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The Telecel Ghana Foundation has conducted free antenatal outreach under its Rural Ultrasound Scan initiative at the Naaha Health Centre in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region.

Maternal health professionals performed ultrasound scans and provided prenatal  education and specialist consultations to 134 expectant mothers from the host community and surrounding areas, including Ga, Kulmasa, Tanina, Kunfabiala and Dadafuri, among others.

Organised in collaboration with DMAC Foundation, the Rural Ultrasound initiative aims to improve access to essential maternal healthcare services in rural communities where diagnostic facilities are limited.

Expectant mothers receive early pregnancy assessments, childbirth guidance and health referrals, where necessary, to support safe and healthy pregnancies.

Speaking on the impact of the initiative, Sahaji Swaidin, public health nurse in charge of the Naaha sub-district, highlighted the urgent need for such interventions in the community.

“This initiative came at a very vital time. We are in dire need of antenatal support for our pregnant women. Most women in the Naaha community must travel long distances to Wa and other areas to access maternal care. We are grateful to Telecel Foundation and DMAC Foundation for bringing this support closer to our women,” Mr Swaidin said.

Majid Wasiwa, a pregnant resident from a far-flung community in Wa East, travelled over 130 kilometres to Naaha to benefit from the initiative. “I am very happy to get the opportunity to be scanned. I came from Yaro, which is quite far from Naaha, just to access this service.”

Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainability and External Communications at Telecel Ghana, noted that the initiative forms part of the Foundation’s Connected Health pillar and aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 3.1, which focuses on reducing the global maternal mortality ratio.

The global aim is to reduce the maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030.

“This initiative is about ensuring that no expectant mother is left behind due to distance or cost. By bringing ultrasound services directly to communities, we are enabling early detection of pregnancy-related illnesses, improving maternal health outcomes, and supporting safer pregnancies,” she said.

Through its Rural Ultrasound Scan initiative, Telecel Foundation is driving meaningful impact in maternal health, ensuring that distance is no longer a barrier to timely diagnosis, proper care and safer pregnancies.

The Rural Ultrasound initiative is a life-saving programme for expecting mothers in underserved communities, as it helps to bridge the healthcare access gap and alleviate the financial burden of maternal healthcare on women.

Source : www. citinewsroom.com

MTN Group has joined a USD 45 million Series A funding round in ORAN Development Corporation (ODC), a United States-based company building what it describes as the first artificial intelligence (AI)-native, open-architecture radio access network platform, with the investment reflecting the continent’s growing push toward next-generation network infrastructure.

The round, announced on March 26, 2026, was led by a global syndicate that included Booz Allen Hamilton, Cisco, Nokia, and NVIDIA, alongside telecoms operators AT&T, MTN Group, and Telecom Italia. Phoenix Venture Partners and prior investors linked to Cerberus Capital Management also participated.

ODC will use the capital to accelerate commercial deployment of its Odyssey Radio Access Network (RAN) platform, a software stack that integrates wireless connectivity with AI processing at the network edge. The company describes its approach as a Distributed Compute Grid, aimed at transforming telecom infrastructure into a network of AI processing hubs capable of supporting applications ranging from industrial robotics to autonomous systems and generative AI.

For Africa, the investment carries particular significance. Mazen Mroue, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Digital Infrastructure, said AI-RAN represents a leapfrog opportunity to deliver world-class intelligence from large cities to remote rural villages across the continent. “This isn’t just about connectivity; it’s about building the distributed AI compute foundation required to accelerate financial inclusion, industrial autonomy, and local innovation, serving as a true force-for-good and supporting the development of Sovereign AI across the continent,” he said.

Nokia’s Chief Technology and AI Officer, Pallavi Mahajan, said the investment reflects the direction the industry is heading, toward more software-driven, AI-ready platforms that can support both 5G and 6G networks. Cisco’s Senior Vice President and General Manager for Provider Mobility, Masum Mir, said AI decision-making moving to the edge makes the mobile network the central fabric of the digital economy.

NVIDIA Senior Vice President of Telecom, Ronnie Vasishta, said ODC’s platform is turning today’s 5G networks into a distributed AI computing fabric at the wireless edge and creating a pathway toward 6G.

ODC Chairman Shaygan Kheradpir said the funding will enable the company to scale its engagement with global partners and accelerate commercial deployments throughout 2026.

