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MTN Ghana — telecommunications operator investing US$1.1bn in network and 5G expansion, marking 30th anniversary in 2026.
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Joy Online
… It expects MTN Ghana to sustain its earnings leadership through ongoing expansion of its data and fintech ecosystem, supported by network investments and improved enterprise solutions. …
GSE to close 2026 with 81% return for investorsJoy Online
… Just days ago, the Ghanaian government declined a proposed GH¢20 million support package from MTN Ghana for Ghanaians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa. …
Cultural diplomacy amid Ghana-SA tensions as South African tourism leaders wear Ghanaian KenteThe Ghanaian Times
A section of Sports Journalists and officials of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Saturday took part in a healthy bird walk at the Legon Botanical Gardens to commemorate the Sustainability Month celebration of MTN Ghana. …
Media, Wildlife activists take part in health walkJoy Online
… tributions and shaping the future of insurance in Ghana with excellence. aYo Ghana has always stood tall in the mobile insurance industry with its outstanding contribution to driving inclusion by offering accessible, affordable and easy-to-use microinsurance products to MTN Ghana …
aYo Ghana is Mobile Insurance Leader of the yearThe Ghanaian Times
… MTN Ghana dominated value trading during the week, accounting for GH¢22.22 million of the total value traded. …
GSE trading activity falls sharply as market sentiment softensThe Ghanaian Times
… ntribution and shaping the future of insurance in Ghana with excellence. aYo Ghana has always stood tall in the mobile insurance industry with its outstanding contribution to driving inclusion by offering accessible, affordable and easy to use microinsurance products to MTN Ghana …
aYo Ghana wins insurance awardJoy Online
… But Ghana’s government has rejected a donation of about $1.7m (£1.25m) from MTN Ghana, a subsidiary of South African telecoms giant MTN Group, offered to support Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa. …
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over ‘xenophobic violence’Joy Online
… But Ghana’s government has rejected a donation of about $1.7m (£1.25m) from MTN Ghana, a subsidiary of South African telecoms giant MTN Group, offered to support Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa. …
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over ‘xenophobic violence’The Ghanaian Times
MTN Ghana has highlighted the opportunities available to businesses in the digital economy at the third edition of its MTN Masterclass Series, which brought together experts and entrepreneurs to explore how digital tools, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and strategic partnerships co …
Businesses must embrace digital tools to grow — MTNThe Ghanaian Times
The Government of Ghana has respectfully declined an offer by MTN Ghana to donate GH¢20 million to support Ghanaian victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. …
Government declines MTN’s GH¢20 Million Donation for victims of South Africa Xenophobic attacksMTN Ghana equipped about 200 small and medium-sized enterprises in the Greater Accra Region with digital solutions through its SME Business Clinic. The YellowBiz suite provides stable internet connectivity, website creation, Microsoft 365 with Teams, affordable voice and data services, doctor-on-call services, and insurance cover, along with MoMo loans in partnership with banks.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
MTN Ghana equipped about 200 small and medium-sized enterprises in the Greater Accra Region with digital solutions through its SME Business Clinic. The YellowBiz suite provides stable internet connectivity, website creation, Microsoft 365 with Teams, affordable voice and data services, doctor-on-call services, and insurance cover, along with MoMo loans in partnership with banks.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
About 120 golfers from golf clubs across the country will compete in the MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament at Achimota Golf Course on Saturday, September 12, with the ceremonial tee-off scheduled for 8:00 a.m.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MTN Ghana is hosting a CEO Invitational Golf Tournament at Achimota Golf Course on September 12, drawing about 120 golfers from clubs across the country for an 18-hole competition as part of the company's 30th anniversary celebrations.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana held a virtual financial literacy webinar as part of its 30th anniversary activities, where speakers including a senior manager from MobileMoney Fintech Limited urged business owners to separate personal and business mobile money wallets to improve financial discipline and visibility. The session covered financial discipline, business sustainability, digital payments, cash flow management, and investment strategies.
