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In the news this morning former MTN Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Raymond Sifiso Dabengwa has died after battling sickness for a long time.
According to a statement released by his family on Monday 2nd September, the former MTN boss succumbed to Cancer. In the statement, Dabengwa has been described as a “titan in the telecommunications industry” and an astute businessman”
His family also praised his visionary leadership, integrity and dedication which drove significant advancements during his tenure as CEO from 2011 to 2015.
We are deeply saddened by the news of Sifiso Dabengwa’s passing. Sifiso was an integral part of MTN’s journey, serving as Group President and CEO from 2011 to 2015.
As a leader, his strategic vision was instrumental in guiding MTN through key phases of growth and… pic.twitter.com/9qfQL8RDBB
— MTN Group (@MTNGroup) September 2, 2024
Born in Zimbabwe, Dabengwa joined MTN in 2004 as CEO of MTN Nigeria before becoming the group CEO in March 2011. He resigned in November 2015, following a $5.2billion fine in Nigeria for failing to disconnect unregistered subscribers.
Dabengwa’s career spanned various roles, including Executive Director at Eskom. He held BSc in Electrical Engineering and an MBA. He was also listed among South Africa’s 200 richest individuals based on disclosed directors’ holdings in JSE- listed companies.
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