MTN Group
President and CEO Ralph Mupita has reinforced the company's dedication to
advancing Africa's digital transformation during high-level discussions with
Rwanda's Minister of ICT and Innovation, Hon. Paula Ingabire. The meetings,
which included engagements with MTN Rwanda leadership, focused on accelerating
innovation and artificial intelligence adoption across the continent.
The dialogue
built on key outcomes from April's landmark AI Africa Summit in Kigali, where
African nations demonstrated their readiness to lead in Fourth Industrial
Revolution technologies. Mupita, recently appointed Deputy Chairperson of
global mobile industry body GSMA, confirmed MTN's full participation in MWC
Africa 2025, the continent's premier digital technology event scheduled for
Kigali later this year.
"Africa's
digital transformation requires collaboration between governments, regulators
and industry," Mupita stated. "Through
events like MWC Africa and our ongoing investments, we're creating platforms to
drive inclusive connectivity and sustainable growth." The discussions
highlighted MTN's strategic focus on expanding digital infrastructure while
developing local AI solutions tailored to African challenges.
The visit
underscored MTN's pan-African commitment to bridging digital divides through
its extensive network operations and innovation hubs.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
