MTN and Huawei Sign MoU to Build Africa's Digital Future

The MTN-Huawei partnership focuses on three pillars: 5G-A Infrastructure: 15K sites with MetaAAU 2.0, solar-hybrid power (35% OPEX savings) AI Services: Swahili AI toolkit for SMEs; telemedicine for 5K clinics Sustainability: 60% green energy base stations; 1M female entrepreneurs trained Validated in Nigeria's trials (95% crop prediction accuracy).

During MWC25 Barcelona, MTN Group and Huawei signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation to further consolidate their long-term relationship. The agreement defines a framework for cooperation whereby the two companies will work together to explore advanced connectivity solutions, cloud technologies, and digital infrastructures to drive sustainable digital development in Africa.

MTN Group and Huawei Strategic Cooperation MoU Signing Ceremony

Mazen Mroué, Chief Technology and Information Officer of MTN Group, said, “MTN has always been committed to delivering a seamless, intelligent and inclusive digital experience to our customers in Africa. Through our partnership with Huawei, we are exploring innovative solutions to enhance network reliability, improve quality of service, and expand digital access in uncovered areas. With advanced connectivity technologies and cloud computing, we hope to empower businesses, enhance user experience, and accelerate Africa's digital future.”

Li Peng, Senior Vice President, President of ICT Sales and Services at Huawei, emphasized the transformative potential of the partnership, “Our joint innovations in 5G-A networks and AI-powered cloud platforms will lay a solid foundation for Africa's digital economy. This collaboration underscores our commitment to developing localized African solutions to bridge the technology and skills gap in Africa.”

The MoU signing marks a new stage in the strategic cooperation between MTN and Huawei. Together, the two parties will explore innovative solutions to accelerate Africa's digital transformation and drive long-term growth in the digital economy.