{
  "id": 17080741,
  "title": "MTN Ghana extends National Business Pitch to all 16 regions, offers GH¢300,000 grand prize",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/mtn-ghana-extends-national-business-pitch-to-all-16-regions-offers-gh",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:30:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mtn-ghana-extends-national-business-pitch-to-all-16-regions-offers-gh%c2%a2300000-grand-prize/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MTN Ghana has expanded its National Business Pitch competition to encompass all 16 regions of the country, offering a total prize pool of GH¢300,000. This initiative aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), recognizing their vital role in job creation and economic growth. 48 businesses will participate, with three SMEs from each region advancing to the regional contest. Winners will receive GH¢30,000 per regional winner, with the national champion taking home GH¢300,000. Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed, Senior Manager for SME Sales, Business Broadband, and Partnerships at MTN Ghana, emphasized the company's commitment to empowering emerging businesses, stating that MTN, too, has grown from humble beginnings and believes in extending the same opportunities to others. Applications will be reviewed by independent judges to maintain fairness and transparency, and businesses with valid registration are encouraged to apply through MTN Ghana's designated website.",
  "summary": "Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Ghana will have the opportunity to compete for a GH¢300,000 national grand prize under MTN Ghana’s National Business Pitch, which is being extended to all 16 regions. The competition will select 48 businesses, with three SMEs from each region qualifying for the regional contest. Regional winners will receive GH¢30,000 […]",
  "key_points": [
    "MTN Ghana extends National Business Pitch to all 16 regions",
    "Grand prize of GH¢300,000 offered for winning business",
    "48 SMEs to participate, with GH¢30,000 per regional winner"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}