MTN is proud to once again take part in MWC Kigali, Africa’s flagship technology gathering, taking place from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda. The event, hosted by the GSMA, brings together leaders from government, industry and technology with a shared goal: to unlock the power of digital innovation for inclusive growth across the continent.

MWC Kigali provides an important platform for Africa’s leaders, innovators and partners to engage on the continent’s digital economy, demonstrate progress, and shape the investments and innovations needed for the future. As a founding partner, MTN values the opportunity to listen, learn and exchange ideas with peers and partners. Its participation reflects a long-standing commitment to accelerating Africa’s digital transformation by building networks and platforms that deliver value today, while advancing new technologies that will shape tomorrow.

Advancing Africa’s digital agenda

MTN’s participation at MWC Kigali 2025 will be headlined by Ralph Mupita, who will feature in Keynote 1: Africa’s Future First – Determining the Path to a Digital Future. The keynote will explore Africa’s position at a pivotal point in its digital evolution, with unique mobile subscribers projected to exceed 700 million by 2030. It will consider the opportunities and challenges shaping this next phase of growth, from the usage gap that persists even as broadband coverage expands to the rise of new technologies such as 5G, fintech and generative AI.

In addition to the keynote, MTN’s leadership will participate in high-level panels and roundtables discussing Africa’s digital trajectory, sharing their perspectives on infrastructure investment, FinTech, AI adoption, online safety, and the continent’s connected future.

Immersive stand experience

MTN’s stand at MWC Kigali 2025 will offer visitors an immersive experience that unifies the company’s platform ecosystem with live demonstrations, showing how advanced networks translate into real value and open up new possibilities for Africa’s digital future.

At the centre of the experience are MTN’s platforms MoMo, Bayobab and Chenosis, showcased to illustrate how they enable financial inclusion, connect communities, strengthen continental infrastructure and empower developers. The stand will also feature the MTN Skills Academy, a programme designed to equip young people with digital and entrepreneurial capabilities. To date, the platform has attracted more than 228,000 subscribers, with learners completing over 97,000 learning activities, including courses and career guidance surveys. This reflects MTN’s commitment to building Africa’s digital talent base and creating pathways to employment and innovation.

Alongside this, in collaboration with Ericsson, MTN will present demonstrations of 5G-enabled applications that highlight the power of real-time, reliable connectivity. HADO, an augmented reality game showcased in Africa for the first time, will demonstrate how low latency can support interactive learning, remote clinical support and skills training, alongside entertainment. A 5G-enabled robotic dog will demonstrate how connected technologies can enhance safety and efficiency in inspection and monitoring across various industries, including mining, utilities, and energy. The Ray-Ban Display smart glasses with neural gesture control will point to future possibilities in accessibility, workforce productivity and interaction with digital services.

Together, these showcases highlight what real-time, reliable connectivity can unlock for Africa. They point to broader access to essential services, safer and more efficient industry operations, and productivity gains across education, health, agriculture, energy and manufacturing, underscoring the continent’s potential for inclusive digital growth.

We look forward to engaging with visitors, partners and media at MWC Kigali 2025. Join us at our stand to experience the demonstrations first-hand, or contact the press office to arrange interviews and briefings.