MTN
South Africa has once again demonstrated its leadership and commitment to
excellence, securing multiple accolades at the prestigious MTN Global
Leadership Gathering 2024 Awards. The annual event, which brings together top
executives from across the MTN Group, serves as a platform to set strategic
priorities for the year ahead and recognize outstanding achievements across
various business units.
Under
the leadership of Charles Molapisi, CEO of MTN South Africa, the company made a
significant impact at the awards, earning recognition in key categories that
reflect its operational strength, digital transformation, and commitment to
sustainable business practices. MTN South Africa was named the second-best
operating company of the year, a recognition of its exceptional performance,
market leadership, and continued contribution to MTN Group’s overall success.
The company also took first place in the ESG at the Core category, highlighting
its unwavering commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles,
ensuring sustainability is embedded at the heart of its operations.
Additionally, MTN South Africa secured second place in Value-Based Capital
Allocation, a testament to its strategic financial management and investment in
initiatives that drive long-term value for customers and stakeholders.
Further
reinforcing its reputation for excellence, the company was recognized for
sustaining an improved risk and control environment, demonstrating its strong
governance framework and ability to navigate risks while maintaining
operational excellence. MTN South Africa was also acknowledged for building
valuable platforms for enterprise, underscoring its efforts in developing
scalable, high-impact digital solutions for businesses. In the category of
building valuable digital platforms, the company secured third place,
reaffirming its success in creating and expanding digital ecosystems that
enhance customer experiences.
Speaking
on these achievements, Charles Molapisi expressed his pride in the dedication,
resilience, and innovative spirit of the MTN South Africa team, emphasizing
that these awards reaffirm the company’s position as a market leader and its
commitment to delivering on MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy. He noted that these
accolades reflect the unwavering commitment of every MTN SA team member to go
the extra mile in everything they do, reinforcing the company’s focus on
driving digital and financial inclusion, empowering communities, and ensuring
that MTN South Africa continues to lead the way in the country’s
telecommunications landscape.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
