MTN Group and Huawei unveil an Innovation Technology Lab at MTN Group’s headquarters in South Africa, marking a significant milestone in their collaborative efforts across various digital domains.
The inauguration of the Technology Innovation Lab underscores the deepening partnership between the two entities, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this year at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, aimed at enhancing cooperation in technology development.
Equipped with cutting-edge facilities, the Technology Innovation Lab is poised to drive modern research and development initiatives, positioning itself as a catalyst for digital advancement in Africa.
MTN emphasizes that the lab will not only facilitate its evolution beyond traditional telecommunications but also enable the provision of comprehensive technology services tailored to the African context.
Ralph Mupita, president and CEO of MTN Group, underscores the lab’s role in developing sustainable and transformative solutions, specifically designed to address Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities, emphasizing a commitment to solutions “born in Africa, for Africa.” Mazen Mroué, MTN Group’s chief technology and information officer, highlights the lab’s collaborative nature, emphasizing its function as a platform for bringing together the best minds to innovate and create solutions that have the potential to positively impact lives across the continent.
