by SAVIOUS KWINIKA
JOHANNESBURG – MTN South Africa has announced a R300 million (US$16,9 million) investment to upgrade its network infrastructure in Gauteng, the country’s economic hub.
This forms part of the company’s broader R4,5 billion national investment plan for 2025, aimed at ensuring South Africans have access to world-class connectivity.
Primary investment includes the acquisition and construction of several new base stations, as well as operational improvements and capacity upgrades to over 70 sites.
“The R300 million investment, part of the national rollout to enhance the company’s digital capabilities, will lead to improvements in battery, site security, and energy facilities, including the availability of generators across the province,” said Machawe Dlamini, General Manager for Gauteng Operations at MTN SA.
This budget allocation supports MTN in Gauteng by enhancing the quality, resilience, and performance of its network.
The enhanced levels of access and service anticipated from the upgrades, which will include the introduction of 5G and improved LTE performance, are scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.
“The achievement of our objectives will also signify another step forward in MTN’s long-standing commitment to bridging the digital divide and ensuring that all South Africans have access to online educational, health, and business services capable of enriching and transforming lives,” Dlamini said.
Recently, MTN’s confirmed a R480 million investment dedicated to network upgrades in KwaZulu-Natal.
– CAJ News
