demand from smartphone users, an Ericsson executive said on Wednesday. (Nov 09)

MORE TOPICS: BROADBAND, SOUTH AFRICA, VODACOM, BHARTI AIRTEL, SMARTPHONE

Nokia unveils first Windows phones

By Reuters

Nokia unveiled its long-awaited first Microsoft Windows phones on Wednesday, betting on the two sleek new models to get it back into the race with Apple and Google. (Oct 26)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, MICROSOFT, IPHONE, SOCIAL NETWORKS, FACEBOOK, TELECOMS

Corporate logo is on display at the Nokia flagship store in Helsinki
Nokia to Unveil First Windows Phones

By Reuters

The world's largest cellphone maker Nokia will unveil its first phones using Microsoft software on Wednesday, hoping they will kick-start a rescue of its ailing smartphone business. (Oct 26)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, MICROSOFT, SAMSUNG, FUJITSU, SMARTPHONE, AGING

Corporate logo is on display at the Nokia flagship store in Helsinki
Nokia to unveil first Windows phones

By Reuters

The world's largest cellphone maker Nokia will unveil its first phones using Microsoft software on Wednesday, hoping they will kick-start a rescue of its ailing smartphone business. (Oct 26)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, MICROSOFT, SAMSUNG, FUJITSU, SMARTPHONE, AGING