Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank is a multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a history dating back to 1853. It operates through various segments, including Corporate & Institutional Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Private Banking. The bank offers a comprehensive array of financial products and services, such as current and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and wealth management solutions. Its corporate finance division provides structured financing, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and trade finance services. Additionally, Standard Chartered delivers transaction banking services, including cash management and electronic banking solutions. With a strong presence across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, the bank serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, small businesses, corporations, and governments, through its extensive network of branches. Standard Chartered aims to foster economic growth and prosperity in the regions it operates, emphasizing its commitment to being "Here for good."
MTN Group Limited is a leading telecommunications company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, established in 1994. The company offers a wide range of services, including mobile voice and data, international calling, enterprise solutions, and digital services. MTN serves both individual and corporate clients, providing products such as mobile financial services, broadband, and various connectivity options. Its enterprise offerings focus on connectivity, communication, and cloud solutions, while mobile money services encompass international remittances, savings, and lending. MTN operates in multiple countries across Africa and the Middle East, supporting over 251 million subscribers. The company also emphasizes digital entertainment through initiatives like video-on-demand and music streaming services. MTN Group continues to expand its presence and digital offerings, positioning itself as a significant player in the telecommunications sector.
SMILE Telecoms is a broadband provider company. Founded in 2007, Smile Telecoms says it has more than 300 million potential customers in Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and the DR Congo. Internet penetration in all four of Smile’s markets is still low so increasing the availability of speedy mobile connections can help more people go online, especially when combined with increased smartphone ownership.
IHS Towers is a telecommunications infrastructure provider operating primarily in Nigeria, with additional services across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Europe. Founded in 2001 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, the company focuses on offering a range of services, including colocation on owned towers, infrastructure deployment, and managed services. IHS Towers supports mobile network operators and communication service providers by providing managed services such as maintenance, security, and power supply for both its own towers and those owned by third parties. The company has a significant portfolio, owning over 23,300 towers across various countries, and it engages in infrastructure sharing and leasing, including options like build-to-suit and buy-lease-back arrangements. Through its comprehensive offerings, IHS Towers plays a crucial role in facilitating wireless voice and data services in the regions it serves.