MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has completed a three-day working visit to Ghana. His visit sought to advance the company’s digital ambitions and reinforce the Group’s commitment to the Ghanaian market.
During a media interaction last Friday, Mr. Mupita announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion in Ghana over the next three years to strengthen infrastructure and improve service delivery. He emphasized that the accelerated capital expenditure underscores the company’s confidence in its Ghanaian operations.
“We are going to accelerate capital investment within the business, US$1.1 billion equivalent over a three-year period to build robust infrastructure. Previously, we invested US$1 billion over five years. This acceleration demonstrates that Ghana remains a material operation for the Group,” Mr. Mupita stated.
During the visit, the Group CEO engaged with key stakeholders across the public sector. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and driving investment to support Ghana’s national development agenda, while positioning MTN to continue delivering leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.
Mr. Mupita also met with MTN Ghana’s leadership team and employees, where he reiterated the Group’s confidence in the Ghana business and outlined expectations for the year ahead. These engagements highlighted ongoing investments in network resilience, customer experience, digital innovation, and youth empowerment initiatives. He further announced that MTN Ghana has been formally elevated to the status of a major subsidiary within the MTN Group, reflecting its growing strategic importance within the multinational company.
Senior Vice President of MTN Group, Ebenezer Asante, reiterated the importance of deepening collaboration with government and regulatory agencies.
“We are not only here to talk about what we have done in the past, but to engage in solutioning, to explore what more we can do together and how we can partner on future opportunities,” he said.
For his part, the CEO of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, disclosed plans to roll out at least 500 new network sites by the end of 2026. To put the expansion into perspective, Mr. Blewett noted that MTN Ghana built 50 sites in 2025 and between 25 to 30 sites in 2024.
“Now, we are moving to 500 sites in a single year. And why are we doing that? Because it gives a better quality of service to our customers,” he said.
The accelerated infrastructure rollout is expected to enhance connectivity, strengthen network reliability, and support Ghana’s growing demand for digital services, including mobile financial services, enterprise solutions, and data-driven innovations.
During his three-day visit, Mr. Mupita also paid courtesy calls on key government institutions, including the Bank of Ghana, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations.
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Media Contacts:
Adwoa Wiafe
Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer
Email: MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com
Efua Falconer
Acting Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Email: MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com
About Scancom PLC
MTN Ghana is the market leader in the mobile telecommunications industry in Ghana, offering subscribers a range of options under Pay As You Go, Pay Monthly, and Mobile Financial Services. The company is part of the MTN Group, a leader in emerging markets with a clear vision to deliver a bold new digital world to its customers. Scancom PLC is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, and its strategy, Ambition 2025: Leading Digital Solutions for Africa’s Progress, is anchored on delivering inclusive, reliable, and innovative digital services to individuals, businesses, and communities across Ghana.
