MTN Ghana deepens role in national growth with record tax contributions and expanded investments

MTN Ghana is positioning itself as a broader digital and economic partner in Ghana through increased tax contributions, infrastructure investment, financial inclusion initiatives, and social development programmes.

In 2025, the company paid GHS10.5 billion in direct and indirect taxes, representing a 22.6 percent increase from the GHS8.6 billion paid in 2024. It also paid an additional GHS0.5 billion in fees, levies, and other statutory obligations, reinforcing its status as one of the country’s largest corporate taxpayers.

Despite economic challenges, including inflation and currency pressures, MTN Ghana maintained strong financial performance and invested approximately GHS6.4 billion in capital expenditure to expand network coverage and improve service quality nationwide.

Following a visit by Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group, plans were announced to invest $1.1 billion in Ghana over the next three years. The investment will focus on infrastructure and emerging technologies, including the construction of 500 new network sites in 2026 to improve connectivity, particularly in peri-urban communities.

Beyond telecommunications, MTN Ghana continues to drive financial inclusion through its Mobile Money (MoMo) platform, which has over 19 million active users. The platform provides services such as money transfers, bill payments, and savings, especially in underserved and rural areas.

The MoMo ecosystem has also created employment opportunities, with more than 923,000 registered agents as of late 2025, about 423,000 of whom are actively operating. For many young people, particularly in rural communities, the platform serves as an entry point into the formal economy.

Through the MTN Ghana Foundation, the company has invested over GHS100 million in 178 projects across the country. In education, the Foundation awarded 500 scholarships in 2025 to support students and teachers pursuing careers in fields such as medicine, engineering, and ICT.

In the health sector, its “Save a Life” initiative has collected over 46,000 units of blood to support healthcare facilities nationwide. Infrastructure projects include the construction of a 60-bed maternity and neonatal centre at Keta Municipal Hospital and the planned commissioning of an Accident and Emergency block at Ho Teaching Hospital.

Additional interventions include a STEM robotics lab at Mamfe Girls’ Senior High School, an ICT block at Yilo Krobo Senior High School, and support for 450 micro, small, and medium enterprises through its Enterprise Support Programme.

As MTN Ghana marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, the company says it is transitioning into a digital services provider focused on connectivity, fintech, and platform-based solutions. This strategy is expected to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth.

With sustained investments across multiple sectors, MTN Ghana continues to play a significant role in Ghana’s digital transformation and economic development.