8 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mariam Abubakar from Wenchi faced financial hardship that threatened to derail her medical studies at UCC until the MTN Bright Scholarship enabled her to complete the six-year MBChB programme and graduate as a doctor in 2025.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Women Network, founded in 2016 to support women in senior management and executive roles, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the EWN@10 Conference & Expo on October 1–2 in Accra, bringing together women leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from Ghana and Africa to discuss leadership and impact.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has directed senior officials and staff of his ministry and agencies to enrol in the government's One Million Coders Programme by the end of the week, with a requirement to complete at least one course by year-end. He said officials responsible for Ghana's digital transformation must acquire digital skills themselves.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Assembly Member for Akaa Electoral Area in Jasikan Municipality has appealed to the government and telecommunications operators to install a telecommunications mast to address persistent network connectivity problems affecting seven communities in the area. He said weak network signal is a major concern for residents, particularly the elderly and youth who depend on reliable mobile and internet services.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister says the government negotiated with mobile network operators to increase data volumes and cut prices: MTN raised data by 15 per cent, Airtel and Telecel by 10 per cent. MTN also cut fibre broadband prices by 70 per cent, reducing its 800 Mbps package from GH¢987 to GH¢299 monthly.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana has committed more than US$1.1 billion over three years to expand network coverage and support 5G rollout across the country, including the construction of 800 new cell sites. The investment follows regulatory reforms by the National Communications Authority, including removal of the wholesale 5G exclusivity framework that had constrained competition.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced that MTN has reduced its 100 Mbps unlimited fibre broadband package from GH¢987 to GH¢299 per month, a 70 per cent cut driven by government engagement with telecommunications operators to make digital connectivity more affordable for households and businesses. MTN has also introduced new 300 Mbps and 500 Mbps packages.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says the government's engagements with telecommunications and pay-TV operators have resulted in lower digital service costs, including enhanced DStv packages, increased mobile data volumes, and reductions in fixed broadband prices. He cited examples such as MTN's 15% data volume increase, Telecel and AirtelTigo's 10% increases, and MTN's fibre broadband price reduction of up to 70%.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced that rural communities could enjoy cheaper calls and data by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The government is reviewing charging arrangements on rural telephony networks to allow subscribers to use existing voice and data bundles at rural sites, addressing what the Minister called an unfair situation where rural services cost more than urban ones.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
During a virtual webinar marking its 30th anniversary, MTN Ghana urged entrepreneurs to adopt stronger financial discipline and smarter money management practices, with speakers addressing financial discipline, cash flow management, digital payments, and investment and wealth creation. Experts advised business owners to separate personal and business finances, use digital tools to monitor transactions, and consider enterprise systems for managing customer records and inventory.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says the government is working with the National Communications Authority, Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications, and mobile network operators to make calls and data services cheaper on rural telephony networks by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The move aims to ensure subscribers can benefit from existing voice and data bundles when using rural telephony sites.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Communications says the government will upgrade all Rural Telephony Project sites across the country to at least 4G capability to improve connectivity in underserved communities, as part of a broader review of the project to be presented to Cabinet.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The match was decided by a late goal from substitute Emmanuel Boateng in the 82nd minute.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MTN Ghana and the University of Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bridge academia and industry and position Ghana as a hub for digital innovation. MTN Ghana's CEO Stephen Blewitt said the partnership aims to support Ghana's digital growth, including in agri-tech and infrastructure, and stressed the importance of artificial intelligence.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
About 300 entrepreneurs in Bono East competed in a pitch competition for the MTN-Innohub SME Support Programme, now in its fourth year of a five-year initiative. Since inception, the programme has supported 453 SMEs across nine regions, committed GH¢5 million in funding, created 37 new jobs, and achieved 19% revenue growth among 290 participating businesses.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with the match producing seven goals.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Akaa and several surrounding communities in Jasikan Municipality, Oti Region, are appealing to authorities and telecommunications operators to address persistent network connectivity challenges that are limiting their ability to make calls and communicate effectively.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange is expected to close 2026 with an 81% return (±500 basis points) for investors, according to Databank Research. The projection is supported by strong corporate earnings, disinflation, and potential valuation upside across financial stocks, telecoms, FMCG, and oil marketing sectors.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's Tourism Minister and Limpopo Province's Premier wore Ghanaian kente cloth at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum in Polokwane, an apparent gesture of cultural diplomacy amid recent Ghana–South Africa tensions over migration and xenophobic attacks.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports journalists and civil society officials took part in a health bird walk at the Legon Botanical Gardens to mark MTN Ghana's Sustainability Month, organised in collaboration with the Ghana Wildlife Society. The walk aimed to deepen understanding of biodiversity and environmental protection, with the Ghana Wildlife Society's executive director urging participants to reduce plastic use and emphasising the importance of protecting birds and wildlife.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MTN Media Republic and the Ghana Wildlife Society organized a bird and butterfly walk at the Legon Botanical Gardens on Saturday, August 29, to promote environmental sustainability. The Ghana Wildlife Society's Executive Director urged Ghanaians to reduce plastic use and highlighted the importance of protecting biodiversity.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN aYo Insurance has been named Mobile Insurance Leader for 2026 at the Ghana Insurance Awards, recognising its outstanding performance in the mobile insurance space. The company has insured over 8.6 million lives over nine years and paid out over GHS44 million in claims to policyholders across Ghana.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange declined significantly for the week ended August 28, 2026, with total volume traded falling 53.60 per cent to 8.29 million shares and value dropping 49.11 per cent to GH¢39.13 million, though selected stocks including Das Pharma recorded strong price gains.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MTN aYo Insurance has been named Mobile Insurance Leader for 2026 at the Ghana Insurance Awards, recognizing its nine years of offering microinsurance products to MTN Ghana subscribers. The company has insured over 8.6 million lives and paid out over GH¢44 million in claims to more than 65,000 policyholders.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship, the second edition of the competition, is taking place at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, organised by the Ghana Football Association with MTN support as part of youth development efforts. Early standout results include Greater Accra's 6–0 victory over Upper East, while Northern Region and Volta Region have suffered successive defeats.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
World-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta has cancelled performances at South Africa's Macufe festival next month, citing what he calls "xenophobic violence" against African migrants. The 77-year-old said he could not ignore reports of attacks on migrants seeking work, safety, and dignity.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →