15 September 2025

MTN South Africa has clarified that it has no plans to construct its own fibre optic network amid intensifying competition in the sector.

Instead, the company intends to pursue strategic partnerships or acquisitions to strengthen its presence in the fibre market. Ralph Mupita, CEO of MTN Group, emphasized that investing in developing a proprietary fibre network to compete directly with Vodacom would be unwise. Instead, he pointed to the importance of market consolidation through partnerships or acquisitions at the right price and timing. His remarks come amid ongoing speculation about a potential acquisition of Telkom by MTN, which has been a topic of industry chatter for some time.

10 September 2025

Martin Cox, Chief Commercial Officer at Paratus Group & Joseph Kibwott, MD of Paratus Kenya at the launch of Paratus Kenya

Paratus Group has completed a significant expansion into East Africa, marking a major milestone in its ongoing mission to deliver reliable digital infrastructure across sub-Equatorial Africa. The expansion aims to connect communities and businesses with high-quality, scalable connectivity solutions, supporting the region’s economic development.

Since November 2024, Paratus Kenya has been operating as a licensed internet service provider (ISP) and authorized Starlink reseller, offering vital digital services to local customers. Rwanda and Uganda have recently launched as ISPs, with Rwanda also providing Starlink services, further broadening the Group’s footprint. Tanzania joined the network in 2025, delivering ISP services to enterprise and wholesale clients nationwide. Across these four countries, Paratus is supporting sectors including retail, transportation, logistics, education, health, and tourism, ensuring that both businesses and communities have access to secure and scalable connectivity.