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MTN Group, Africa\u2019s largest mobile operator, and Microsoft have announced a partnership to broaden access to artificial intelligence-powered learning and productivity tools for people across the continent.<\/p>\n
The collaboration marks MTN\u2019s milestone of serving 300 million customers. It will introduce Microsoft 365 with Copilot to MTN users, offering AI-enabled support for research, writing, communication, and collaboration across devices. The package includes Microsoft\u2019s security features, such as built-in protection against phishing, data loss, and other cyberthreats with continuous monitoring across devices.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfrica\u2019s growth will increasingly be shaped by how effectively its people can participate in the digital world,\u201d MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita said. \u201cThis new collaboration strengthens that trajectory. Working together, we will open new pathways for innovation and opportunity that will define the continent\u2019s next phase of progress.\u201d<\/p>\n
By combining MTN\u2019s reach and local expertise with Microsoft\u2019s global technology capabilities, the initiative aims to help close the skills and opportunity gap and accelerate Africa\u2019s shift from basic connectivity to meaningful digital participation.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur collaboration with MTN reflects our shared goal to enable people to learn, create, and participate meaningfully in the digital economy,\u201d said Samer Abu-Ltaif, president for Microsoft Europe, Middle East and Africa. \u201cBy bringing Copilot to millions of MTN customers, we are helping unlock new opportunities for learning and innovation across Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n
MTN and Microsoft plan to begin rolling out the initiative in selected MTN markets in early 2026. The partnership aligns with MTN\u2019s broader efforts to integrate AI across its network and services, with a focus on practical applications that support learning, accessibility, and wider participation in the digital economy. It also reflects the company\u2019s commitment to developing responsible technology partnerships that promote sustainable growth and shared value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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