Leading the way was MTN Ghana with a tax contribution of R16.9 billion( over $1 billion), followed by MTN Nigeria at R10.5 billion ($ 642 million), MTN Uganda at R8 billion (over $ 482 million) , MTN Côte d’Ivoire at R6.5 billion ( over $398 million), MTN South Africa at R4.8 billion (over $294 million), and MTN Cameroon at R3.9 billion ($238 million).
These contributions, which rose by 16% compared to 2024, represent far more than numbers on a balance sheet. They form critical revenue streams that enable governments across the continent to build infrastructure, deliver public services, and drive economic development for their citizens.
For MTN, paying taxes responsibly is more than a legal obligation — it is a core part of its commitment to the markets it serves. “The taxes we pay to governments across diverse and dynamic markets enables them to serve their citizens – it helps them invest in public infrastructure and services and enhance economic development,” said MTN Group Chief Financial Officer Tsholofelo Molefe in the foreword to the Group’s 2025 Tax Transparency Report.
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The comprehensive 2025 Tax Transparency Report goes beyond corporate income tax to provide a full picture of MTN’s fiscal impact. It details indirect taxes, operating licence fees, levies, payroll taxes, withholding taxes, and dividend taxes paid across its markets. The report also outlines the evolving tax landscape, MTN’s robust tax governance framework, effective tax rates, and country-by-country contributions. All figures have been independently assured, reinforcing transparency and credibility for stakeholders.
“This report reaffirms MTN’s dedication to sound tax governance, responsible tax conduct and openness with our stakeholders,” Molefe added.
At its heart, MTN’s approach reflects a deeper understanding of what it means to be truly embedded in African communities. Across the continent, progress is built on relationships, reciprocity, and shared success.
MTN believes a company is judged not just by its financial performance, but by how consistently it shows up, partners with local stakeholders, invests for the long term, and ensures the value it creates is visible and equitably shared.
