MTN Ghana introduces new ID measures for Momo transactions
MTN Ghana has announced new measures for its MoMo transactions. From 02 April, all MoMo customers will be required to present valid ID cards before any MoMo cash-out (withdrawal) transaction can be processed. As a result of the directive, all MoMo agents will be required to select the ID type and enter the ID card number presented by the customer before the transaction can be completed. Without a valid ID card, MoMo transactions will not be processed. The General Manager of MobileMoney, Eli Hini said the enforcement of this directive, apart from being a regulatory requirement, will also complement efforts being taken by MTN MoMo to curb MoMo fraud in the country. MobileMoney remains committed in the fight against MoMo fraud and will continue to implement measures that will make the service safer. The request for an ID card for MoMo transactions is not a new requirement. It has been part of the service offering from the start and is strictly enforced at MTN branch Offices or Service Centers nationwide. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
MTN Ghana launches “The Happiness Place”
MTN Ghana marked the 2021 edition of the International Women’s Day (IWD) with a virtual activity geared towards promoting Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) at the Workplace. The interactive forum driven by the global IWD campaign #ChooseToChallenge, had over three hundred (300) staff participating. The Chief Human Resource Officer of MTN Ghana, Mrs. Amma Benneh-Amponsah, who led the conversation highlighted the progress of 2020 Diversity and Inclusion commitments made to employees as well as the Diversity and Inclusion priorities for 2021. She said, the business has and continues to put together interventions that ensure that women live their full potentials as employees of the company. Mrs. Amma Benneh-Amponsah also used the opportunity to commend all women at MTN for their contribution to the success of the organization. The event was also used to launch an inclusion-focused podcast dubbed the “Happiness Place Live Podcast”. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Mr. Selorm Adadevoh performed the official launch. Sharing ideas on thriving in positivity in a covid-19 era, four-member panelists comprising of two MTN Staff, Maame Acheampong and Peter Anani as well as two external guests, Dr. Derek Oppong, a Clinical Psychologist and Kokui Selormey a renowned Media Personality and Advocate discussed the topic “Being 10% happier during a pandemic”. Nana Amegashie, Senior Manager, Consumer Marketing and a ‘Women in Technology’ graduate at MTN moderated the discussion. The session ended with great reviews from the staff. The interactive podcast session will be hosted every last Thursday in a month and will be discussing interesting topics that will impact employee wellbeing. About MTN Ghana MTN Ghana is the market leader in the increasingly competitive mobile telecommunications industry in Ghana, offering subscribers a range of exciting options under Pay Monthly and Pay As You Go Services and Mobile Financial Services. The company has committed itself to delivering reliable and innovative services that provide value for subscribers in Ghana’s telecommunications market. Since its entry into Ghana in 2006, MTN has continuously invested in expanding and modernizing its network in order to offer superior services to a broad expanse of the nation. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Telecom giant MTN introduces exciting feature on MYMTN App
MTN Ghana has introduced features on the MyMTN App that give subscribers additional bonus bundles. Customers who use the myMTN App to purchase bundles for friends and family will receive 25% bonus on the bundles they send on their own account. The bonus package applies to both prepaid and post-paid Customers. For prepaid customers the 25% data applies to standard data bundles, social media bundles and video bundles whereas postpaid customers get to enjoy the 25% bonus on the prepaid data bundles they purchase on the app. Telecom giant MTN introduces exciting feature on MYMTN App Source: UGC MTN customers also get to enjoy bonus on ‘MusicTime’ on Mashup bundles. With a purchase of Mashup bundles of GHS10 or above for self or others, subscribers will enjoy 300mins free music streaming on MusicTime App available for Android users only. “We have had to augment the offerings on myMTN App to enhance user experience and also enable our Customers fully enjoy the benefits of a modern connected life”. The new features will encourage people to share data and also gain more time to enjoy entertainment content,” Dario Bianchi, Digital Transformation Lead of MTN Ghana said. MyMTN is a self-service app that allows an MTN Customer to manage their account and perform services such as “top-up airtime”, purchase data bundles, manage broadband accounts and transact using MTN MoMo wallet. Also, Customers have an easy to use app for everything MTN and they will not have to memorize a wide range of USSD codes for various services. New features are added to the app every month