MTN still empowering people and driving change

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MTN has been connecting South Africans for 30 years, but today, they are going a step further in that evolution with the launch of their new brand positioning, which is about enabling real progress and empowering people. Bertus Van Der Vyver MTN General Manager for Residential and Postpaid tells us more.

14 Mar 2025 3AM English South Africa Business · Daily News

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2 Apr 4AM 7 min

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19 Mar 8AM 8 min

Acclaimed journalist Lourensa Eckard to headline Childline Free State's business breakfast

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10 Mar 1AM 3 min