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MTN Group is the leading African company on the Forbes World’s Best Employers 2021 list

 


MTN Group is humbled to be recognised as the leading African company on the recently revealed Forbes World's Best Employers list for 2021. 

As part of the survey, employees from across 58 countries were asked to rate multi-national employers on aspects such as image, economic footprint, talent development, gender equality and social responsibility, the complete list features 750 companies. This year’s rankings represent a significant improvement in various areas for MTN. Overall, we’ve improved from position 419 last year, to 132 in 2021. We have also moved up nine places in the global telco industry rankings, to second spot.

This acknowledgement comes at a time when our sector is at the forefront of the changes that are happening in the world. In a year when we launched our new Ambition 2025 strategy and EVP, Live Inspired, we are excited that this acknowledgement, as with many others we’ve received, will serve to re-affirm and inspire people around our ambitions.” Says Ralph Mupita, MTN Group President and CEO

Read also: MTN Group CEO, Board Chairman and other top executives visit Ghana

We are humbled to receive this influential global recognition by Forbes, as people have found it difficult to be physically together, we’ve had to step up as an industry to connect them with each other, connect companies with their people and customers, and of course, enable the delivery of new and essential services to communities. To achieve this, we’ve relied on our people, their skills, innovation and can-do spirit that continues to shine bright alongside our brand.” Says Paul Norman, Group Chief Human Resources Officer  

Through our Live Inspired EVP, we aim to provide our employees with future skills, create a diverse and inclusive workplace and contribute to a sustainable environment.

To view the full Forbes World’s Best Employers 2021 list, please go here

Forbes World’s Best Employers list is determined using a survey of 150 000 full-time and part-time workers from 58 countries working for multinational companies and institutions. All the surveys are anonymous, allowing participants to openly share their opinions. According to Forbes, respondents were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family.

They were also asked to evaluate other employers in their respective industries that stood out either positively or negatively. Participants were asked to rate the companies on aspects such as image, economic footprint, talent development, gender equality and social responsibility. The 750 companies that received the highest total scores made the final list.

About MTN Group

Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market operator with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code ‘MTN’. Its strategy, Ambition 2025, is anchored on building the largest and most valuable platform business, with a clear focus on Africa. 

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