The Future of African Banking, Telecoms, and Global Leadership

03 November 2025

This episode of MTN’s thought-leadership series features Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala, Brand Africa founder Thebe Ikalafeng, and our own Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita.

In a wide-ranging discussion, the three speak about the encouraging growth outlook for Africa, underpinned by its youthful population, investment in technology and a robust world economy, despite various geopolitical challenges across the globe.