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MTN sends condolences to Zambia for the loss of president Levy Mwanawasa

The MTN Group wishes to express its sincere condolences on the passing of the president of the Republic of Zambia, Levy Patrick Mwanamwasa.

Says MTN Group President and CEO, Mr Phuthuma Nhleko: “On behalf of the MTN Group, I wish to offer our message of support to the family of the late President and to the people of the Republic of Zambia.”

In the process of acquiring 100% shareholding in Telecel Zambia in 2005 and rebranded to MTN Zambia, MTN has formed good relations with the Zambian Government. MTN will continue to invest in the telecommunications industry in Zambia.

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Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a multinational telecommunications group, operating in 21 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code: "MTN". As at 31 March 2008, MTN recorded 68,2 million subscribers across its operations in Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Iran, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Uganda, Yemen and Zambia. The MTN Group is a global sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ and has exclusive mobile content rights for Africa and the Middle East. Visit www.mtn.com and www.mtnfootball.com.

For more information contact

Pearl Majola at +27 83 212 2459 or majola_p@mtn.co.za

Lwazi Stuurman +28 83 212 1057 or stuurm_l@mtn.co.za