MTN Group, which operates across 16 African markets and has been deepening its AI and digital infrastructure investments, earlier this year committed USD 1.1 billion in capital expenditure to Ghana over the next three years, targeting data centres, network expansion, and digital skills development. MTN Group’s participation in ODC’s Series A extends that strategy to the infrastructure layer underpinning next-generation AI-native networks.

Source : www.newsghana.com.gh

The Member of Parliament for the Salaga South Constituency, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, received equipment and materials to support the extension of telephony and internet connectivity to ten communities within her constituency.

The initiative forms part of her ongoing efforts to improve access to essential services through constituency engagements.

In January 2025, the MP formally submitted a request to the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, seeking assistance to expand telecommunication services to underserved areas. The beneficiary communities include Kakoshi, Lamsa, Kayereso, Kpambu, Bunkpa, Chakara, Akamade, Buma, Telkpa, and Silmuchu.

Speaking at a brief ceremony to mark the receipt of the equipment, Hon. Ibrahimah expressed her excitement about the commencement of the project. She noted that, for many years, residents of these communities have been largely cut off from the rest of the country due to limited access to communication infrastructure.

She emphasized the vital role of telecommunications and internet connectivity in driving development, improving access to information, and creating opportunities for education and economic growth.

The MP further disclosed that construction of the necessary infrastructure, including telecommunication masts, will begin immediately. She also expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, as well as the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), for their support and commitment in making the project a reality.

The initiative represents a significant step toward bridging the digital divide and enhancing the quality of life for residents in these communities.

Source : www.gbcghanaonline.com

Artificial intelligence is rapidly intensifying both cyberattacks and the systems designed to stop them, creating a growing security challenge for organisations across sectors such as education, healthcare, and finance, executives from Huawei South Africa warned.

At the Huawei South Africa IP Club 2026 event in Johannesburg, CEO Kui Zheng noted that while AI is accelerating industry transformation, it is also introducing significant risks. He explained that cybercriminals are now able to launch faster, more sophisticated attacks, rendering traditional security measures increasingly ineffective.

Yanjun Yu, a senior principal architect at Huawei’s research division, described agentic AI as the most disruptive force in cybersecurity so far. He emphasised its dual nature: it enables autonomous attacks for malicious purposes while also powering automated defense systems to protect organisations. According to Yu, identity has effectively become the new security perimeter.

He added that the goal of AI-driven security is to make cyberattacks too expensive and risky to pursue, thereby pushing threat actors toward less-protected targets. Yu also highlighted quantum computing as a looming risk, warning of a “harvest now, decrypt later” strategy, where attackers collect encrypted data today with the intention of breaking it once quantum capabilities mature. He cautioned that this threat could become very real by 2030 and is often underestimated.

Despite the risks, Yu pointed out that organizations can turn the situation into an opportunity by strengthening resilience, adopting agile approaches, and partnering with trusted providers. Meanwhile, Huawei executive Mpolokeng Marakalla noted that the company works across multiple industries—from government to hospitality—focusing first on understanding client challenges before proposing solutions. Huawei also showcased its Xinghe AI SASE solution as a key tool for enhancing network security, while identifying Wi-Fi 7 campus networks and expanding data center infrastructure as major growth areas in the ongoing digital transformation.

Source : www. trendsnafrica.com

Huawei is recognized for redefining the functional potential of telecom energy infrastructure through cloud-based intelligent battery control, propelling innovation and market leadership in distributed energy systems.

 Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Huawei has been recognized with the 2025 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in the telecom DC power industry for its outstanding achievements in intelligent energy transformation, cloud-based control architectures, and grid-supportive distributed power systems. This recognition highlights Huawei’s consistent leadership in driving measurable outcomes, strengthening its market position, and delivering customer-centric innovation in an evolving competitive landscape.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Huawei excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with market demand while executing them with efficiency, consistency, and scale. “Huawei has meaningfully reshaped how telecom energy infrastructure contributes to national power systems by turning previously idle backup batteries into intelligent, revenue-generating distributed energy assets. This reflects not only technical leadership, but a disciplined, long-horizon innovation model that consistently brings ambitious concepts into commercial reality,” said Gautham Gnanajothi, Senior Vice President at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on structured innovation planning, customer co-creation, and digital intelligence, Huawei has shown its ability to adapt and lead in a rapidly evolving landscape. The company’s strategic agility and sustained investment in telecom energy transformation have enabled it to scale effectively across global markets, demonstrating both deployment pragmatism and operational reliability.

Innovation remains central to Huawei’s approach. Its intelligent Site Power Virtual Power Plant (VPP) solution enables telecom operators to transform distributed batteries into coordinated energy storage assets capable of participating in grid balancing services. By deploying a cloud-based control architecture fully decoupled from existing site power systems, Huawei provides flexibility, scalability, and performance benefits while minimizing operational disruption.

“For years, Huawei has been committed to innovation-driven development, turning leading technologies into the core driving force to continuously lead the industry. We were the first to launch the VPP energy storage solution for telecom sites, and we also offer VPP energy storage solutions for residential and C&I park scenarios. These solutions help operators generate new revenue streams and transition from energy consumers to energy prosumers.,” said Li Shaolong, President of Site Power Domain, Huawei Digital Power.

In addition, Huawei has developed adaptive power backup technology that can double the backup power duration, creating a highly resilient network. And its intelligent PV+ESS+genset synergy solution, powered by AI, enables multi-variable forecasting—including weather, grid power, PV generation, and network load, allowing sites to maximize the use of clean energy, reduce D.G usage, and significantly lower carbon emissions and energy costs, propelling the industry toward a new era of sustainable development.

Huawei’s unwavering commitment to customer experience further strengthens its position in the global telecom power market. By enabling seamless integration, reducing deployment risks, and supporting localized service models, the company continues to meet the needs of an expanding global customer base. Its partner-led delivery framework and co-innovation engagement through the Customer Joint Innovation Center ensure that solutions are validated in real network conditions and aligned directly with operator priorities.

Frost & Sullivan commends Huawei for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and technological influence. The company’s innovation pipeline, future-oriented energy architecture, and customer-first culture are shaping the future of telecom DC power and driving tangible results at scale.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The recognition highlights forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.

About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. Huawei’s end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 213,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company wholly owned by its employees.

Source : www.frost.com

• Next-gen network upgrade to significantly increase Ericsson’s Radio Access Network (RAN) footprint with Virgin Media O2
• Ericsson secures majority of Virgin Media O2’s latest radio network-focused investment under its Mobile Transformation Plan
• The partnership extension will tap Ericsson’s programmable 5G Standalone capabilities, including multiband radios and AI-powered analytics

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) will become Virgin Media O2’s primary radio access network (RAN) partner in a five-year partnership extension that will see Ericsson power the majority of the UK service provider’s nationwide UK radio network. Through securing the majority of the radio network-focused element of Virgin Media O2’s latest mobile transformation plan, the partnership extension will earn Ericsson several hundred million euros across the five years.

Virgin Media O2’s Mobile Transformation Plan will deliver faster, more reliable mobile connectivity across the UK.

Patrick Johansson, Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ericsson, says, “Virgin Media O2 is a close and trusted customer and partner of Ericsson’s. That trust is reflected in the RAN footprint increase in this partnership extension, where Ericsson will power the majority of Virgin Media O2’s radio network. We are proud to partner with Virgin Media O2 and will work closely with the company to realise its mobile transformation plan.”

Jeanie York, Chief Technology Officer, Virgin Media O2, says: “Our Mobile Transformation Plan is all about delivering a step-change in network performance for our customers, ensuring they have fast, reliable connectivity wherever they are. Ericsson is a long-standing partner in our network evolution and this agreement will help us accelerate the modernisation of our radio network, unlocking greater capacity, improved efficiency and enhanced reliability for millions of people across the UK.”

With Virgin Media O2’s mobile traffic more than doubling in the last five years alone, a key element of the network enhancement will focus on maximizing the capabilities of additional 5G mid-band spectrum acquired by Virgin Media O2 in 2025, to strengthen the service provider’s UK leadership in 5G Standalone (SA) connectivity.

The partnership extension is the latest development in Virgin Media O2’s mobile transformation plan – with 2026 investments aimed at improving reliability, boosting capacity and widening coverage across its nationwide network.

The upgrade will feature the deployment of a wide range of Ericsson Radio System products, including advanced and energy-efficient multiband Massive MIMO radios – such as the AIR 3229 and the triple-band Radio 4486 – at both new and existing locations.

