The MTN Group has been inducted into the inaugural Model Africa Corridor of Fame in recognition of its transformational impression on African shoppers and its function in shaping a constructive African narrative.
It was additionally recognised because the #1 Most Admired African Model Contributing to a Higher Africa; the #1 Most Admired African Model (spontaneous recall); the #1 Most Admired Model Doing Good for Society and the Environment; and #1 Most Admired Telecommunications Model.
The Corridor of Fame honour, launched this yr by Model Africa, acknowledges manufacturers which have demonstrated sustained excellence and affect on the continent over the previous decade.
MTN’s induction displays its ongoing dedication to enabling digital entry, increasing monetary inclusion, and contributing meaningfully to Africa’s growth.
The announcement was made alongside the discharge of the 2025 version of the Model Africa 100 rankings an annual, unbiasedly carried out survey spanning greater than 30 African international locations and representing greater than 85 per cent of the continent’s inhabitants and Gross Home Product.
“It’s an honour to be inducted into the Model Africa Corridor of Fame and to be named probably the most admired African model contributing to a greater Africa, probably the most admired African model by spontaneous recall, in addition to the model most admired for doing good for society and the setting,” Ralph Mupita, MTN Group President and CEO stated in an announcement issued by the corporate in Accra yesterday.
“That this recognition comes throughout Africa Month provides it added significance. It displays the progress we proceed to make as a continent and the function trusted manufacturers should play in advancing inclusive, digitally enabled progress. We’re grateful for the arrogance positioned in MTN by the folks we serve and stay committed to delivering significant impression,” he stated.
Mr Mupita additionally acknowledged the collective effort behind the model’s success, thanking MTNers, companions, and different stakeholders throughout the continent for his or her function in making this recognition attainable.
MTN operates cell networks in 16 international locations. Since 2021, the corporate has been guided by its Ambition 2025 strategic intent of main digital options for Africa’s progress.
This underscores MTN’s dedication to driving digital and monetary inclusion and fostering innovation throughout the continent.
Additional validating its model management, MTN was just lately ranked as soon as once more as South Africa’s most respected model.
The accolade was made within the 2025 Model Finance High 100 Report, which accorded MTN a model valuation of R50.7 billion. MTN has held this place yearly because the survey’s inception in 2012.
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