MTN CEO hails Ghana’s role in Africa’s digital future
MTN Group President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ralph Mupita, has reaffirmed MTN’s commitment to accelerating digital and financial inclusion across Africa, describing Ghana as a central pillar in the Group’s long-term growth strategy.
He made the remarks during the latest edition of Bright Conversations, a thought leadership series hosted at the MTN House in Accra.
The platform seeks to foster dialogue and exchange ideas on Africa’s digital future with key stakeholders.
Mr Mupita, who is in Ghana on a working visit to engage policymakers and industry leaders, emphasised the country’s importance to MTN’s operations across its 16 markets.
“Ghana is an important part of MTN. We see Ghana as central to driving digital and financial inclusion on the continent,” he said.
Reflecting on MTN Group’s performance, Mr Mupita disclosed that the first half of 2025 delivered the strongest results in nearly eight years, with Ghana making a substantial contribution.
“We reported the best set of results in recent years thanks to the team in Ghana, our customers and stakeholders. However, the journey is far from over. We still have at least a decade of work ahead to deliver on the mission of digital and financial inclusion,” he noted.
Looking beyond the Ambition 2025 strategy, he explained that MTN would consolidate its focus around three core business areas: connectivity, FinTech and digital infrastructure.
He stressed that the next frontier would involve expanding reliable home connectivity and preparing Africa for emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).
On regulatory issues, Mr Mupita underscored the role of governments in creating an enabling environment for investment.
“Spectrum must be made available at a reasonable cost, and regulatory frameworks must be clear and consistent. Capital will always flow to markets where there is predictability and a conducive environment,” he remarked.
He commended Ghana’s ongoing reforms and praised the leadership of the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, for spearheading initiatives to strengthen the digital economy.
Touching on consumer demands for cheaper data and devices, Mr Mupita assured that MTN is exploring innovative approaches to maintain affordability while sustaining infrastructure investments.
He cited a recent GSMA report, which suggested that retiring older technologies such as 3G could reduce costs and enhance service quality for consumers.
Mr Mupita also stressed the need for closer collaboration between industry players, regulators and governments to build an inclusive digital ecosystem that empowers Africa’s youth and drives long-term growth.
