South Africa’s most valuable brands add $14bn to their value, as MTN reclaims the no.1 spot

South Africa’s most valuable brands add $14bn to their value, as MTN reclaims the no.1 spot

Financial and telecom brands dominate the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 30, connecting the country in meaningful ways; WeBuyCars makes its debut after revolutionising the used car market...

MTN Reclaims the Crown as South Africa’s Most Valuable Brand in 2026

Kantar BrandZ’s latest ranking shows that South Africa’s leading brands are not only recovering value but accelerating their growth by combining relevance, innovation and strong emotional connections with consumers. The 2026 Kantar BrandZ ranking reveals that the country’s 30 most valuable brands are collectively worth US$43.8 billion, approximately R735 billion, following a 47% increase in […] The post MTN Reclaims the Crown as South Africa’s M…

MTN ranked South Africa’s most valuable brand by Kantar BrandZ

MTN has taken the top position in the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable South African Brands ranking, with Kantar valuing the brand at US$5.345 billion, an increase of 124% since 2024. The recognition reflects the strength of the MTN brand as the Group continues to expand access to connectivity, digital and financial services across Africa. Produced by global research and analytics company Kantar, BrandZ combines financial performance with…

MTN reclaims number one spot in Kantar’s SA brand valuation report

HOME ABOUT US AMC COMMITTEES MEMBERS TOURISM CHAPTER EDUCATION CHARTERED MARKETER (AFRICA) CPM(A) NEWS & PUBLICATIONS NEWS ARTICLES PUBLICATIONS AMC Conference CONTACT US HOME ABOUT US AMC COMMITTEES MEMBERS TOURISM CHAPTER EDUCATION CHARTERED MARKETER (AFRICA) CPM(A) NEWS & PUBLICATIONS NEWS ARTICLES PUBLICATIONS AMC Conference CONTACT US BRAND VALUATION MTN reclaims number one spot in Kan…