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Telecommunications infrastructure, spectrum policy, broadband expansion, and the networks connecting Africa.

MTN Completes Separation of Ghana Mobile Money Business into Fintech Unit

MTN Ghana has completed the separation of its mobile money operations into a standalone fintech firm, as the telecom giant seeks to accelerate growth in Africa’s $1.4 trillion mobile payments market.

Chinaturum IheomaApr 3, 20266 min read

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Why MTN Is Phasing Out Ayoba After Seven Years of Competing With WhatsApp

After launching Ayoba in 2019 as a homegrown rival to WhatsApp, MTN is now replacing the app with a broader digital ecosystem strategy centered on fintech, connectivity, and entertainment services.

Chinaturum Iheoma4 min

Data and Fintech Push MTN Uganda Profit to Ush678.8 Billion in 2025

Rising smartphone adoption and booming fintech services helped MTN Uganda grow profit to Ush678.8 billion in 2025, reflecting the rapid transformation of Africa’s telecom industry beyond traditional voice and SMS revenues.

Chinaturum Iheoma2 min