The MTN Group contributed a total of R61.1 billion in taxes across the 16 markets in which it operated.
In 2025, MTN South Africa's total tax contribution (TTC) to the national exchequer was R4.8 billion, MTN Group's tax transparency report Shows.
In a statement, the company says this is beyond corporate income taxes paid to South African Revenue Service And it includes indirect taxes, operating license fees and levies, payroll taxes, withholding taxes and dividend taxes.
The report shows MTN Group contributed a total of R61.1 billion in taxes across the 16 markets it operates in, up from R52.7 billion previously, as strong financial performance boosted its fiscal footprint.
The telecoms operator reported a return to group revenue and profitability of R226.8 billion, with a pre-tax profit of R47.4 billion compared to a loss last year, resulting in an effective tax rate of 42.23%.
According to the company, the total tax contribution was mainly driven by R36.4 billion in excise taxes as well as R12.2 billion in profit taxes, underscoring MTN's role as a major taxpayer in its operating regions.
The company notes that MTN SA's TTC supports the government in serving citizens, allowing it to invest in infrastructure, providing services including health. EducationAnd increase economic growth.
“As South Africa pursues its development and digital Aiming for change, MTN is committed to responsible partnerships, supporting national development and promoting a more inclusive, prosperous future for all,” the company says.
“MTN's tax contribution reflects our commitment to act responsibly and contribute meaningfully to the country's economic growth. In addition to connecting millions of South Africans, we are proud to play a role in supporting the development, service delivery and public resources that enable national progress.”
The MTN Group 2025 Integrated Report shows that MTN SA served 40.6 million customers in South Africa – a country with a population of more than 63 million.
At the same time, according to the MTN Group People Report, the total MTN workforce in South Africa stood at 4,727.
MTN Group increased its investment in employee learning and development by nearly 20% to R327 million in the year under review, up from R272 million in 2024, as it stepped up efforts to build skills across its workforce.
The group says it encourages continuous skills upgrading through a mix of digital and in-person training, including programs offered by the MTN Academy and externally accredited institutions. The number of employees increased to 14,970 in 2025 from 14,461 a year earlier.
The telecom operator also expanded its social impact by investing R269.7 million in corporate social initiatives, reaching 2.5 million people, including youth, women and disadvantaged communities.
It said approximately 1.2 million youth benefited from education, digital skills training and employment opportunities, while more than 1.1 million women and girls were supported through programs aimed at advancing gender equality and financial inclusion.
MTN says its corporate social investment efforts are focused on advancing socio-economic development through digital skills, financial inclusion and community empowerment, including initiatives aligned to national priorities such as education, healthcare and economic opportunity in its markets.