MTN South Sudan Targets Young People With New Digital Lifestyle Platform - TechAfrica News

MTN South Sudan launched MTN Shabab Nation, a youth-focused digital community and lifestyle ecosystem, on August 13, 2026 in celebration of International Youth Day. The platform is initially available to people aged 15 to 25 and is designed to connect, empower and inspire young South Sudanese through digital connectivity, education, entertainment, rewards and skills development. With more than 70% of the country’s population under age 25, MTN says youth are central to the nation’s future workforce. Under the theme “Young. Bold. Unstoppable.” members get a free 100MB welcome bonus, weekly data via the Mixo Mixo promotion, extra 100MB Yello Sunday rewards, partner benefits and learning resources. MTN also plans to expand through partnerships and community-driven initiatives as the ecosystem grows.