MTN’s presence across our markets is shaped by people who are part of the communities we serve – supported by partners rooted in those markets and reflected in the trust of customers and businesses who rely on our services every day.

For us, that presence must be matched by responsible action. It starts with delivering on what we promise: resilient networks, broader access to digital and financial services, and reliable service to our customers. It also means staying aligned with national development priorities, working with local partners, supporting local participation, investing in community impact that can scale, and acting with accountability in each market.

Acting with accountability means doing the work responsibly, meeting our obligations consistently and being clear about the value linked to our role in the countries we serve. In 2025, one measure of that was the R61.1 billion MTN Group contributed  to revenue authorities across our markets, up 16% from 2024.

These contributions form part of the resources that governments use to serve citizens, invest in infrastructure and support economic development. For MTN, they also reflect a responsibility we take seriously: making sure the value linked to our operations is visible and accounted for in the countries we operate.

At R16.9 billion, MTN Ghana accounted for our largest tax contribution in 2025. This was followed by R10.5 billion by MTN Nigeria, R8 billion by MTN Uganda, R6.5 billion by MTN Côte d’Ivoire, R4.8 billion by MTN South Africa and R3.9 billion by MTN Cameroon.

“The taxes we pay to governments across diverse and dynamic markets enables them to serve their citizens – it helps them invest in public infrastructure and services and enhance economic development,” says MTN Group Chief Financial Officer Tsholofelo Molefe in the foreword to the Group’s 2025 Tax Transparency Report.

The 2025 Tax Transparency Report provides the detail behind the Group’s total tax contribution. It extends beyond corporate income tax to include indirect taxes, operating licence fees and levies, payroll taxes, withholding taxes and dividend taxes.

It also gives an overview of the evolving tax environment, outlines MTN’s approach to tax and tax governance, and provides effective tax rates and total tax contribution by market. The numbers are independently assured, giving stakeholders a credible view of the scale and breadth of MTN’s fiscal contribution across Africa.

“This report reaffirms MTN’s dedication to sound tax governance, responsible tax conduct and openness with our stakeholders,” she added.

Across Africa, being part of a community carries meaning. It is shaped by relationships, reciprocity and the understanding that progress is strongest when it is shared. You are known by how you show up, how consistently you serve, how you work with others, and whether your presence strengthens the community around you.

For MTN, this is what it means to be truly rooted in the markets we serve.

In every nation, our role is tied to the progress of the people, businesses, and communities we are part of. We understand that success only carries true meaning when it contributes to collective progress. That is why we build alongside local partners and champion local participation. We also invest for the long term and ensure that the value we create is visible and shared in the countries where we operate.

Read the full MTN Group 2025 reporting suite here