to improve the digital experience of all MTN Customers. Telecom giant MTN introduces exciting feature on MYMTN App Source: UGC MTN Customers can download myMTN app from the Play Store and App Store by searching for myMTN Ghana. The App currently has over half a million active monthly users. Google play store rating is at 4.1stars. READ ALSO GoTV Ghana contact number, customer care, phone, and email “MusicTime” is a time-based music streaming service that gives users access to premium top trending African and international music on their phones. MTN has themed 2021 as ‘The Year of the Customer: The Digital Experience’. As a result, the company continues to introduce packages aimed at making access to digital services more convenient for customers. Digital services available on MTN include: ayoba, Showmax and MTN Pulse. Customers should visit www.mtn.com.gh for more information. About MTN Ghana MTN Ghana is the market leader in the increasingly competitive mobile telecommunications industry in Ghana, offering subscribers a range of exciting options under Pay Monthly and Pay As You Go Services and Mobile Financial Services. The company has committed itself to delivering reliable and innovative services that provide value for subscribers in Ghana’s telecommunications market. Since its entry into Ghana in 2006, MTN has continuously invested in expanding and modernizing its network in order to offer superior services to a broad expanse of the nation. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
MTN Ghana to sanction vendors who charge more on credit transfers
MTN Ghana, has warned that vendors, who charge customers a fee when they sell MTN airtime to them through the Electrical Virtual Distribution (EVD) system otherwise known as credit transfer, will be sanctioned. MTN has reduced the number of physical recharge cards on the market compelling more people to rely on mobile money and EVD to purchase credit. Checks by Citi News’ Ellen Dapaah show that some vendors charge as much as 15 percent of the amount of credit a customer purchases through the EVD. But according to MTN, vendors already make their profit from the transfer and are not expected to charge extra. In an interview with Citi News, the General Manager of Southern Regional Sales of MTN Ghana, Abubakar Mohammed, said vendors who charge extra money from EVD transfers will be sanctioned. “EVD agents are not to make any extra charges. Their fees are incorporated in the airtime they purchase from us. We give them a 5 percent cut. And so customers are to get the exact amount they purchase. They should insist on what s due them. If a customer feels he is being cheated, there are avenues to seek redress. You can either call the shortcode 100 and complain or visit any of the MTN centres and report the vendor.” “Some of the actions we take when such complaints come before us is to warn the vendors to desist from them or block them from using our EVDs. Our aim is to protect the customer and ensure that they get value for whatever they buy,” Mr. Mohammed explained. Citinewsroom Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Opera and MTN Extend Their Partnership in Ghana Bringing Millions Of Users Online With New Free Browsing Program
Today, the Norwegian browser developer Opera and leading telecommunication operator MTN, announced the extension of their partnership in Ghana and celebrated it with the re-launch of a new Free Browsing program. The new free browsing program provides MTN customers in Ghana up to 1.5 GB of monthly free data when they browse with the popular Opera Mini browser. “We are glad to extend our partnership with MTN in Ghana and look forward to bringing more people online in 2021”, said Jørgen Arnesen, EVP of Mobile Browsers at Opera. “At Opera we believe that access to the web should be a universal right, therefore we decided to work with MTN in Ghana under the shared vision of bringing more people online by offering affordable access to the web through the Opera Mini browser”. Customers of MTN who have Opera Mini installed on their mobile devices will be able to start browsing for free. With free browsing, MTN customers can make more online purchases, check on the latest news, or simply find entertainment content they want or are interested in. “As MTN Ghana works to become a Digital Operator, we are conscious of the customer experience we deliver in our digital services. Together with Opera, we enable our customers with access to more online content so they keep engaged with their devices without worrying too much about their data expenses”, Sam Addo, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Ghana said. “We are excited about this partnership with Opera and we look forward to more offers to delight our customers”, he added. Opera Mini is a small, fast and powerful browser. It comes with unique features such as Data Compression, Offline File Sharing and built-in Ad-blocker. Opera Mini also enables access to free eBooks through the Worldreader speed dial and the music catalogue of the Kenyan music-streaming service-Mdundo allowing users to stream or download music through the Opera Mini browser. Today, Opera Mini is the browser of choice for over a 100million people around the world who choose it over pre-installed browsers on Android mobile devices. To enjoy the benefits of the free browsing package, MTN customers will have to install Opera Mini on their mobile Android devices. MTN customers who are not yet Opera Mini users, can download the app for free on Google Play Store. The free browsing package is capped to 50MB per day and it covers browsing only. Video streaming and file download will attract normal data charges. MTN’s partnership with Opera supports the digital drive of the business to achieve its vision ‘to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to its customers’. Other digital interventions introduced for individuals and businesses is the Unlimited Business Broadband targeted at Small and Medium Enterprises, (SMEs), Small/Home Offices (SOHOs) as well as other organizations. MTN Business continues to offer solutions that enable individuals and businesses to access telecommunication services. Visit https://broadband.mtn.com.gh/business or by call 100 for more information. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
SCANCOM PLC (MTN GHANA) ANNOUNCES BOARD CHANGES
MR. KWASI ABEASI AND MR. MODUPE KADRI Scancom Plc. (MTN Ghana) wishes to announce that Mr. Kwasi Abeasi and Mr. Modupe Kadri will step down from the Board of the Company effective March 1, 2021. Mr. Kwasi Abeasi joined the Board of MTN Ghana in 2011, as an Independent Non-Executive Director, bringing a wealth of experience to the Board over his 10-year period of service. Mr. Modupe Kadri joined MTN Ghana as Chief Financial Officer in 2014 and was appointed Executive Director in 2016, a position he held until February 2020 when he became a Non-Executive Director of the Company. The Board of Directors of MTN Ghana and its subsidiaries would like to take this opportunity to express their gratitude to Mr. Abeasi and Mr. Kadri for their sterling service and dedication to the Company, and for their impressive performance on the Board. We wish them every success in all their future endeavors. APPOINTMENT OF FOUR (4) INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS TO SCANCOM PLC. (MTN GHANA) BOARD Scancom Plc. (MTN Ghana), in line with its aim of increasing skills and diversity, is pleased to announce the appointment of the following Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs), effective 1 March 2021: Felix Addo NanaAma Botchway Kofi Dadzie Rosie Ebe-Arthur 2.1 Mr. Felix Addo Mr. Felix Addo is a Member of the Ghana Institute of Chartered Accountants with over 30 years’ experience. He served as a Partner at PwC over an 18-year period across a wide range of engagements in both developed and emerging markets, including transactions, insolvencies and turnarounds, financial and forensic audits and various projects in both the private and public sectors. He has since developed a portfolio of board roles in the consumer, financial services and the oil and gas sectors. He currently serves on the boards of various organizations including Guinness Ghana Breweries (Chairman), Ghana Association of Restructuring and Insolvency Advisors (President), as well as various for profit and non-profit organisations. 2.2 Nana Ama Botchway Ms. Nana Ama Botchway is the founder and managing partner of N. Dowuona & Company, a leading corporate and commercial law firm in Ghana. Her main areas of practice are mergers and acquisitions, energy and infrastructure. Ms. Botchway regularly advises local and global companies on cross border mergers, acquisitions, energy and infrastructure projects. She began her career in New York where she worked as a lawyer at two leading global law firms, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Cooley, and as an audit accountant at Deloitte Touche Tomahtsu. Ms. Botchway is a graduate of Princeton University, New York University’s Stern School of Business and Columbia University School of Law. She brings a wealth of experience to MTN Ghana having served as a Non-Executive Director on a number of boards, including Ghana Airports Company Ltd, the Ghana Petroleum Sovereign Wealth Funds, GHL Bank Ltd, where she chaired the Remuneration Committee, and Brainworks Capital. 2.3 Mr. Kofi Dadzie Mr. Dadzie is an experienced digital entrepreneur who has built innovative products and services and taken these to market successfully, servicing customers across multiple geographies and covering over 80 languages. Mr. Dadzie, who is one of the pioneers of Rancard Solutions Ltd, started as the Chief Software Architect and rose to the position of Chief Executive Officer. He currently serves as a non-executive director of Rancard Solutions Holdings and subsidiaries. Inspired through leadership seminars in the Aspen Institute, he recently consulted for and joined the Mastercard Foundation with the aim of empowering young African women and men to harness the digital economy. Mr. Dadzie also serves as a director of IC Asset Managers and is a member of the governing board of Genius Hive Music Academy. 