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MTN

MTN Group is a South Africa-based multinational mobile telecommunications company, operating in many African and Middle Eastern countries.

MTN describes itself as "the leader in telecommunications in Africa and the Middle East" and as of early 2007 is active in 21 countries.

MTN Group's President and CEO is Phuthuma Nhleko. MTN acquired Investcom, thereby expanding to ten more countries, mainly under the Areeba and Spacetel brands.

Headlines Around the Web

Ex-MTN CEO looms large over Reliance Communications deal

Jun 03 - The Times of India

S Africa suspends ambassador over Iran lawsuit

Jul 13 - Financial Times

Rwanda: MTN Internet Disruptions Due to Undersea Cable

Feb 21, 2012 - AllAfrica News

Rwanda: Regulator to Probe MTN Over Network Failures

Feb 20, 2012 - AllAfrica News

Rwanda: 'Mobile Money' Transfers Hit Rwf 45 Billion Mark

Feb 13, 2012 - AllAfrica News

MTN Falls Most in a Month on Turkcell Suit: Johannesburg Mover

Feb 04, 2012 - Business Week

Liberia: Lone Star-MTN Welcomes LTA Move, But...

Feb 02, 2012 - AllAfrica News

Nigeria: M-Payment - GT Bank, Fortis Roll Out on MTN Network

Dec 27, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Zambia: MTN Donates to Matero Hospital

Dec 19, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Rwanda: MTN Joins KCC to Plant 7,000 Trees

Nov 27, 2011 - AllAfrica News

South Africa: MTN, Visa Launch Mobile Money Offering

Nov 25, 2011 - AllAfrica News

South Africa: Howard Music Springs Into Action for Latest MTN TVC

Nov 25, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Uganda: MTN Announces Mobile Money Instabilities

Nov 24, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Ghana: MTN to Increase Internet Penetration in Ghana

Nov 23, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Sitting, former MP owe MTNL over Rs 9 crore

Nov 23, 2011 - The Times of India

Ghana: Grand Opening Marks MTN Academy Induction

Nov 22, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Africa: Airtime Crosses Borders With MTN

Nov 17, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Liberia: Lonestar Cell Supports Amputee Football Team

Nov 16, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Uganda: Mobile Transactions Hit Record High

Nov 16, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Nigeria: Telecoms Operators and Poor Service Delivery

Nov 14, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Articles About MTN

Turkcell withdraws U.S. lawsuit against MTN Group

By Reuters

Turkish telecom company Turkcell dropped its multibillion-dollar U.S. lawsuit against rival African mobile phone group MTN Group, citing a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that hurt its case. (May 02)

MORE TOPICS: HUMAN RIGHTS, COURT, SUPREME COURT, LAWSUIT, HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

MTN says U.S. ruling a "positive" in Iran suit defense

By Reuters

The chief executive of South African telecom MTN Group on Thursday hailed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling as a major boost to its defense against a $4.2 billion lawsuit from rival Turkcell. (Apr 18)

MORE TOPICS: HUMAN RIGHTS, COURT, SUPREME COURT, LAWSUIT

Google's Schmidt to visit Myanmar, an untapped telecoms market

By Reuters

Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt plans to go to Myanmar next week, the first high-profile tech company executive to visit after reforms that prompted Western nations to ease sanctions following decades of military dictatorship. (Mar 16)

MORE TOPICS: USAID, MICROSOFT, TELECOMS, INDIA, INTEL, INVESTMENT

South African mobile operator MTN eyes Myanmar license

By Reuters

MTN Group <MTNJ.J>, Africa's largest mobile phone company, is interested in a Myanmar operating license, which it expects will cost the winning bidder $200-$500 million in license fees. (Mar 07)

MORE TOPICS: COURT, TELECOMS, SOUTH AFRICA, ETHIOPIA, LAWSUIT

MTN says probe dismisses corruption allegations

By Reuters

An external committee appointed by African mobile phone group MTN to investigate claims by rival Turkcell of corrupt dealings in Iran has dismissed the allegations as "a fabric of lies, distortions and inventions". (Feb 02)

MORE TOPICS: TELECOMS, LAWSUIT

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Huawei Implicated in Deal to Sell Embargoed HP Equipment to Iran [VIDEO]

By IBTimes UK

Huawei reportedly involved in deal to sell equipment to Iranian telecoms giant MCI. (Dec 31)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, HP, CALIFORNIA, NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Exclusive: Huawei partner offered embargoed HP gear to Iran

By Reuters

A major Iranian partner of Huawei Technologies offered to sell at least 1.3 million euros worth of embargoed Hewlett-Packard computer equipment to Iran's largest mobile-phone operator in late 2010, documents show. (Dec 31)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, DUBAI, HP, NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Exclusive - Huawei partner offered embargoed HP gear to Iran

By Reuters UK

A major Iranian partner of Huawei Technologies offered to sell at least 1.3 million euros worth of embargoed Hewlett-Packard computer equipment to Iran's largest mobile-phone operator in late 2010, documents show. (Dec 31)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, DUBAI, HP, NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Indian FX/Debt Factors to Look Out for on Dec. 26

By Reuters

Indian FX/Debt Factors to Look Out for on Dec. 26 (Dec 26)

MORE TOPICS: INDIA, MANAGEMENT, RBI

South Africa's Standard Bank to appeal $60 million ruling

By Reuters

South Africa's Standard Bank <SBKJ.J> said on Friday it would appeal an arbitration ruling to refund at least $60 million worth of shares to a union pension fund. (Dec 07)

MORE TOPICS: COURT