{{MTN Group has been named as the only South African company on the World Champions list. }} <\/p>\n
The list, compiled by analysts from American multinational financial services company, Citi Group, names global companies dominating their respective industries.<\/p>\n
Companies on the list must have a market value in excess of R30bn, be in the top three in terms of market share in their segment, and have global reach as well as a lasting sustainable business model.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing named on the World Champions list is exciting and humbling, especially as MTN commemorates its 20th anniversary this year. <\/p>\n
This global recognition signifies that we continue to play a vital role in our industry,\u201d says MTN Group President and CEO, Sifiso Dabengwa.<\/p>\n
MTN has been listed alongside iconic global companies including Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft. <\/p>\n
On why MTN has been chosen as one of the World Champions, the list states the company operates in 21 countries, is the number 1 player in 15 of its markets and number 2 in the rest. <\/p>\n
Dabengwa says MTN is a pioneering company, and continues to look at ways to enhance shareholder value and transform the lives of its customers through technology. He attributes this as being a key reason for the company\u2019s success thus far.<\/p>\n
From a single licence in South Africa awarded in 1994, MTN has invested hundreds of billions of rand in state-of-the-art networks and licences to now connect 210,1 million people in 22 countries across Africa and the Middle East. <\/p>\n
From basic voice calls and messaging services, MTN has broadened its offering to include numerous innovative communication, content and entertainment services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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