MTN Group Ltd
MTN — +2.90% higher on the last session.
MTN Group Ltd (MTN) is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and trades in ZAR (R). The company operates in the Mobile Telecommunications sector. Current market capitalisation stands at R398.26B. MTN Group is Africa's largest mobile operator by subscribers, with networks across South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and other markets in Africa and the Middle East, plus a fast-growing mobile money (fintech) business. Its share price is driven by results from MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana, African currency moves (especially the naira), data and fintech growth, and regulation in its operating countries. Data on Mansa Markets refreshes every 30 minutes during JSE trading hours (09:00–16:50 Johannesburg).
How it reads against the desk.
Open compare →Dividend history.
Calendar →| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | 5 ZAR | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | 3.45 ZAR | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | 3.3 ZAR | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2023 | 3.3 ZAR | 11 Apr 2023 |
| 30 Mar 2022 | 3 ZAR | 4 Apr 2022 |
Latest disclosures.
All filings →Company profile.
Frequently asked.
What is the MTN share price today?+
MTN Group Ltd trades at R217.63 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, +2.90% on the day. Prices refresh every 30 minutes during JSE trading hours.
What is MTN Group Ltd's market capitalisation?+
R398.26B on the JSE, a large cap listing.
Does MTN pay dividends?+
The most recent dividend on record is 5 ZAR per share with an ex-dividend date of 8 Apr 2026 — a trailing yield of about 2.30%.
What sector is MTN Group Ltd in?+
Mobile Telecommunications, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa.
How can I buy MTN shares?+
Through any licensed stockbroker in South Africa. Mansa Markets maintains a directory of stockbrokers so you can compare fees and account types before you open an account.
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MTN Group Ltd (MTN) — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MTN Group Ltd (MTN) share price today?
MTN Group Ltd (MTN) trades at R217.63 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, up 2.90% on the day, as of 5 November 2026. Prices are quoted in ZAR.
What is MTN Group Ltd's market capitalisation?
MTN Group Ltd has a market capitalisation of R398.26B (ZAR) on the JSE, as of 5 November 2026.
Does MTN Group Ltd (MTN) pay dividends?
Yes. The most recent MTN Group Ltd dividend on record is ZAR 5 with an ex-dividend date of 8 April 2026 and payment on 13 April 2026.
What sector is MTN Group Ltd in?
MTN Group Ltd (MTN) is listed in the Mobile Telecommunications sector on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
How can I buy MTN Group Ltd (MTN) shares in South Africa?
You need a brokerage account (your shares are held at Strate through the broker's nominee), opened online in a day with EasyEquities (no minimum, fractional shares), through your bank (Standard Bank OST, FNB Shares) or a full-service broker; you need your ID, proof of address and SARS tax number. Fund it by EFT or instant payment, then place a buy order for MTN during JSE trading hours (09:00–16:50 local time), ideally with a limit price. Expect from about 0.25 percent per trade on low-cost platforms; dividends attract 20 percent dividends tax unless held in a tax-free savings account. Trades settle T+3, after which the shares sit in your account in your own name.