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Building a telco API business for Africa

Building a telco API business for Africa

Update: 2025-09-23

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Saad Syed, CEO of Chenosis — MTN’s API monetization venture — reveals how the company is shaping the future of Africa’s digital economy. From a bold start-up culture to focused vertical strategies and early market wins, discover how Chenosis is unlocking new opportunities and driving innovation across the continent.

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Building a telco API business for Africa

Building a telco API business for Africa