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MTN Group eyes banking licences as lending becomes its next big bet

Africa’s largest telecoms operator, MTN Group, is exploring banking licences in select markets as it considers expanding its lending business using its own balance sheet.

  • MTN Group explores obtaining banking licenses in select markets.
  • CEO Ralph Mupita highlights lending as primary growth opportunity.
  • MTN plans gradual transition to balance-sheet lending.

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