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MTN's Mteto Nyathi: SA lacks visionary leadership to take the next step

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MTN SA CEO Mteto Nyati says his company is going to focus on people development and customer service to become the number one cellphone company for the first time. He tells Tim Modise that South Africa lacks visionary leadership to take the country forward. He says commitment to the education of young South Africans is key to creating opportunities and growing the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Aug 2015 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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