Business Talk – Dr Nkosi Kumalo breaks down MTN’s transition to a TechCo

Dr Nkosi Kumalo is the General Manager of Product and Capability at MTN.

He is responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing the execution of product strategies, as well as identifying gaps and opportunities for portfolio expansions through partnerships and acquisitions.

Kumalo is an experienced leader who brings sales and technical expertise from various functions he has performed in the past – including leading a team of solution experts to deliver over R1 billion of net new revenue across numerous technologies.

In this episode of Business Talk, Dr Nkosi Kumalo discusses the difference between being a Telco and being a TechCo and explains why MTN is working towards becoming the latter.

He then talks about why MTN has partnered with Microsoft and how this partnership will benefit current MTN clients – including through improved service offerings.

Kumalo also discusses the potential that the partnership holds for the future and how it could impact the entire African business landscape.

You can watch the full interview with Dr Nkosi Kumalo below.