Telecoms giant MTN eyes banking licences as it pushes deeper into lending

BusinessDay | 25-08-2026 07:14pm |

MTN Group, Africa's largest telecoms operator, is exploring banking licences in select markets as it seeks to expand its lending services. The company aims to deepen its financial services offerings beyond mobile money. This move is part of MTN's broader strategy to grow its fintech business.

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