Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


MTN GlobalConnect, a leading player in the telecommunications industry, has made a significant move in its business evolution by unveiling a new name and positioning: Bayobab. The brand reveal took place at the International Telecommunications Week (ITW) Conference held in Washington DC, where over 6000 delegates from the digital wholesale telecoms community were in attendance.
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Connecting Africa with Next-Gen Digital Solutions
According to the statement, The introduction of the Bayobab identity signifies the company’s strategic transformation journey in connecting Africa through cutting-edge digital solutions, represented by its two distinct businesses: Bayobab Fibre and Bayobab Communication Platforms.
Inspired by the Baobab Tree: Symbolizing the “Tree of Life”
The inspiration behind the new name comes from the Baobab tree, widely known as the “tree of life.” Just like the Baobab, Bayobab aims to be the driving force behind the digital connectivity value chain across the African continent.
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Bayobab said, This rebranding initiative marks the initial step in Bayobab’s business transformation since the announcement of MTN Group’s Ambition 2025 strategy, which includes the structural separation of its fibre business, targeted for completion by 2024.
Strategic Transformation Journey
This strategic move will enable Bayobab to unlock inherent value within the business, attract strategic partnerships, and ensure compliance with local regulations in its key markets.
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