MTN - MTN Acquires 100% Of Libertis Telecom In The Republic Of Congo ("Congo    
      Brazzaville")                                                             
MTN Group Limited                                                               
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
Registration number 1994/009584/06)                                             
Share code: MTN                                                                 
ISIN ZAE000042164                                                               
("MTN")                                                                         
MTN ACQUIRES 100% OF LIBERTIS TELECOM IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO ("CONGO          
BRAZZAVILLE")                                                                   
MTN announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Libertis Telecom ("Libertis"), 
one of two cellular network operators in Congo Brazzaville for a consideration  
of US$102.5million.                                                             
The country has a population of 3.5 million people with mobile penetration      
estimated at 13.9%. Libertis provides coverage in various towns to approximately
190 000 subscribers and has a market share of approximately 39%.                
The acquisition of Libertis is in line with MTN"s strategy to consolidate its   
position as the leading provider of telecommunications in developing markets and
further entrenches its footprint on the African continent.                      
Fairland                                                                        
12 December 2005                                                                
Sponsor                                                                         
Merrill Lynch South Africa (Pty) Limited                                        
Date: 12/12/2005 12:49:50 PM Produced by the JSE SENS Department