By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
MTN Group and its major subsidiary MTN South Africa have maintained their Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) contributor status in 2025, marking this sixth year running for MTN Group and seventh year in a row for MTN SA.
The rating, verified by an independent agency, reflects continued performance across key elements of the B-BBEE scorecard, including skills development, enterprise and supplier development, and socio-economic development.
B‑BBEE aims to address economic inequalities, expand economic participation and strengthen long‑term resilience in South Africa. MTN’s strategic priority to ‘create shared value’ includes work to drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets, supporting economic development and creating a more connected and equitable Africa.
Group CEO Ralph Mupita said the sustained Level 1 status reflects the link between business performance and broader economic inclusion.
“Maintaining a Level 1 B-BBEE status over many years reflects our commitment to long-term business success and societal progress,” he said.
MTN’s sustained Level 1 performance is underpinned by consistent progress across the scorecard, including strong outcomes in the category of ‘Skills Development’, alongside continued momentum in ‘Enterprise and Supplier Development’ and ‘Socio‑Economic Development’.
During 2025, MTN spent R8.8 billion with 51% Black‑owned suppliers and R11.6 billion with 30% Black women‑owned suppliers, leveraging our scale to strengthen enterprises, deepen local participation, and stimulate economic ecosystems across the country.
MTN South Africa CEO Ferdi Moolman added that procurement, skills development and partnerships are being used to drive economic participation beyond compliance requirements.
Through its foundation initiatives, MTN said it reached more than 905 000 learners via its online school platform and over 25 000 beneficiaries through its skills academy, with a focus on youth and women.
The group said it will continue to embed transformation across its value chain as part of its broader strategy to drive inclusive growth and digital participation in South Africa.