{
  "id": 16878917,
  "title": "MTN reaffirms commitment to driving Ghana’s digital infrastructure- Group CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/mtn-reaffirms-commitment-to-driving-ghanas-digital-infrastructure",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T09:35:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mtn-reaffirms-commitment-to-driving-ghanas-digital-infrastructure-group-ceo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MTN Group's President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has reiterated his company's dedication to bolstering Ghana's digital infrastructure and digital sovereignty. The statement came during a visit to Ghana on October 26, 2026, marking MTN Ghana's 30 years of operations in the nation. \"Ghana remains a critical operation for the Group, and our faith in the country's long-term prospects remains steadfast,\" Mupita stated. Throughout his visit, Mupita engaged with key government officials to discuss how MTN's increased investment could foster financial inclusion, connectivity, and a robust digital economy. The conversation took place with the Vice President of the Republic, H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, focusing on digital financial inclusion and how mobile money and digital platforms could create economic opportunities for Ghanaian women, including traders, farmers, and small business owners. MTN also met with the Honourable Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, discussing the expansion of home broadband, fiber rollout, and 5G investments to improve customer experience and meet Ghana's digital infrastructure requirements. The final meeting was with the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, where Mupita praised the bank's role in maintaining macroeconomic stability and reaffirmed MTN's commitment to a secure, well-governed, and inclusive digital payments system. MTN has indicated it will continue investing in Ghana's connectivity, fintech, and digital infrastructure. Accompanying Mupita on the visit were MTN Ghana's CEO, Stephen Blewett, and MobileMoney Fintech Limited's CEO, Shaibu Haruna.",
  "summary": "MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has reaffirmed MTN's commitment to supporting Ghana's digital infrastructure and digital sovereignty.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}