Ralph Mupita stresses strategic approach to building digital economy at MTN Group editors' roundtable

The MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita has indicated the importance of adopting a strategic, top-down approach to building a digital economy, similar to what we see in countries like India and Brazil. He made these remarks at the just-ended MTN Group Editors' Roundtable, reflecting on MTN's 30-year journey of impact across Africa.

Mr. Mupita also noted that countries like India and Brazil have made deliberate decisions to create digital economies, enabling their populations to leapfrog to more advanced stages of development and fostering a more resilient economy. He cited examples of these countries' transition to cashless economies, achieved through traditional strategies and enforced strict coverage obligations.

Joining Mupita was Tsholofelo Molefe, Group CFO, who provided profound insights into several key areas, including remarks and insights into the H1 results, the evolving operating environment for MTN, and the developments in AI and their potential implications for Africa's future.

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye