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MTN Ghana Foundation

Also known as: the MTN Ghana Foundation

MTN Ghana Foundation — provides scholarships, builds healthcare facilities, and funds STEM education infrastructure across Ghana.

2026-05-172026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    He further indicated that through the MTN Ghana Foundation, the company had continued to invest in the future of Ghana’s young people and communities through sustainable interventions in education, health and economic empowerment.

    MTN Deploys 80 New Sites Up North
  3. Joy Online

    Ghana’s telecom giant, through its charity arm, the MTN Ghana Foundation, has launched the Bright Scholars Alumni Network at a ceremony in Accra.

    MTN launches Bright Scholars Alumni Network to harness opportunity
  4. Joy Online

    Afutu said beyond infrastructure, MTN is also investing in people through the MTN Ghana Foundation noting that the initiatives include the MTN Skills Academy, which aims to train more than 100,000 young people in digital and financial skills, and the Bright Scholarship, which has

    MTN to build 80 new sites across the five regions of the north as part of a $1.1bn investment
  5. Joy Online

    On the social front, he pointed to 19 years of Y’ello Care, the MTN Ghana Foundation’s GHS3 million Vegetable Hub of Excellence training over 1,000 youth in climate-smart farming, and the company’s position as Ghana’s number one corporate blood donor.

    MTN Ghana launches 2026 Sustainability Month, says “Small Actions, Big Impact”
  6. Joy Online

    Over the past 7 seasons, more than 100 heroes have been recognised, while the MTN Ghana Foundation has delivered over 178 major projects impacting about 5 million lives.

    MTN Ghana Heroes of Change Season 8 launched with GH¢400,000 top prize
  7. July 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Two years after the MTN Ghana Foundation commissioned a state-of-the-art 60-bed Maternity and Child Health Block, hospital authorities say those challenges have largely become a thing of the past, with the facility transforming maternal and child healthcare delivery in the munici

    MTN Ghana Foundation’s maternity block records 25,000 antenatal visits, over 6,000 deliveries in two years
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    The Administrator of the Keta Municipal Hospital, Mr Farouk Iddrisu, has commended the MTN Ghana Foundation for constructing and equipping a 60-bed ultra-modern maternity and child health block for the facility.

    MTN Foundation Maternity Block boosts care at Keta Municipal Hospital
  10. Joy Online

    The MTN Ghana Foundation, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, has commissioned an ICT and Robotics Centre at the New Asafo M/A Basic School in the Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

    MTN Ghana Foundation commissions ICT and Robotics Centre for New Asafo M/A Basic School
  11. Joy Online

    The MTN Ghana Foundation, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, has commissioned an ICT and Robotics Centre at the New Asafo M/A Basic School in the Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

    MTN Ghana Foundation commissions ICT and Robotics Centre for New Asafo M/A Basic School
  12. June 2026
  13. Joy Online

    was informed by the growing need to support access to quality healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities where basic services often remain out of reach. “As a company, MTN has invested significantly in healthcare infrastructure through the MTN Ghana Foundation

    MTN Ghana launches 2026 Y’ello Care, targets healthcare access for underserved communities
Business

MTN Ghana deploys 80 network sites across northern regions

The News

MTN Ghana announced plans to deploy 80 new network sites across the Northern, Savannah, Upper East and North East Regions to improve connectivity and service quality. The company said this forms part of a broader target to deploy 500 new cell sites nationwide and will invest US$1.1 billion over the next three years.

17 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 17 August

  1. MTN Ghana deploys 80 network sites across northern regions

    MTN Ghana announced plans to deploy 80 new network sites across the Northern, Savannah, Upper East and North East Regions to improve connectivity and service quality. The company said this forms part of a broader target to deploy 500 new cell sites nationwide and will invest US$1.1 billion over the next three years.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 15 August

  1. MTN Ghana Foundation launches alumni network for 1,222 scholars

    Ghana's MTN Ghana Foundation has launched the Bright Scholars Alumni Network to connect over 1,200 scholarship beneficiaries and help support the next generation of young Ghanaians. The programme has supported 1,222 students since 2017, including 299 who graduated with first-class honours, and provides tuition, accommodation, laptops, and stipends.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MTN to build 80 new network sites across northern Ghana in 2026

    MTN Ghana will construct 80 new network sites across the five northern regions this year as part of a $1.1 billion investment plan, with $380 million earmarked for network expansion in 2026 alone. Nationwide, the company is targeting 500 new sites in 2026 to expand coverage and strengthen service quality.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 9 August

  1. MTN Ghana launches month-long sustainability initiative with measurable targets

    MTN Ghana launched its 2026 Sustainability Month under the theme "Together for a Sustainable Future: Small Actions, Big Impact," with CEO Stephen Blewett emphasizing a shift from awareness to measurable impact. The company highlighted progress including 4.7 million biodegradable SIM customers, 3.02 megawatts of solar power installed, and initiatives such as Y'ello Care's GHS3 million Vegetable Hub training over 1,000 youth in climate-smart farming.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. MTN Ghana launches Heroes of Change Season 8 charity program

    MTN Ghana launched Season 8 of Heroes of Change, its flagship charity program recognising individuals making a difference in their communities, at a ceremony in Accra. The initiative, which began in July 2013, offers a top prize of GH¢400,000 and forms part of MTN's 30th anniversary celebrations.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. MTN Ghana Foundation maternity block enables 25,000 antenatal visits in two years

    A 60-bed maternity block built by MTN Ghana Foundation at Keta Municipal Hospital, commissioned in March 2024 at a cost of over GH¢15.2 million, has recorded 25,000 antenatal visits and over 6,000 deliveries in two years, transforming maternal healthcare delivery in the municipality.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. MTN Foundation maternity block improves care at Keta Municipal Hospital

    MTN Ghana Foundation constructed and equipped a 60-bed maternity and child health block at Keta Municipal Hospital, handed over in March 2024. The hospital administrator says the facility has improved access to maternal and neonatal healthcare, increased antenatal attendance, and helped reduce maternal and neonatal deaths in the municipality.

    24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 17 July

  1. MTN Ghana Foundation opens ICT and Robotics Centre

    MTN Ghana Foundation has commissioned an ICT and Robotics Centre at New Asafo M/A Basic School in the Asokwa Municipality, Ashanti Region, valued at GH¢946,189.71. The facility, equipped with 35 computer workstations and robotics equipment, is designed to advance STEM education and digital literacy among pupils.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MTN Ghana Foundation opens ICT and Robotics Centre at basic school

    The MTN Ghana Foundation has commissioned an ICT and Robotics Centre valued at GH¢946,189.71 at New Asafo M/A Basic School in Asokwa Municipality, Ashanti Region, equipped with 35 computer workstations and robotics training equipment to advance STEM education and digital literacy among pupils.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. MTN Ghana launches Y'ello Care campaign for healthcare access

    MTN Ghana has launched its 2026 21 Days of Y'ello Care employee volunteerism campaign, focusing on improving healthcare access in underserved and remote communities through interventions including hospital bed repair, health screenings, and training health champions.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

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

  2. MTN Ghana marks 30 years with digital transformation pledge

    MTN Ghana has launched its 30th anniversary celebrations, with CEO Stephen Blewett reaffirming the company's commitment to Ghana's digital transformation agenda and acknowledging customers and stakeholders. The company framed three decades of operations as a shared national journey that has enabled economic growth, financial inclusion, and digital opportunities across the country.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

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