MTN Group champions digital acceleration at Africa CEO Forum 2025
Date: 2025-05-13
MTN Group has reinforced its commitment to Africa's digital and economic transformation through its platinum sponsorship and active participation in the 12th Africa CEO Forum. The high-level gathering, taking place in Abidjan on May 12–13, 2025, has brought together over 2,000 business leaders, investors, and policymakers to shape strategies for accelerating the continent's development.
This year's
forum, themed "Africa in a Transactional World: Can a New Deal Between
State and Private Sector Deliver the Continent a Winning Hand?, focuses on
strengthening collaboration between governments and businesses. Discussions
center on improving governance, implementing targeted public policies, and
advancing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to address
structural challenges and unlock growth.
Nompilo Morafo,
MTN Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, emphasized the
company's alignment with Africa's priorities. "Our participation
reflects our commitment to inclusive growth through trusted partnerships,
coherent policies, and shared investment in digital infrastructure," she
stated. Morafo highlighted the need for stable policy environments to navigate
global economic uncertainties and sustain Africa's recovery.
Ebenezer Asante, MTN Group Senior Vice President for Markets
Key
contributions from MTN leadership included insights on fiscal policy and
digital transformation. Ebenezer Asante, MTN Group Senior Vice President for
Markets, joined a panel on tax policy and resource mobilization, exploring how
public-private cooperation can foster investment-friendly fiscal frameworks.
Mitwa Ng'ambi, CEO of MTN Côte d'Ivoire, participated in a roundtable on
digital transformation, advocating for resilient networks, infrastructure
expansion in underserved areas, and supportive regulatory measures.
Mitwa Ng'ambi, CEO of MTN Côte d'Ivoire in chat with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa
MTN's
engagement at the forum underscores its role as a catalyst for Africa's
connected future, aligning with its mission to drive sustainable progress
through innovation and partnerships. The outcomes of the discussions are
expected to influence policy and investment decisions critical to realizing the
continent's digital and economic potential.
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
