MTN Ghana

Also known as: MTN Group Ltd. · MTN Ghana CEO · MTNGH

Telecommunications company operating in Ghana for 30 years, providing mobile services, mobile money, and digital financial solutions.

2026-04-272026-10-29

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October 2026
28 OctJoy Online
… MTN Ghana and Kasapreko traded the most and accounted for 59.13% of the market turnover.
Food & Beverages sector records highest growth of 431% on GSE in first eight months of 2026
28 OctJoy Online
… He made this known during a working visit to Ghana on Monday, October 26 2026, as MTN Ghana marks 30 years of operating in the country. …
MTN reaffirms commitment to driving Ghana’s digital infrastructure- Group CEO
26 OctJoy Online
MTN Ghana has rewarded more than 30,000 customers with cash prizes, while nine subscribers have won brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prados as part of activities marking the company’s 30th anniversary. …
MTN Ghana rewards over 30,000 customers as nine others win Toyota Land Cruiser Prados
25 OctJoy Online
… Speaking during the programme, MTN Ghana’s Chief Finance Officer and Chairperson of the MTN Yellow Ladies Network, Antoinette Kwofie, said the network is extending its activities beyond staff welfare to impact communities through health interventions. …
MTN Yellow Ladies Network screens 500 market women for breast cancer
22 OctThe Ghanaian Times
… The event, organised by GIPA in collaboration with MTN Ghana and supported by the Office of the Chief of Staff, the Ministry of Trade and Agribusiness, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority and the Ghana Free Zones Authority, among others, brought together investors and stakeholde …
GIPA targets investment growth in northern regions
21 OctJoy Online
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with telecommunications company MTN Ghana to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, equip students with practical skills and develop homegrown solutions to Ghana’s techn …
KNUST, MTN sign MoU to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and develop AI talent
21 OctDaily Guide
… The Chief Customer Experience Officer of MTN Ghana, Jemima Kotei Walsh, said customer feedback remained essential to developing innovative financial solutions that responded to changing consumer needs. …
MTN Targets Fraud Prevention, Better Customer Service
19 OctJoy Online
… MTN Ghana’s announcement on 2 October reported an award notice for spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3 GHz bands, with fees totalling US$202 million for 15-year licences. …
Making Ghana’s 5G investment deliver for businesses and the economy
19 OctDaily Guide
Shatta Wale Ghanaian dancehall star, Shatta Wale, once again proved his dominance as he headlined ShattaFest Accra 2026 at MoMoFest, sponsored by Mobile Money from MTN Ghana. …
Shatta Wale Thrills Fans @ MoMoFest Accra
19 OctThe Ghanaian Times
… MTN Ghana (MTNGH), one of the market’s most actively traded stocks, gained 4.34 per cent to close at GH¢6.73 from GH¢6.45. …
GSE market capitalisation hits GH¢271bn

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Food & Beverages sector leads GSE growth at 431.9% in eight months

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The Food and Beverages sector recorded the highest growth of 431.9% on the Ghana Stock Exchange in the first eight months of 2026, followed by Finance (131.7%) and Agriculture (123.2%). Overall market capitalization stood at GH¢285.58 billion at the end of August 2026, up from GH¢149.59 billion in August 2025, driven by improved corporate earnings, easing inflation, and sustained investor confidence.

17 hours ago · Joy Online →

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Food & Beverages sector leads GSE growth at 431.9% in eight months
The Food and Beverages sector recorded the highest growth of 431.9% on the Ghana Stock Exchange in the first eight months of 2026, followed by Finance (131.7%) and Agriculture (123.2%). Overall market capitalization stood at GH¢285.58 billion at the end of August 2026, up from GH¢149.59 billion in August 2025, driven by improved corporate earnings, easing inflation, and sustained investor confidence.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
MTN Group CEO reaffirms commitment to Ghana digital infrastructure
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita, visiting Ghana as the company marks 30 years of operations, reaffirmed MTN's commitment to supporting Ghana's digital infrastructure and digital sovereignty through mobile broadband and financial networks. During his visit, Mupita engaged with government stakeholders including the Vice President and Minister of Communication on advancing financial inclusion, connectivity, and digital economy development.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

MoMo Fest 2026 expands digital payments and financial inclusion in Kumasi
MoMo Fest 2026 at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi brought digital payments to traders and consumers, allowing purchases of food, clothing and other goods via mobile money. The event, supported by Mobile Money Fintech Ltd and MTN, aimed to expand digital financial inclusion and encourage cashless payment adoption at the grassroots level.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Education Minister promises trauma support for Obuasi SHTS abuse victims
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has pledged trauma-informed support for 19 students affected by alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, and announced measures to protect whistleblowers and facilitate abuse reporting.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana rewards 30,000 customers, nine win Toyota Prados
MTN Ghana has given cash prizes to over 30,000 customers and awarded nine subscribers brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prados as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. Customers earned rewards points through regular use of MTN services, with top scorers selected for monthly car prizes and others receiving cash.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 25 October

MTN Yellow Ladies Network screens 500 market women for breast cancer
The Yellow Ladies Network, a non-profit organization of MTN female staff, organized free breast cancer screening for 500 women in Accra as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities. The network, established to empower women within MTN, extended its health interventions to the community, focusing on market women who have limited time to visit hospitals.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

GCB Bank warns against financial scams, urges verification
GCB Bank has urged customers to be vigilant against financial scams and not share passwords, PINs, or card details with people claiming to represent banks. The bank advised verifying suspicious calls, text messages, and online offers through official channels, as fraudsters exploit trust and fear to steal money and personal information.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Ghana Investment Authority targets northern region expansion
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) is promoting investment in the five northern regions, which have submitted 128 project profiles from a nationwide total of more than 600. GIPA's CEO said the roadshow aims to build strategic partnerships and create pathways for investors to participate in the region's transformation.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 21 October

KNUST and MTN Ghana partner to bridge academia-industry gap
KNUST has signed an MoU with MTN Ghana to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, offering student internships, graduate recruitment, and industry-led training with a focus on developing AI solutions. The partnership aims to equip graduates with practical skills and address brain drain by encouraging skilled workers to remain in Ghana.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN MobileMoney strengthens fraud prevention and customer service
MTN MobileMoney Financial Services Limited reaffirmed its commitment to using customer feedback to improve service delivery and prevent fraud. The company said social engineering accounts for approximately 90 percent of fraud-related activities, and is intensifying public education through outreach programmes in schools, markets, churches and other public gatherings to promote safe digital financial practices.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 20 October

GNFS extinguishes electrical fire at MTN mast in Begoro
The Ghana National Fire Service responded to an electrical fire from an MTN mast near Presby School at Begoro-Kristom on Saturday, October 17, extinguishing it within minutes of arrival. No casualties were recorded, though the power plant was completely destroyed with estimated damage of GH¢200,000; preliminary investigations suggest power fluctuation caused the outbreak.
20 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 19 October

Ghana's 5G investment must serve businesses with reliable, affordable access
Ghana's 5G infrastructure investment can improve everyday business operations—from retail payment systems to medical image transfer and remote work—but realizing economic gains requires not just speed but dependable connectivity, adequate capacity for specific workloads, and affordable pricing suited to business needs.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Shatta Wale headlines ShattaFest Accra concert at MoMoFest
Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale headlined ShattaFest Accra 2026 at MoMoFest on October 17, drawing thousands of fans to the Accra Sports Stadium for a birthday celebration featuring over a dozen artistes including Medikal, Sista Afia, and Patapaa. The all-white themed event included emotional moments, performances, and an onstage collaboration between Shatta Wale and Medikal.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Stock Exchange capitalisation rises to GH¢271bn
The Ghana Stock Exchange's main indices gained last week, with the GSE Composite Index rising 2.43 per cent and market capitalisation increasing 1.79 per cent to GH¢271.26 billion, though trading volume and value fell sharply.
19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana loses 62 citizens in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed that 62 Ghanaians have died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, 15 are missing, and three are being held as prisoners of war by Ukrainian authorities. The minister attributed some of the casualties to Ghanaians fraudulently recruited with promises of employment to fight for the Russian military.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 18 October

MobileMoney Fintech engages 500 customers on cashless services
Ghana's MobileMoney Fintech LTD held a customer forum in Accra with over 500 participants from the informal sector, addressing transactional challenges such as delayed transactions and network issues, and providing fraud prevention education.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

Ablakwa defends GH¢49.7m South Africa evacuation spending
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa presented detailed documentation of GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa between May and September 2026, rejecting claims that over GH¢16 million remained unaccounted for. The expenditure comprised GH¢33.72 million from government and a GH¢16 million donation from Engineers and Planners, with each returnee receiving GH¢5,000 reintegration allowance and GH¢500 for transport.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Social engineering, not hacking, driving mobile money fraud in Ghana
Mobile money fraudsters in Ghana are increasingly using social engineering tactics to manipulate customers into disclosing sensitive information rather than relying on sophisticated hacking techniques, according to MobileMoney Fintech LTD's Senior Manager for Financial Crimes. Fraudsters use trust, fear, or greed to extract login details and other authentication information, which they then use to access wallets and transfer funds.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank–JoyNews Habitat Fair opens in Ho for three days
The Republic Bank–JoyNews Habitat Fair is underway at Ho Sports Stadium in the Volta Region, running from October 16 to 18. The three-day event brings together housing and construction sector businesses to showcase products and services to prospective homeowners.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP health spokesperson credits Bawumia briefing with deepening party commitment
Dr Ekua Amoakoh, spokesperson for NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the party's Health Committee, says she became more committed to the NPP after researching its health sector record and attending a briefing by Bawumia ahead of the 2024 elections, describing herself as previously detached from party politics.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

Republic Bank–JoyNews Habitat Fair opens in Ho despite rain
The Republic Bank–JoyNews Habitat Fair opened at Ho Sports Stadium in the Volta Region on Friday, October 16, bringing together 19 institutions and businesses from housing, banking, real estate, construction and related sectors to showcase products and services to prospective homeowners and property seekers.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank–JoyNews Habitat Fair opens in Ho with 19 exhibitors
A three-day housing and construction fair opened Friday at Ho Sports Stadium in the Volta Region, bringing together 19 businesses and institutions showcasing products and services for prospective homeowners, property seekers, and builders. The event, running through Sunday, enables visitors to explore housing solutions and gather information for their projects.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana pursues AI leadership amid infrastructure and governance gaps
Ghana is investing heavily in artificial intelligence—with a $250 million AI Computing Centre and $20 million National AI Strategy—and attracting major data centre operators, but faces risks from inadequate power grids, weak cybersecurity defences, and regulatory frameworks still in development.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana plans 800 new cell sites and 2,000 upgrades this year
The Communications Minister announced during a Volta Region visit that the government plans to construct 800 new cell sites and upgrade 2,000 existing ones nationwide within the year, representing a significant expansion of the country's telecommunications infrastructure. The initiative covers facilities operated by major mobile network operators including MTN and Telecel, and is supported by increased network spectrum allocation released over the past two years.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank–JoyNews Habitat Fair opens in Ho
A three-day housing fair opened Friday in Ho, bringing together 19 property developers, construction companies, building-materials suppliers and financial services providers to help prospective homeowners in the Volta Region explore property options and construction solutions.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Five telephony cell sites to activate in October 2026
Communications Minister Sam George announced that five new telephony cell sites will be activated in October 2026 and that telecommunications services will be extended to three additional sites in Sekyere Afram Plains district, Ashanti region, as part of the Rural Telephony Project to bridge the digital divide.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

MTN Ghana trains civil society groups on artificial intelligence
MTN Ghana held a one-day AI workshop for Civil Society Organisations at its Accra head office, attended by over 100 participants, as part of the company's annual human resources development programme. The event featured AI professionals delivering practical and interactive sessions to build capacity among stakeholders in the technology.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ho hosts three-day habitat fair with housing industry participants
The Ho Sports Stadium in the Volta Region will host the Republic Bank–JoyNews Habitat Fair from Friday October 16 to Sunday October 18, bringing together prospective homeowners, property developers, construction companies and other housing-industry players. Nineteen institutions and businesses are participating, representing banking, real estate, construction, building materials, telecommunications, security and technology sectors.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
UDS nursing student balances hawking, studies to graduate
Hamdia Issahaku, a University for Development Studies nursing student from Gambaga, sold body splash to fellow students in hostels to support herself through school after financial hardship following her mother's death and her brother's medical emergency. She balanced her small business with her studies to graduate as the best female graduating student in her class.
15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Five new cell sites in Ashanti Region to activate by October 2026
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced that five new telecommunications sites in the Ashanti Region will be activated by the end of October 2026, and disclosed plans to extend services to three additional communities in the Sekyere Afram Plains District as part of the Rural Telephony Project designed to bridge the digital divide.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →