Also known as: MTN Group Ltd. · MTN Ghana CEO · MTNGH · MTN GH
Mobile telecommunications company operating in Ghana for 30 years, reporting 9-month profit of GH¢11.3 billion and awarding scholarships and business prizes in 2026.
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The Ghanaian Times
… In an anniversary address, the MTN Ghana Board Chairman, Mr Ishmael Yamson said the company’s 30-year journey had been defined by resilience, consistency and the ability to learn from challenges. …
Semenu Duvor, Afi shine at MTN @30th Invitational GolfThe Ghanaian Times
… Among individual stocks, MTN Ghana remained the dominant counter by value traded, recording GH¢26.74 million in transactions. …
Investors step up trading as GSE activity soars • 34.6m shares change handsDaily Guide
Section of the participants MTN Ghana has equipped about 200 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Greater Accra Region with digital solutions to accelerate their growth. …
MTN Equips 200 SMEs With Digital ToolsThe Ghanaian Times
… The prestigious tournament, being held as part of activities marking MTN Ghana’s 30th anniversary, promises a day of competitive golf, networking and celebration as some of the country’s finest golfers take to the course for an 18-hole challenge. …
MTN 30th anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament set to tee off at AchimotaJoy Online
… The prestigious tournament, being held as part of activities marking MTN Ghana’s 30th anniversary, promises a day of competitive golf, networking and celebration as some of the country’s finest golfers take to the course for an 18-hole challenge. …
MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament set to tee off at AchimotaDaily Guide
Round table panels discussion at the virtual MTN webinar MTN Ghana has held a virtual financial literacy webinar to equip business owners with practical knowledge to build financially smart and sustainable enterprises as part of efforts to promote financial literacy and strengthe …
MTN Urges Entrepreneurs To Separate Business, Personal FundsJoy Online
… Supporting students Mariam’s experience forms part of the broader impact of the MTN Bright Scholarship, an initiative launched in 2017 to mark MTN Ghana’s 20th anniversary. …
From almost deferring Medicine to becoming a doctor – Mariam’s scholarship journeyJoy Online
… The programme is being supported by sector agencies, the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service, the Regional Coordinating Councils of the Volta and Upper West Regions, teachers and chaperones, as well as partners including American Tower Corporation and MTN Ghana. …
Sam George directs Communications Ministry staff to enrol on One Million Coders programmeJoy Online
MTN Ghana has committed more than US$1.1 billion over the next three years to expand network coverage and support the rollout of 5G services across the country, Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George has disclosed. …
MTN commits US$1.1bn to Ghana network expansion after 5G reforms – Communications MinisterMTN Ghana reported a profit before tax of GH¢11.3 billion for the first nine months of 2026, a 51.8% increase from GH¢7.4 billion in the same period last year, with total revenue reaching GH¢23.2 billion (up 35.7% year-on-year).
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana reported a profit before tax of GH¢11.3 billion for the first nine months of 2026, a 51.8% increase from GH¢7.4 billion in the same period last year, with total revenue reaching GH¢23.2 billion (up 35.7% year-on-year).
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana has awarded scholarships to 500 students and teachers for the 2026/2027 academic year through its MTN Bright Scholarship initiative, which provides tuition fees, hostel accommodation, stipends and laptops to support brilliant but financially needy individuals in STEM disciplines.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana is extending its National Business Pitch competition to all 16 regions, selecting 48 SMEs with three from each region, offering a GH¢300,000 national grand prize and GH¢30,000 regional prizes. The company says the expansion recognizes SMEs' role in job creation and economic growth.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana has awarded scholarships to 500 students and teachers (300 tertiary students and 200 teachers) under its Bright Scholarship Programme; each scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, a laptop and a stipend, and was selected from 5,194 applicants.
19 hours ago · Daily Guide →
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.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →