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MTN Ghana

MTN Ghana — mobile telecommunications and financial services company operating in Ghana, recently refurbishing hospital infrastructure and launching digital platforms.

2026-04-272026-06-15

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  1. May 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    MTN Ghana officials, Minister, and other dignitaries in a group photograph The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has emphasised the need for MTN Ghana to match its market leadership with improved service quality, fair pricing,

    Improve Service, Fair Pricing – Minister Urges MTN
  3. Joy Online

    Why 500 New MTN Sites Matter More Than Most People Think When a company like MTN Ghana announces plans to build 500 new network sites, many people understandably see it as a telecommunications investment.

    Data is the new gold — but most nations are still digging with shovels
  4. Business & Financial Times

    Why 500 new MTN sites matter more than most people think When a company like MTN Ghana announces plans to build 500 new network sites, many people understandably see it as a telecommunications investment.

    Data is the new gold: But most nations are still digging with shovels
  5. Joy Online

    MTN Ghana, the country’s largest telecommunications company, has officially launched its 30th anniversary celebrations at a ceremony held at its headquarters in Accra.

    MTN Ghana marks 30 years with landmark anniversary launch in Accra
  6. Joy Online

    MTN Ghana has officially launched its 30th anniversary celebrations with a renewed commitment to Ghana’s digital transformation agenda and a message of gratitude to customers and stakeholders.

    MTN Ghana launches 30th anniversary celebration with renewed digital transformation commitment
  7. Joy Online

    MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient and inclusive digital economy by convening a refreshed edition of its Digital Music Conference at MTN House in Accra.

    Turning streams into livelihoods: MTN Ghana, artists, industry leaders and creators rethink music income
  8. 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
  9. Joy Online

    Industry recognition Hubtel was recently named Overall Best Fintech Partner at the MobileMoney Fintech Stakeholder Dinner and Awards, organised by MTN Ghana’s mobile financial services subsidiary.

    Hubtel named 48th fastest-growing African company as revenue approaches $64m
  10. Business & Financial Times

    The expansion of mobile money driven largely by MTN Ghana has brought millions into the financial system, generating new data for credit assessment.

    AI in Lending: Progress, risks and the governance imperative
  11. Business & Financial Times

    The last main-board offering before that was MTN Ghana’s landmark transaction in September 2018, itself driven largely by regulatory compulsion rather than organic market appetite.

    3 IPOs in 6 months add GH¢11bn to GSE market cap
Business

MMFL declares GH¢0.03 quarterly dividend per share

The News

Shareholders of Mobile Money Fintech Limited approved a dividend of GH¢0.03 per share for the first quarter of 2026 at an Extraordinary General Meeting in Accra. The company has moved from semi-annual to quarterly dividend payments, reflecting improved performance.

2 hours ago · Daily Guide

Today

  1. MMFL declares GH¢0.03 quarterly dividend per share

    Shareholders of Mobile Money Fintech Limited approved a dividend of GH¢0.03 per share for the first quarter of 2026 at an Extraordinary General Meeting in Accra. The company has moved from semi-annual to quarterly dividend payments, reflecting improved performance.

    2 hours ago · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana faces blood supply shortfall; health minister pledges support

    The Health Minister says Ghana needs 300,000 units of blood annually but collected only 200,000 units last year, creating a significant deficit. The government plans to support the National Blood Service with equipment for screening, processing, and storage at regional blood centres to address the shortage.

    6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Ghana Stock Exchange gains 52.84% year-to-date in May

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's market capitalisation rose to GH¢262.95billion in May with a year-to-date gain of 52.84 percent, driven by declining inflation, lower interest rates, and increasing investor participation in equities.

    9 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

Saturday 13 June

  1. Mobile Money Fintech shareholders approve Q1 dividend at EGM

    Shareholders of Mobile Money Fintech Limited approved a dividend of GH¢0.03 per share for Q1 2026 and endorsed corporate governance resolutions at an Extraordinary General Meeting in Accra. The company also ratified Ernst & Young as external auditors and transitioned its directors following its rebrand from Mobile Money Limited.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. MTN Ghana staff donate GH¢10,000 to Street Academy

    MTN Ghana employees who celebrated birthdays from January to May donated GH¢10,000 and assorted items including exercise books, notebooks, biscuits and drinks to the Street Academy, a sports and culture organisation in Accra that serves street and vulnerable children.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. MTN refurbishes 300 hospital beds at Ho Teaching Hospital

    MTN Ghana has refurbished 300 hospital beds at Ho Teaching Hospital to improve healthcare delivery and address bed shortages, as part of its 21 Days of Yellow Care staff volunteer programme that focuses on healthcare, hygiene and community health screening.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Minority urges caution on Ghana-South Africa tensions

    The Parliamentary Minority has warned the government against allowing tensions involving Ghanaians in South Africa to damage bilateral relations, calling for the Foreign Minister to brief Parliament on recent evacuations and the situation affecting an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Ghanaians in that country.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 10 June

  1. PPT and MTN launch FlexiPension for informal sector workers

    People's Pension Trust and MTN Mobile Money Fintech Limited have launched FlexiPension, a digital pension product designed to extend retirement savings coverage to millions of informal sector workers traditionally excluded from formal pension arrangements.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MTN refurbishes 500 hospital beds at Effia-Nkwanta

    MTN Ghana has commenced repair and refurbishment of approximately 500 broken hospital beds at Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi as part of its annual 21 Days of Y'ello Care volunteerism campaign, to help address the country's "no bed syndrome" and improve healthcare delivery.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  3. Minority demands Foreign Minister briefing on SA evacuation

    Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for an immediate briefing from the Foreign Affairs Minister on a government-sponsored evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority argues Parliament must be fully informed to prevent misinformation and ensure coordinated diplomatic response, noting Ghana's estimated 25,000–30,000 nationals in South Africa and long-standing economic ties with the country.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. President Tinubu swears in two new cabinet ministers

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore in Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs on Monday, following the resignations of their predecessors Adebayo Adelabu and Yusuf Tuggar. Tegbe holds degrees in civil engineering and business administration, and has over 35 years of experience in fiscal and economic reform.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 9 June

  1. MTN Ads platform enables targeted marketing for Ghanaian businesses

    MTN Ghana showcased its MTN Ads platform at a Digital Transformation Conference in Accra, which provides businesses and digital marketers with customer insights and behavioural data to deliver personalised communication to defined audience segments. The platform leverages mobility and location data to help businesses optimise customer engagement and marketing outcomes.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Sissala East MP secures 15 telecom sites for improved network coverage

    Sissala East MP Mohammed Issah Bataglia has secured partnerships with MTN and GIFEC to establish 15 new telecommunications infrastructure sites across underserved communities in the constituency, with seven operational MTN sites and eight GIFEC telephony sites aimed at improving network coverage and addressing longstanding connectivity challenges.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MobileMoney Fintech announces shareholder meeting for June 12

    MobileMoney Fintech Ltd has called an Extraordinary General Meeting for June 12, 2026, to consider the appointment of six directors subject to Bank of Ghana approval, approve a GH¢0.03-per-share dividend for Q1 2026, and ratify Ernst & Young as external auditor.

    8 June 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

  2. MTN Ghana and OnePIN launch MediaX advertising platform

    MTN Ghana and OnePIN have launched MediaX, a self-service digital advertising platform that enables brands and content providers to create, manage and optimise campaigns across MTN's digital ecosystem with real-time reporting and engagement rates exceeding 80 per cent.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ghana businesses often confuse ESG with corporate philanthropy

    Many Ghanaian organisations treat Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles as corporate donations and community outreach, but ESG is a framework that shapes business governance, risk management, and investor decisions. Sustainability has shifted from an act of goodwill to a matter of resilience, with stakeholders now scrutinising how companies manage environmental impact, treat employees, and ensure transparency.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. MTN announces senior leadership reshuffle across African subsidiaries

