Key appointment at MTN

Cellular network operator MTN Group has appointed as chief operating officer Sifiso Dabengwa, the MD of the group`s South African operations.

It says Dabengwa will fulfil a dual function and will thus continue in his role as MD of MTN SA.

"Mr Dabengwa has a proven track record of strong leadership in the management of the company`s South African operations and a demonstrable depth of experience and knowledge of mobile operations," the group says.

Dabengwa is to "further enhance the operational efficiency level as defined by cost and revenue metrics to drive profitability in a number of areas for the MTN Group".