MTN Group said it will participate in the 2026 Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda, as the telecommunications company pushes for deeper regional integration and shared digital infrastructure across the continent.
The forum, scheduled for May 14-15, brings together African heads of state, policymakers, investors and business leaders to discuss investment, trade and economic development strategies.
MTN said its delegation, led by Senior Vice President for Markets Ebenezer Twum Asante, will include executives from several operating markets, including Rwanda. This year’s forum is being held under the theme “Scale or Fail: Why Africa must embrace shared ownership,” focusing on collaboration and coordinated investment to drive growth across African economies.
MTN said its participation reflects the company’s strategy of positioning itself as a digital infrastructure and platform partner working with governments and institutions to expand connectivity and financial inclusion.
“Africa’s next phase of growth will not be achieved through fragmented markets and duplicated infrastructure. It will be built through shared systems, coordinated investment and trusted partnerships between the public and private sectors,” said Nompilo Morafo. The company said discussions at the forum will center on shared digital and financial infrastructure, policy and regulatory harmonization, and co-investment models aimed at unlocking long-term capital for Africa’s digital economy.
MTN executives are also expected to participate in bilateral meetings, panel discussions and strategic dialogues with public- and private-sector stakeholders. The telecommunications operator, which has operated across Africa for more than three decades, said it intends to use the forum to advocate for scalable digital systems and regional cooperation that support broader economic participation.
By attending the summit, MTN said it aims to reinforce its commitment to regional integration, inclusive growth and the expansion of digital infrastructure across African markets.