    MTN Group has announced a major executive restructuring, promoting Mitwa Ng'ambi, CEO of MTN Côte d'Ivoire, to Group Chief People and Culture Officer, effective by September 1, 2026, following Paul Norman's retirement. The promotion has triggered a series of leadership transitions across MTN's West and East African subsidiaries, including Abbad Reda moving to lead MTN Côte d'Ivoire and Larry Annetts taking over as CEO of MTN Zambia.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Guinness Ghana hosts annual golf championship at Achimota

    Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC hosted its 2026 annual golf championship at Achimota Golf Club on 30 May, attracting over 120 golfers and guests for a day of competition, networking, and brand experiences featuring Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Heineken and Malta Guinness products.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana banking sector faces growing fraud linked to OTP security gaps

    Ghana recorded 16,733 fraud cases across banks and financial institutions in 2024, a 5% increase from 2023, with total value at risk rising to GH¢99 million; the article argues that one-time passwords (OTPs), long used for digital banking security, are no longer sufficiently secure against evolving threats.

    1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Saturday 30 May

  1. Open letter demands accountability from South African companies in Ghana

    An open letter to Ghana's President criticizes the continued economic presence of South African companies like MTN and Gold Fields in Ghana while Ghanaian nationals face attacks and losses in South Africa, calling for greater accountability and responsibility from these firms.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Dreams FC, Nations FC contest 2025/26 MTN FA Cup final

    Dreams FC and Nations FC will compete in the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup final at the University of Ghana Stadium on May 31, 2026. Nations FC, which was relegated from the Ghana Premier League, reached the final for the first time in club history.

    30 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  3. EFL leader urges Ghana to avoid retaliation against South African businesses

    Ernesto Yeboah, leader of the Economic Fighters League, has cautioned Ghanaians against retaliatory action targeting South African businesses or citizens in Ghana following afrophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa. He warned that such retaliation would damage Ghana's international reputation and called on police to prevent harassment of South African-owned businesses.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Minority demands permanent ban on mobile money transfer fees

    Ghana's Minority Caucus is calling for a permanent and unconditional halt to the 0.75 per cent fee on MTN mobile money transactions, arguing that the fee violates the constitution and can only be introduced through parliamentary legislation. The Bank of Ghana had previously issued an emergency directive suspending the planned implementation pending stakeholder consultations.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. MTN introduces 0.75% fee on MoMo-to-bank transfers from June 2026

    MTN Ghana has announced that transfers from Mobile Money wallets to bank accounts will attract a fee of 0.75 percent per transaction, capped at GHS 5, effective from June 1, 2026.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. MTN Ghana launches SME Business Clinic in Koforidua

    Telecommunications company MTN Ghana organised a business development forum in Koforidua bringing together about 150 SME operators to strengthen capacity in financial management, bookkeeping, packaging, labelling, and digital technology adoption. The SME Business Clinic is part of a wider initiative being rolled out across six regions this year.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MTN Ghana holds SME Business Clinic in Koforidua for 150 enterprises

    MTN Ghana organized an "SME Business Clinic" in Koforidua for about 150 small and medium-sized enterprises to build their capacities in financial management, bookkeeping, and emerging business technologies. Participants said the practical and theoretical training deepened their operational understanding and would help them strategize for business growth.

    21 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. MTN Ghana urged to improve service delivery, pricing, coverage

    The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has called on MTN Ghana to match its dominance in the telecommunications market with improved customer service, affordable pricing, and wider network coverage, citing public complaints about high data charges, unstable connectivity, dropped calls, and poor rural access.

    21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 20 May

  1. MTN Ghana invests $1.1bn in network expansion over three years

    MTN Ghana's CEO announced a US$1.1 billion investment in network expansion and digital infrastructure over the next three years, aimed at improving connectivity, expanding mobile money services, and preparing the country for 5G rollout and AI-driven services as the company marks 30 years of operations.

    20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 18 May

  1. Minister and PAC chair clash over telecom service failures

    At a Public Accounts Committee hearing, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George and PAC Chairperson Abena Osei Asare clashed over poor network service delivery and delays in fixing faults. George defended government actions and argued that policy leadership was necessary to protect consumers from profit-driven private telecom companies, while Asare attempted to interrupt and push him to be more direct, triggering a tense confrontation.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

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