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Angela Mensah-Poku

Also known as: Mrs. Mensah-Poku

Angela Mensah-Poku — MTN Ghana Chief Enterprise Officer, leads SME Accelerate programme equipping entrepreneurs with digital and financial skills.

2026-04-272026-10-09

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … Mensah-Poku addressing quests Chief Enterprise Officer of MTN Ghana, Angela Mensah-Poku, says adaptability, not size, is now the real competitive advantage for businesses in a rapidly changing world. …

    Adaptability Is The New Competitive Advantage – Angela Mensah-Poku
  3. September 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … Angela Mensah-Poku, CEO of MTN Ghana’s Enterprise Business, noted at the 2026 launch of the SME Accelerate programme that the initiative will “introduce regional SME clinics offering training in digital tools, financial management, and mentorship.” GEA CEO Margaret Ansei stressed …

    Why Ghana’s MSMEs must rethink human capital investment: Seven strategic benefits
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … Chief Enterprise Business Officer Angela Mensah-Poku described banks routinely turning away owners who lack formal assets or documentation, unwilling to accept an informal ledger as evidence of creditworthiness. …

    MTN’s long game on small business, A JBA analysis
  7. Daily Guide

    … Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Angela Mensah-Poku, announced the plan at the MTN Media and Stakeholders Forum in Kumasi on Wednesday. …

    MTN Targets 800 New Cell Sites In 3 Years
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … er Engagement held in Kumasi as part of activities marking its 30th anniversary celebration, themed: ‘30 Years of Progress, Powered by You.’ Addressing media practitioners, regulators, customers and other stakeholders, the Chief Enterprise Officer of MTN Ghana, Angela Mensah-Poku …

    MTN marks 30 years with renewed focus on digital inclusion
  9. July 2026
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    … Speaking at the MTN Media and Stakeholders Forum in Kumasi on Tuesday, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Angela Mensah-Poku, said the investment would focus on improving network coverage, scaling up next-generation technology and deepening financial inclusion. …

    MTN commits $1.1bn to expand network
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    … Angela Mensah-Poku, Chief Enterprise Business Officer; Bernard Acquah, Chief Information Officer; Ibrahim Misto, Chief Consumer Officer; Noel Kojo-Ganson, Chief Consumer Officer; and William Tetteh, Chief Transformation Officer. …

    MTN Ghana marks 30 years with landmark anniversary launch in Accra
  13. Business & Financial Times

    … Sylvia Otuo Acheampong, Chief Products and Services Officer, and Angela Mensah-Poku, Chief Enterprise Officer, of MTN Ghana brought executive depth to the summit’s panel programme, moderating sessions across all three days of the event, amplifying MMFL’s voice in conversations sp …

    MobileMoney Fintech LTD drives conversation on Africa’s Digital Finance Frontier at 2026 3i Africa Summit
  14. Joy Online

    … Hosted under the theme “AI and the Future of Business,” the high-level roundtable opened with remarks from Angela Mensah-Poku, MTN’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer. …

    MTN CTIO Roundtable 2026 shifts AI debate to job creation in Ghana
  15. April 2026
  16. Joy Online

    … The 13-week intensive program was jointly launched by MTN Ghana’s Chief Enterprise Officer, Angela Mensah-Poku, and the President of Nova Business School Africa, Prof. …

    MTN Ghana, Nova Business School launch second Mini MBA cohort for SME growth
Business

MTN Ghana chief urges adaptability as competitive edge for SMEs

The News

MTN Ghana Chief Enterprise Officer Angela Mensah-Poku says adaptability, not size, is the real competitive advantage for businesses in a rapidly changing world. She highlighted MTN's SME Accelerate programme, which equipped over 1,000 entrepreneurs with skills in digital adoption and financial management, and awarded seed funding to nine entrepreneurs this year.

15 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

  1. MTN Ghana chief urges adaptability as competitive edge for SMEs

    MTN Ghana Chief Enterprise Officer Angela Mensah-Poku says adaptability, not size, is the real competitive advantage for businesses in a rapidly changing world. She highlighted MTN's SME Accelerate programme, which equipped over 1,000 entrepreneurs with skills in digital adoption and financial management, and awarded seed funding to nine entrepreneurs this year.

    15 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Monday 14 September

  1. Ghana's MSMEs must invest more strategically in human capital training

    Ghana's MSMEs, which account for over 90% of all businesses and contribute about 70% of GDP, face a 50% failure rate, partly due to severe underinvestment in human capital. The article argues that rethinking training and human capital investment is a strategic necessity for MSME survival.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. MTN launches third SME Accelerate programme for small businesses

    MTN Ghana has unveiled the third edition of its SME Accelerate programme, a year-long campaign offering training, digital-tool subsidies and market access initiatives designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises move into the formal economy. The programme represents MTN's deeper direct involvement as an operator building products and financing partnerships, not merely sponsoring the initiative.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. MTN Ghana plans 800 new cell sites in three-year investment

    MTN Ghana has announced plans to construct about 800 new cell sites nationwide as part of a $1.1 billion investment programme over three years to expand network coverage and deepen digital services, with $380 million allocated for 2026 alone to expand network capacity, strengthen digital infrastructure, support 5G rollout, and enhance fintech services.

    11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. MTN Ghana marks 30 years with digital inclusion focus

    MTN Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion, economic growth and community development through investments in network expansion and enterprise solutions as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The company accounts for about six per cent of the country's total tax revenue and plans to invest US$1.1 billion over the next period.

    11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 30 July

  1. MTN Ghana commits $1.1bn to expand network over three years

    MTN Ghana announced a US$1.1 billion investment over the next three years to expand network infrastructure, digital services and financial technology, with US$380 million earmarked for 2026. The investment will include construction of about 800 new cell sites across the country and deployment of 5G technology, aimed at improving network coverage and deepening financial inclusion.

    30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 17 May

  1. MTN Ghana launches 30th anniversary celebrations in Accra

    MTN Ghana, the country's largest telecommunications company, officially launched its 30th anniversary celebrations at its headquarters in Accra under the theme "30 Years of Progress, Powered by You." The launch, jointly led by the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation and MTN Ghana's CEO, sets the tone for year-long activities honouring customers, employees, partners, and communities.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. MobileMoney Fintech CEO speaks on consumer protection at Africa summit

    MobileMoney Fintech LTD participated prominently in the second 3i Africa Summit in Accra from May 6–8, 2026, where CEO Shaibu Haruna keynoted on consumer protection in digital lending, arguing that "without protection, there is no inclusion."

    14 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 4 May

  1. MTN CTIO Roundtable 2026 focuses AI debate on job creation

    The MTN Business CTIO Roundtable Africa 2026, held in Accra, shifted focus from AI-driven job displacement to job creation, with executives and policymakers emphasizing how Ghanaian businesses can use AI to build new industries, upskill talent, and expand employment. MTN Ghana's CIO stressed that AI-driven efficiency enables businesses to scale and hire workers with new digital skills rather than replacing staff.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. MTN Ghana, Nova Business School launch second Mini MBA cohort

    MTN Ghana and Nova Business School Africa have launched the second edition of the MTN Mini MBA for SMEs, a 13-week program that admitted 90 entrepreneurs (up from 50 in the inaugural 2025 cohort) divided into three groups: Women-Led Businesses, Youth Entrepreneurs, and General, serving business owners across sectors including agribusiness, retail, manufacturing, fashion, tech, and services.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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