MTN Group

MTN Group Limited, formerly known as M-Cell, is a South African multinational corporation and mobile telecommunications provider headquartered in Johannesburg. The company was founded in 1994 with assistance from the South African government.

MTN Group's ownership has seen various changes, including a minority stake acquisition by Shanduka Group in its Nigerian business in 2012. The company has also engaged in multiple strategic acquisitions and partnerships, such as purchasing Verizon Business South Africa in 2008 and merging with Belgacom International Carrier Services in 2009.