MTN Group Drives Digital Innovation for Africa’s Growth, CEO Wraps Up Strategic Working Visit to Ghana
CEO Ralph Mupita announces accelerated infrastructure expansion and elevates MTN Ghana to major subsidiary status
- MTN Group to invest $1.1bn in Ghana over three years.
- MTN Ghana elevated to major subsidiary within the Group.
- Plans underway to roll out 500 new network sites by end of 2026.
The President and CEO of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has wrapped up a three-day working visit to Ghana aimed at deepening the company’s digital ambitions and reaffirming its long-term commitment to the Ghanaian market.
During a media engagement last Friday, Mr. Mupita announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion in Ghana over the next three years to expand infrastructure and enhance service delivery. He explained that the accelerated capital expenditure reflects MTN’s strong confidence in its Ghana operations.
“We are accelerating capital investment in the business, committing US$1.1 billion over a three-year period to build resilient infrastructure. Previously, we invested US$1 billion over five years. This acceleration signals that Ghana remains a strategically important market for the Group,” he stated.
Throughout the visit, Mr. Mupita met with key public sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and explore investment opportunities that support Ghana’s national development agenda. Discussions centered on driving digital transformation while reinforcing MTN’s role in delivering leading digital solutions across Africa.
He also engaged with the leadership and staff of MTN Ghana, reaffirming the Group’s confidence in the subsidiary and outlining priorities for the year. Focus areas include network resilience, improved customer experience, digital innovation, and youth empowerment initiatives.
As part of the visit, Mr. Mupita announced that MTN Ghana has been elevated to the status of a major subsidiary within the Group, underscoring its growing strategic significance.
Senior Vice President of MTN Group, Ebenezer Asante, emphasized the importance of closer collaboration with government and regulators, noting that the company is keen to identify new partnership opportunities beyond its past achievements.
Meanwhile, the CEO of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, revealed plans to roll out at least 500 new network sites by the end of 2026.
He contrasted the expansion with previous years, noting that 50 sites were built in 2025 and between 25 and 30 in 2024. “Now we are moving to 500 sites in a single year to significantly improve service quality for our customers,” he said.
During his stay, Mr. Mupita also visited major state institutions, including the Bank of Ghana, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, reinforcing MTN’s commitment to partnership and digital advancement in Ghana.
