MTN Ghana has been elevated to one of MTN Group’s three major subsidiaries, joining South Africa and Nigeria in the Group’s most strategically significant operations. The announcement was made by MTN Group Chief Executive Officer, Ralph Mupita, during his visit to Ghana, highlighting the country’s growing importance within the multinational telecom company.
According to Mr. Mupita, Ghana has become a critical market for MTN, driven by strong performance and long-term growth potential. “Up until the end of last year, we had two major subsidiaries within the context of the MTN Group across all markets serving over 300 million customers – South Africa and Nigeria. This year, we are adding Ghana as the third major subsidiary for the whole group, purely as a function of the way it has performed and the potential that we see going forward,” he said.
The elevation positions MTN Ghana alongside the Group’s operations in South Africa and Nigeria, reflecting the company’s consistent delivery of growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Further reinforcing Ghana’s leadership, Mr. Mupita disclosed that MTN Ghana emerged as the best-performing operation across all markets in 2025 under the Million Dollar Challenge – an internal initiative designed to reward excellence in strategic execution, innovation, and value creation. He congratulated the MTN Ghana Board and team for their hard work and dedication.
During his three-day visit, Mr. Mupita engaged with key stakeholders to deepen collaboration and explore opportunities for further growth. He held discussions with the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, focusing on improving network performance and exploring the release of 5G spectrum to enhance home and enterprise connectivity.
The MTN Group CEO and his delegation also met with the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) to strengthen partnerships that will support Ghana’s digital and financial ecosystem. At the Central Bank, discussions focused on enhancing collaboration to combat fraud and mobile money scams. “We are going to bring artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the ability to deal with scams and fraud that we see particularly in the mobile money market,” Mr. Mupita said.
Highlighting Ghana’s future growth prospects, he identified the digital economy and fintech as the two primary engines of growth for MTN Ghana, emphasizing plans to introduce advanced financial services while maintaining close engagement with regulators to align with national financial inclusion objectives.
Beyond telecommunications, Mr. Mupita emphasized the Group’s commitment to partnering with government to accelerate fibre optic expansion, develop data centers, deploy AI capabilities, and invest in digital skills and youth empowerment initiatives. He referenced MTN Ghana’s recent US$2 million contribution to the One Million Coders program, primarily focused on youth development, and expressed interest in supporting Ghana’s growing creative economy. “There’s a lot of talent in this country. How do we leverage the digital economy to create a platform for that talent; to build their own creative content they can sell and build businesses around,” he said.
Drawing parallels with India’s rapid digital transformation, he expressed confidence in Ghana’s ability to accelerate its development trajectory through deliberate digital investment. “Nothing stops Ghana from being able to leapfrog its own ambitions by a decade by deploying the digital economy and digital infrastructure going forward,” he noted.
The recognition of MTN Ghana as a major subsidiary is a significant milestone that underscores the country’s growing strategic importance within the multinational telecoms company.
Media Contacts:
Adwoa Wiafe – Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer
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Efua Falconer – Acting Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
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About MTN Ghana
MTN Ghana, listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, is the market leader in the mobile telecommunications industry in Ghana, offering Pay As You Go, Pay Monthly, and Mobile Financial Services. Part of the MTN Group, MTN Ghana is committed to delivering bold digital solutions and enabling a modern connected life across Africa. The company’s strategy, Ambition 2025, focuses on leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.
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