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Thursday, 30 April 2026
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MTN Ghana

Also known as: MTN

MTN Ghana — telecommunications company supporting SME development through awards programs, youth skills initiatives, and financial inclusion partnerships.

Yesterday

  1. StarLife Assurance provides insurance cover for SMEGA award winners

    StarLife Assurance, in partnership with MTN Ghana, has provided GHS 100,000 in life insurance coverage for one year alongside business protection against fire and allied perils to each winner of the 2025 SME Ghana Awards.

    15 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 28 April

  1. MTN Ghana supports youth skills and leadership at Success Africa Summit

    MTN Ghana and MobileMoney Fintech Limited participated in the Success Africa Summit grand finale at Central University in Accra, a nationwide initiative that engaged students across 13 universities to provide mentorship and equip young people for the job market. The companies reaffirmed their commitment to youth empowerment and skills development through industry-led guidance.

    28 April 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 27 April

  1. MTN Ghana headlines 2026 SME Grow Africa Awards

    MTN Ghana has renewed its commitment as headline sponsor of the 2026 SME Grow Africa Awards, now in its 13th year, which recognises Ghanaian entrepreneurs across 18 categories and provides winners with masterclasses, mentorship, partnerships, and investment support.

    27 April 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. MTN Ghana appoints Esi Mmirba Wilson as Chief HR Officer

    MTN Ghana has appointed Esi Mmirba Wilson as Chief Human Resource Officer, effective 15 April 2026. Wilson, a seasoned HR executive with over 23 years of experience, was previously instrumental in Ghana's banking sector consolidation, leading the integration of seven banks and overseeing the transition of more than 2,500 employees.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. African banks reshape SME lending using digital ID and cashflow

    Banks across Africa are rethinking SME credit access by leveraging digital identity systems and cashflow-based lending models instead of traditional collateral requirements. Digital IDs like Ghana Card, Nigeria's NIN, and Kenya's Maisha Namba are enabling faster loan approvals, while alternative approaches such as mobile money and payment data analysis are expanding access for informal enterprises.

    27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  4. MobileMoney Fintech shifts focus to deepen active usage across ecosystem

    MobileMoney Fintech Ltd is shifting its strategic focus from expanding access to deepening active usage across its ecosystem, prioritising customer engagement with services beyond basic transactions. The company is expanding services such as credit, insurance and advanced payment solutions, and working to onboard more merchants and service providers to strengthen digital payments and reduce reliance on cash-out.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  5. MTN Ghana SME Awards 2026 launched to support enterprise growth

    MTN Ghana has launched the SME Awards (SMEGA) 2026 in Accra, calling on small and medium enterprises to use innovation, resilience and digital solutions to scale beyond borders. The Ghana Enterprises Agency CEO noted that SMEs constitute over 85 per cent of businesses in the country and play a critical role in employment and innovation, though many face challenges including limited finance access, digital capacity gaps, and market access restrictions.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. 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

  7. StarLife Assurance offers GH¢100K life insurance for SMEGA winners

    StarLife Assurance and MTN Ghana have announced a comprehensive insurance package for 2025 SMEGA Award winners, including GH¢100,000 in life insurance coverage for one year and business protection against fire and allied perils, aimed at supporting SME resilience and financial inclusion in Ghana.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  8. StarLife Assurance insures SMEGA 2025 award winners with GH¢100K coverage

    StarLife Assurance and MTN Ghana have provided GH¢100,000 in life insurance coverage for one year plus business protection against fire and allied perils to each winner of the 2025 SME Ghana Awards, as part of a partnership aimed at supporting financial inclusion and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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