Ericsson AI and machine learning-based software will also be deployed to intelligently optimize network performance and efficiency in real time.

Network programmability and intelligence will help Virgin Media O2 to utilize the full capabilities of its 5G SA network, supporting advanced differentiated services through network slicing for application, enterprise and industry use cases.

The network upgrade will enable Virgin Media O2 to move more of its customer base to its 5G SA network, which is already available to 87 percent of the UK population. The partnership is also structured to support Virgin Media O2’s evolution to Cloud RAN and to scale into future 5G-Advanced.

The 2026 enhanced Ericsson-VMO2 partnership is the latest development in a productive longstanding relationship between the companies – which included the 2025 investment tranche of the Mobile Transformation Plan.

That scope included performance and capacity improvements through additional spectrum, network densification and small‑cell deployments, targeted upgrades at network hot spots (like stadiums and transport hubs), and extended coverage along railways, major roads, and previously underserved rural and coastal areas.

Source : www.ericsson.com

The collaboration will enable Ugandan enterprises to connect with customers seamlessly through multiple communication channels including SMS, WhatsApp, voice, email and chat applications, allowing businesses to deliver faster, more personalized and automated interactions.

MTN Uganda has announced a strategic partnership with global cloud communications platform Infobip aimed at equipping businesses with advanced digital communication tools that enhance customer engagement, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate Uganda’s digital transformation.

The collaboration will enable Ugandan enterprises to connect with customers seamlessly through multiple communication channels including SMS, WhatsApp, voice, email and chat applications, allowing businesses to deliver faster, more personalized and automated interactions.

This partnership follows a growing demand for integrated communication as more Ugandan businesses adopt digital platforms to engage customers. The partnership between MTN Uganda and Infobip seeks to address this need by providing businesses with scalable communication technology supported by MTN’s nationwide connectivity infrastructure.

“Digital communication is becoming central to how businesses engage their customers and deliver services. Through our partnership with Infobip, MTN Uganda is strengthening its role as a technology partner to enterprises by providing innovative platforms that help businesses improve customer experiences, increase efficiency and unlock new growth opportunities.”

– Ibrahim Senyonga the General Manager, Enterprise Business Unit, MTN Uganda

Infobip’s global communications platform powers messaging solutions for thousands of organizations worldwide and will now be accessible to Ugandan businesses through MTN’s

“We are excited to partner with MTN Uganda to support the digital transformation of business sector in Uganda. By combining MTN’s strong network infrastructure with Infobip’s AI-powered customer engagement technology, businesses across Uganda will be able to connect with customers across multiple channels and create richer, more connected customer experiences. With the launch of Infobip AgentOS, businesses will be equipped with a powerful platform to orchestrate the full customer experience. AgentOS transforms how companies communicate by seamlessly integrating AI agents and customer journey orchestration into one intelligent layer. It allows businesses to automate tasks, personalize customer interactions, and streamline CX management. This launch marks a significant step forward in delivering smarter, more efficient customer engagement at scale.”

– Domenico Devescovi, Global Director Telecom Strategy and Partnerships, Infobip

Beyond improving customer engagement, the partnership also supports the growth of Uganda’s digital economy by enabling businesses to adopt modern communication tools that drive productivity and innovation.

As Uganda advances its Digital Transformation Agenda under the National Development Plan IV and Vision 2040, the adoption of digital communication platforms will play an important role in enabling businesses to scale, improve service delivery and compete in an increasingly connected economy.

By combining MTN Uganda’s connectivity leadership with Infobip’s global communication technology, businesses will gain access to solutions that support automated messaging, omnichannel engagement, and real-time customer interaction.

Source : www. techafricanews.com

A one-day seminar focused on competition economics, policy and law has taken place in Accra.

The seminar was attended by legal and consumer representatives from public and private organisations across various industries, as well as some members of the judiciary. 

It was organised by the Competition and Markets Centre, with competition law experts from King’s College, delivering the lecture.  

Opening the seminar, Benson Nutsukpui, Managing Partner of Kuenyehia & Nutsukpui, and a former President of the Ghana Bar Association, underscored the urgent need for a comprehensive and coherent competition law framework in Ghana. 

He described the current regulatory regime as fragmented, relying on scattered statutes and sector-specific mandates that are inadequate to address complex market dynamics such as cartels, abuse of dominance, and merger control. 

Drawing on practical experience, he cited the prolonged litigation between Internet Ghana Limited and Ghana Telecom as evidence of inefficiencies arising from the absence of a dedicated competition authority, noting that such disputes could have been resolved more effectively within a structured regime.

“What we do not have is a coherent, economy-wide competition statute that addresses cartels, abuse of dominance, and merger control in a systematic way. The result is a framework that is woefully inadequate to the demands of a modern market economy,” he stated.

He emphasised that Ghana is at a pivotal policy juncture, with a draft Competition Policy and Bill still pending enactment, providing stakeholders with a crucial opportunity to develop a strong and future-proof framework. 

Highlighting the importance of clarity in legal drafting, he warned against poorly calibrated provisions, stating that “a competition regime that departs from settled principles… can produce regulatory outcomes that harm the very markets it seeks to protect.” 

He also noted regional developments, including the AfCFTA Protocol on Competition Policy, as emphasising the need for alignment to avoid putting Ghanaian businesses at a disadvantage. 

Mr Nutsukpui described the seminar as a timely platform for collaborative engagement among legal, economic, and regulatory actors, expressing confidence that such dialogue will translate into actionable reforms. 

“As he notes, “some conversations are too important to delay,” reinforcing the urgency and significance of advancing Ghana’s competition policy agenda.

The keynote speaker for the one-day seminar, Dr Juliet Twumasi-Anokye, who chairs the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority’s decision-making Council, framed the debate within Ghana’s regional and continental commitments. She noted that the ECOWAS Treaty and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Competition Policy made coherent domestic enforcement not just desirable, but essential.

“Competition law is at its core protecting the process of competition—not competitors. It must ensure markets remain open, dynamic, and innovative. 

For us in Ghana, this is not merely a legal, economic or even a political issue; it is a crucial developmental imperative,” Dr Twumasi-Anokye stated. 

She highlighted the risks of fragmented oversight, digital market complexities, and the need for institutional capacity.

“Competition law is at its core protecting the process of competition—not competitors. It must ensure markets remain open, dynamic, and innovative. 

For us in Ghana, this is not merely a legal, economic or even a political issue; it is a crucial developmental imperative,” Dr Twumasi-Anokye stated. 

She highlighted the risks of fragmented oversight, digital market complexities, and the need for institutional capacity.

David Bailey KC, Professor of Practice Law at King’s College London and Standing Counsel to the UK Competition and Markets Authority, underscored the importance of aligning Ghana’s framework with evolving global practice, particularly in digital markets. 

He called for a regime that balances rigorous enforcement with predictability for businesses, noting that well-designed competition law serves as an enabler of innovation rather than a constraint.

The Managing Director of the Competition & Markets Centre, Kofi Datsa, reaffirmed the seminar’s purpose as a final window for constructive input before the Bill is laid before Parliament.

“Once a bill passes, the architecture is fixed. Today, it is still open. This seminar is designed not merely to educate, but to galvanise stakeholders—lawmakers, regulators, the judiciary, and the business community—to engage with the drafts and ensure that Ghana’s competition law is built on sound principles from the outset. 

“We are grateful to our distinguished speakers and all participants for committing to this critical national conversation,” Mr Datsa said.

Participants at the seminar included representatives of the Ministry of Communications, Digitalisation and Innovation, as well as sectoral regulators such as the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURC), the National Communications Authority (NCA), and the National Insurance Commission (NIC). 

Also in attendance were representatives from the Chamber of Telecommunications, GRIDCO, MTN, AT, C-Squared, CUTS International, and lawyers from firms such as BELA, AB & David, Law Trust, N. Dowouna and Co, Amenuvor and Associates, among others.

Source : www.myjoyonline.com

Two hundred residents of Ijara Constituency in Garissa County received digital skills certificates on Friday as Huawei’s DigiTruck programme concluded its latest training cycle, bringing mobile classrooms and hands-on technology education to one of Kenya’s more remote corners.

The graduation ceremony, held at Baraza Park in Masalani, drew national and county leaders including Hon. John Kiarie, Chair of the National Assembly Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation, alongside local Members of Parliament and county officials.

Garissa becomes the third county in the North Eastern region to host the initiative, following rollouts in Wajir earlier this year and Mandera in 2021.

The DigiTruck itself — a solar-powered, fully equipped mobile classroom — is central to the programme’s reach. Rather than requiring learners to travel to urban training centres, the truck moves the classroom to the community. Participants receive training in digital literacy, online safety, entrepreneurship, and the practical use of digital tools.

Programme organisers say the model is particularly significant in addressing Kenya’s persistent gender divide in digital access. Nationally, only 35 percent of women use mobile internet compared to 50 percent of men. For every 100 young men with measurable digital skills, just 65 young women have comparable competencies.

Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Kiarie framed digital skills as no longer a luxury but an economic necessity. He challenged graduates to put their training to work — building businesses, creating jobs, and solving local problems through technology.

Jessy Kiveu Maruti, CEO of the ICT Authority, also addressed the gathering, commending the multi-stakeholder approach that underpins the initiative and linking it directly to the government’s broader vision of a digitally empowered Kenya.

Since its launch, the DigiTruck programme has trained nearly 10,500 people — among them youth, women, teachers, and small business owners — across 42 of Kenya’s 47 counties. The training is offered free of charge.

Graduates at Friday’s ceremony spoke of tangible shifts: greater confidence navigating digital platforms, new pathways into online work, and a clearer sense of how technology could support their livelihoods and access to services.

Huawei says it intends to continue expanding the programme nationwide, with the goal of ensuring that geographic remoteness is no longer a barrier to participation in Kenya’s digital economy.

Source : africabusinesscommunities.com

MTN Group has announced a major reshuffle of its board, appointing five independent non-executive directors as part of an extensive succession planning process. The move also coincides with a leadership change at its South African subsidiary.

The Johannesburg-based telecommunications company currently has 12 non-executive directors. Following the latest appointments, the board will temporarily expand to 15 members, effective from 31 March 2026.

The newly appointed directors are Herman Bosman, Advocate Ouma Rasethaba, Stéphane Richard, Ignatius Sehoole and Saf Yeboah-Amankwah.

Bosman, who chairs MTN Group Fintech, previously served as chief executive of RMB Holdings and RMI Holdings. He brings significant expertise in financial services, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance.

Rasethaba is a former deputy national director of public prosecutions in South Africa and previously led the Asset Forfeiture Unit. She has also held senior roles at Telkom, including chief governance officer and chief risk officer.

Richard, formerly group chief executive of Orange, one of the world’s largest telecoms operators, oversaw the company’s expansion across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Sehoole, a former chief executive of KPMG South Africa and past president of Saica, contributes both financial and telecommunications sector experience.

Yeboah-Amankwah recently served as senior vice-president and chief strategy officer at Intel. He was also a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, advising across the technology, media and telecommunications industries.

Governance and compliance

In line with paragraph 5.6 of the JSE Listing Requirements, MTN confirmed that all incoming directors underwent thorough “fit and proper” assessments, including independent verification of their qualifications. The board expressed satisfaction with the outcomes.

Additionally, in accordance with paragraph 6.74 of the JSE rules, none of the new appointees have made any declarations requiring disclosure.

The group said the changes are intended to reinforce governance, deepen expertise, and enhance strategic oversight.

Two long-serving board members, Stan Miller and Nkululeko Sowazi, both appointed in August 2016, will step down at the annual general meeting on May 29, 2026, after more than nine years of service.

‘These changes are part of the Group’s comprehensive succession planning to ensure delivery against our evolved Ambition 2030 strategy. They also reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, expertise

and strategic oversight,” said MTN Group Chairman Jonas Mcebisi. “The Board will temporarily expand to accommodate new appointments during the transition period and will gradually reduce as directors retire and succession plans progress.”

Mcebisi also expressed appreciation for the outgoing directors contributions and welcomed the new members, noting their role in advancing MTN’s ambition to deliver digital solutions that support Africa’s development.

Changes at MTN South Africa

Separately, Mike Harper will step down as chairman of MTN South Africa on 31 March 2026, a position he has held since 2016. Sindi Mabaso-Koyana will assume the role from the same date.

Harper will remain on the MTN South Atrica board until 31 July 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.

Noluthando Gosa, currently an independent non-executive director on the MTN Group board, will also join the MTN South Africa board as a non-executive director, subject to the completion of governance processes. Both Mabaso-Koyana and Gosa will continue serving on the MTN Group board.

Source: www.ceo.co.ug