Africa abolishes roaming as Celtel’s One Network expands

22 November 2007
400 million people across 12 countries now connected across Africa in one borderless mobile network covering an area more than twice the size of Europe

Celtel to acquire majority stake in Westel in Ghana

22 October 2007
Celtel International, a subsidiary of Zain (formerly named the MTC Group) announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire 75% of Western Telesystems Ltd (Westel) from the Government of Ghana for USD 120 million.

Zain - New global brand for leading emerging markets mobile operator

8 September 2007
MTC Group, the leading telecommunications mobile provider in 21 countries across the Middle East and Africa, today announced it has re-branded to Zain (www.zain.com) which becomes the Group’s corporate master brand with immediate effect. In Africa the Zain Group will continue to trade under the Celtel brand.

Dr. Mo Ibrahim resigns as Chairman from Celtel Board

5 September 2007
MTC subsidiary Celtel International, a leader in mobile communications in Africa, today announced that Lord Simon Cairns has been appointed Chairman of the Board.

MTC Group wins three major awards at CommsMEA 2007 Annual Telecom Award Ceremony

3 September 2007
Awards include Lifetime Achievement Award for Dr. Saad Al Barrak, Overall Operator of the Year, New Telecoms Service of the Year - One Network

One Network now allows Celtel customers in East Africa fast and easy internet access

8 August 2007
Celtel International, the largest pan African mobile telecommunications company, a subsidiary of MTC Group, announces the launch of One Office, which enables high speed and convenient internet access for all Celtel customers in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda .

Leading pan African mobile phone operator announces sponsorship of African Arts and Culture Award announced

5 July 2007
MTC subsidiary Celtel International is proud to announce that it will sponsor the African Arts and Culture Award at the annual CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year.