Also known as: Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana)
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) — telecommunications operator in Ghana, advanced in 5G spectrum licensing and posted 32% H1 2026 revenue growth.
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Joy Online
… Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana) emerged as the sole qualified and successful applicant for the 700 MHz band, securing two lots — the maximum number that can be awarded to a single applicant under the Request for Applications (RFA). …
NCA awards 700MHz spectrum to MTN Ghana for US$109.9mJoy Online
… Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd have all passed the eligibility and technical qualification assessments conducted by the regulator. …
NCA clears MTN, Telecel, Goal for next stage of 5G spectrum licensingThe Chronicle
… The successful applicants are Scancom Plc, operating as MTN Ghana; Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited, trading as Telecel Ghana; and Goal Telecommunications Ltd. …
NCA Clears MTN, Telecel, Goal for 5G Spectrum RaceJoy Online
… The qualified applicants are Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd. …
MTN, Telecel, Goal Telecom qualify for next stage of NCA spectrum auctionJoy Online
… PLC (-0.2%), Fan Milk PLC (-0.5%), Scancom PLC (-2.4%), Access Bank Ghana PLC (-3.0%), Kasapreko PLC (-3.0%), Ecobank Transnational Inc. …
GSE showed strong performance in August 2026 despite recording more stock lossesJoy Online
… PLC (31%), Ecobank Ghana PLC (16%), Scancom PLC (11%), Standard Chartered Bank Pref. …
GSE ranked best-performing stock market in Africa as of August 2026Joy Online
… PLC (31%), Ecobank Ghana PLC (16%), Scancom PLC (11%), Standard Chartered Bank Pref. …
GSE delivers 75% year-to-date return for investors as of July 2026Joy Online
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has announced a strong set of results for the first half of 2026, delivering robust revenue growth, increased profitability, and enhanced shareholder returns, supported by strong performance across its data, digital, enterprise, home and fintech businesses …
MTN Ghana delivers strong H1 2026 performance driven by data, digital and fintech growthJoy Online
… The statement said Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), supported by Multimedia Company Limited’s Flood Relief Campaign on radio and television provided 1,400 student mattresses, 1,192 blankets, 998 relief boxes packed with essential food items, blankets, mosquito repellents, nets, and deter …
Corporate Ghana, international community donate to government June 29 flood victimsJoy Online
… Other major donations Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), supported by the Multimedia Group’s flood relief campaign, donated 1,400 student mattresses, 1,192 blankets and 998 relief boxes containing food items, blankets, mosquito repellents, mosquito nets and detergents. …
Corporate Ghana, international community present relief donations to government following June 29 disasterThe National Communications Authority has awarded two lots of 700 MHz spectrum to Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana) for a combined licence fee of US$109.9 million. The NCA is continuing its allocation process for 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands, with the 2.3 GHz band under-subscribed and the 3 GHz band over-subscribed.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Communications Authority has awarded two lots of 700 MHz spectrum to Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana) for a combined licence fee of US$109.9 million. The NCA is continuing its allocation process for 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands, with the 2.3 GHz band under-subscribed and the 3 GHz band over-subscribed.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Communications Authority has cleared Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd to advance to the next stage of Ghana's 5G spectrum licensing process, while disqualifying Infrava Ltd. The three successful applicants will proceed to Stage 3 to have their price offers opened and ranked for spectrum licences in the 700MHz, 2.3GHz and 3GHz bands.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Communications Authority has cleared Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd to advance to the next stage of the country's 5G spectrum licensing process. A fourth applicant, Infrava Ltd, failed to meet the requirements for the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Communications Authority has cleared three of four applicants—Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd—to proceed to the next stage of its spectrum licence auction for 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz, and 3 GHz bands. Infrava Ltd was disqualified from the process.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index returned 71.90% in August 2026, with trading activity up 323.86% year-on-year; while the top price gainers included Dannex Ayrton Starwin PLC (313.6%) and Digicut Production & Advertising PLC (211.1%), there were 16 price losers led by Enterprise Group PLC (-33.1%).
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange returned 71.27% in local terms as of August 2026, ranking first among 14 African stock exchanges, though it placed second to Nigeria's 153% dollar return. Market activity remained robust with 140,323 transactions recorded in July, representing a 456.44% increase year-on-year.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index and Financial Stock Index delivered year-to-date returns of 75.99% and 77.27%, respectively, as of July 2026, with market activity robust at 140,323 transactions and 23 price gainers led by Intravenous Infusions PLC (367%) and Hords PLC (255%).
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) reported service revenue of GHS15.0 billion in the first half of 2026, up 32.3% year-on-year, with EBITDA growing 47.1% to GHS9.3 billion and profit after tax rising 46.1% to GHS5.1 billion, driven by performance in data, digital, enterprise, home and fintech businesses.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the President has received cash contributions, medical supplies, food, and humanitarian goods from corporate organisations and institutions to support victims of the June 29 flood disaster that severely impacted parts of Ghana, particularly Accra. Senior government officials received donations on behalf of the state.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Corporate organisations and international institutions have donated cash, food, medical supplies and essential items to support victims of the June 29, 2026 flood disaster, with donations presented to the Office of the President for communities affected by torrential rains and flooding in Accra.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has directed commercial banks to reduce non-performing loan ratios to below 10 per cent by the end of 2026 to strengthen financial stability and support credit growth. NPL ratios declined to 16.1 per cent by June 2026 from more than 23 per cent in 2025, but the central bank says this remains too high.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecom giant MTN Ghana posted a pre-tax profit of GH¢7.4 billion in the first half of 2026, a 44.5% increase from GH¢5.1 billion in the same period of 2025, driven by strong growth in service revenue (up 32.3% to GH¢14.9 billion) led by its data business, which grew 47.1% year-on-year to GH¢8.8 billion.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index closed at 14,712.00 points, up 4.86 points, while the Financial Stocks Index fell 20.46 points to 8,218.45 points. Year-to-date, the Composite Index is up 67.75 per cent while the Financial Stocks Index is down 76.85 per cent.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The GSE's Composite Index and Financial Stock Index posted returns of 63.67% and 68.99% respectively in May 2026, with market activity reaching 89,945 transactions. Twelve stocks recorded losses for the month, including Ecobank Transnational Inc., CalBank PLC, and Ghana Commercial Bank PLC.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a steep decline in the trading week ended Friday, May 8, 2026, shedding GH¢12.5 billion in market capitalisation as the GSE Composite Index tumbled 546 points or 3.6 per cent to close at 14,567.57. Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana), which accounts for roughly a third of total market capitalisation, led the losses.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index gained 72.52% in April 2026, with the Financial Stocks Index rising 90.21%. The number of transactions increased 999.17% year-over-year, and SIC Insurance Company PLC led ten price gainers for the month.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana shareholders could begin receiving quarterly dividend payments from this year if board proposals secure regulatory approvals. The company has revised its dividend policy to permit interim dividends after each quarterly result, with the first-quarter payment proposed at 6 pesewas per share, subject to cash availability and other conditions.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →