MTN South Africa has announced a R480-million investment into KwaZulu-Natal, expanding and modernising its network infrastructure, with a strong focus on improving access in underserved areas.
The project includes:
- Construction of 25 new sites
- Modernisation of 90 existing sites
- Capacity upgrades to 120 sites
- Transmission upgrades to more than 80 sites
This investment aims to extend and add more capacity and speed to MTN’s 4G coverage, which currently sits at 97% in the province. Rural communities and townships will be the primary beneficiaries of the 4G expansion, while metros and larger towns will gain broader access to MTN’s high-speed 5G network.
“KwaZulu-Natal is a key growth province for MTN, and this investment is a demonstration of our unwavering commitment to bridging the digital divide. We are ensuring that no one is left behind in South Africa’s digital revolution,” says Busi Dlamini, MTN South Africa’s GM for KwaZulu-Natal.
MTN has also formally inducted the 2025 KZN leg of its Digital Skills for Digital Jobs (DS4DJ) programme, a strategic initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment through demand-driven MICT SETA accredited digital training.
The national programme will benefit 700 young people across all nine provinces, with 80 participants from KZN. The initiative is a collaborative effort between MTN, the EBL Institute of Business and Technology, Moses Kotane Research Institute, Durban University of Technology InnoBiz, and the Office of the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal.
Focusing on high-demand skills such as Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Systems Development, the DS4DJ programme equips participants with both technical and professional skills aligned with today’s job market.
“South Africa’s youth are full of potential, but they need access to the right opportunities. This programme is designed to not only train but also assist learners identify and connect with employment opportunities. It’s a direct response to the unemployment crisis, and it shows what’s possible when government, business, and academia work together,” says Dlamini.