MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN) announces its audited results for the financial year ended 31 December 2021 and declared a turnover of N1.7 trillion for full-year 2021, a milestone that analysts believe will consolidate its position as Nigeria’s biggest listed company by revenue.

Read more: MTN Nigeria records triumphant full-year 2021 revenue

MTN Zambia, together with Huawei, launched the country's first 5G network, making the operator Zambia's first 5G service provider, thus paving the way for the new ear of mobile network in the country. This step promises significant technological improvements that will enhance faster connectivity speed, ultra – low latency and greater bandwidth.

Read more: MTN Zambia partners with Huawei to launch the country’s first 5G network

At Huawei UBBF 2021, Dubai, Ricardo Varzielas, CFO of MTN GlobalConnect, shares how to enhance connectivity among data centers, to ensure networks are ready to deliver the customer experience that 5G promises and promote the digital economy in Africa.

Read more: MTN GlobalConnect's Ricardo Varzielas: Accelerate innovation for long-term sustainable growth

All signals are almost green for the arrival of Christel Heydemann at the head of Orange, possible on April 1, the choice to be ratified soon at a board of directors of the operator. Only a few final "technical details", such as remuneration, remain to be finalized.

Read more: Heydemann, first woman expected to lead Orange soon

The governance of Orange Business Services will change as of January 17, 2022 with the departure of CEO Helmut Reisinger. At this time, Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, EVP of operations and customer service, will take over on an interim basis until a new CEO is appointed.

Read more: Orange Business Services CEO quits after 14 years of service

MTN Group’s commitment to improve our environmental, social and governance ESG performance has led to a significant upgrade in the Group’s ESG rating by FTSE Russell, and the inclusion of MTN in the FTSE/JSE responsible investment top 30 index.

Read more: MTN Group receives higher re-rating scores as they work to create shared value

In December 2021, Orange signed an EaaS (Energy as a Service) contract with Engie, a multinational utility company to convert the (Groupement Orange Services) GOS to solar power by installing a solar plant on rooftops and solar carports, for a total installed capacity of 355 kWp, to reduce its environmental footprint, minimize the share of commercial electricity from non-renewable sources and avoid using fuel generators (fossil energy that emits CO2). The commissioning is scheduled for the second half of 2022.

Read more: Orange data center GOS to convert into solar power plant

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