MTN South Africa and ZTE Advance AI-Native Green Network Innovation in Western Cape

• MTN South Africa and ZTE have successfully advanced the commercial validation of AI-native closed-loop energy intelligence solution ZTE AIR RAN EnergyTurbo, achieving 13.5% energy savings in a trial across selected Cape Town sites.
• The solution applies network AI to understand traffic patterns, site energy policies, and real-time service demand, enabling base stations to save energy during low-load periods while protecting service quality when demand rises.
• The deployment of EnergyTurbo across the Western Cape region marks a significant milestone in MTN South Africa's journey to operationalise AI-driven network innovation and supports greener digital growth.