MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has hailed Ghana as playing key part of Africa’s digital future.
Wrapping up a two-day visit to Accra, Ghana’s capital city, Mupita said the West African country remains one of MTN Group’s most strategic markets, powering strong half-year results for 2025.
“Ghana played a tremendously important part in delivering those results. The Group results would not have been as strong without MTN Ghana,” Mupita told journalists during the MTN Bright Conversations series. MTN reported 4.7% growth in subscribers across Africa, with data and fintech services driving momentum.
Mupita emphasised that Ghana is central to maintaining MTN’s position as Africa’s largest mobile operator and was key to the Group’s future growth strategy.
“Ghana is not just a market for MTN, it is a partner in Africa’s digital future. The work we do here will shape how millions across the continent connect, trade, and create. This is where Africa’s digital story takes its next leap,” he said.
However, he urged governments and industry to firmly act on 5G, cyber resilience and digital inclusion to unlock the full potential of the fast-growing digital economy.
On spectrum, Mupita revealed that Ghana is the only major MTN market yet to access 5G, though discussions with the Ministry of Communications and digitalisation are ongoing. “We have done a lot to improve on 3G and 4G, but ultimately we have to get to 5G,” he said.
The MTN Group CEO underlined the importance of 5G’s potential for low-latency applications in mining, logistics and reliable home broadband.
He also acknowledged consumer concerns about affordability, saying operators must balance heavy capital investment with pricing. “There is a whole range of things that need to be arranged to bring more affordability, more services,” he added.
Mobile money, with 63 million users across MTN markets, remains a key growth driver. While MTN does not yet view itself as a bank, Mupita hinted that a licence could be considered if customer needs demand it.
“We are now looking beyond 2025 and excited about opportunities to 2030 and beyond. The next phase of growth will depend on creating environments that attract investment, expand infrastructure and safeguard users against rising cyber threats,” he said.
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