2.4 Rosie Ebe-Arthur Ms. Rosie Ebe-Arthur is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and brings along with her a plethora of experience from the United Kingdom and Africa. Ms. Ebe-Arthur was previously employed by Ernst & Young as Associate Director of People Services, Africa Projects, South Africa with responsibility for Sub Saharan Africa. Ms. Ebe-Arthur then served at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated as Group Human Resources Business Partner for Domestic Bank working across 33 countries. She then moved to Standard Chartered Bank rising to Head of Human Resources, West Africa with responsibility for Nigeria, Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire, Cameroun, Gambia and Sierra Leone. Ms. Ebe-Arthur is currently the Group Head, Human Capital Management and Development for First Bank Nigeria and Subsidiaries and is accountable for setting the People Strategy across the Banks footprint in Africa, United Kingdom and the representative offices in France and China. Commenting on the appointments, the CEO of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh said, “We are very excited to welcome very accomplished, diverse, professionals to the MTN Ghana Board. As a Company that is transitioning into a full digital operator, we are happy to have them join us accelerate the process of giving our valued Customers a distinct digital experience, whilst driving towards our 2023 ambition of becoming a digital operator”. Commenting on the Board changes, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of MTN Ghana, Dr. Ishmael Yamson, expressed his profound gratitude to Mr. Abeasi and Mr. Kadri for their dedication, sacrifices and excellent performance, and for contributing immensely to the governance and oversight of the Company. In welcoming the new members to the Board, Dr. Ishmael Yamson indicated that onboarding these outstanding individuals with diverse skills and professions, should enhance and strengthen the performance of the oversight role of the Board. The Board of Directors of MTN Ghana and its subsidiaries would like to take this opportunity to welcome on board the new Independent Non-Executive Directors, to the Scancom Plc. Board, and to wish them every success in the discharge of their duties. The Independent Non-Executive Directors shall hold office until the next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, where they shall be eligible for re-election by the Shareholders of Scancom Plc. SIGNED Pala Asiedu Ofori (Mrs.) Company Secretary Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
MTN records GH¢1.3bn profit; optimistic of resolving SMP impasse with government
Mobile telecommunication leader, MTN Ghana recorded a profit of GH¢1.3 billion last year, about 38.4% year-on-year growth. According to its 2020 Financial Statement, total revenue was however GH¢6 billion, 16.4% increase over that of 2019. To this end, the board of the company is declaring an interim dividend of GH¢0.03 per share after reviewing the company’s first quarter results. After reviewing the full year performance of the company, the board also recommended a final dividend of GH¢0.05 per share, bringing the total dividend for the year 2020 to GH¢0.08 per share. This represents 70.5% of profit after tax and a 33.3% increase in dividend per share over those paid for 2019. MTN Ghana subscribers also increased by 23.4% to 24.4 million whilst active data subscribers increased by 32.4% to 10.8 million. Active Mobile Money (MoMo) users also increased by 16.3% to 10.6 million. The company said this was the result of various promotions in the year, increased person-to-person transactional activity and the offer of more advanced services such as retail merchant payments and international remittances. Digital revenue however declined by 6.2% year-on-year. During the period, MTN Ghana said it made some enhancements in its video and gaming offerings resulting in a 328% surge in the number of active subscribers* and increased adoption of its MyMTN and ayoba messaging apps. Regulatory updates on SMP, localisation and licences On the regulatory front, MTN Ghana said it continues to maintain high ethical standards and commitment to regulatory obligations. “We also remain focused on providing the enabling technology to support Ghana’s digital economy. In this context, MTN Ghana undertakes constructive engagements with regulatory stakeholders at all times on issues related to policy and regulatory initiatives.” On the issue of the significant market power (SMP) declaration, and per the update in its third quarter results release, on 13 October 2020, MTN Ghana withdrew its application filed at the Supreme Court following a series of engagements with the regulator and other key stakeholders to resolve the issue in an amicable manner. From October 2020, however, MTN Ghana, implemented the National Communication Authority’s directive to apply a 30% asymmetrical interconnect rate for two years. Importantly, engagements and discussions with relevant stakeholders continued, after they were briefly suspended leading up to the national elections in December 2020, stressing “and we are optimistic that these discussions will result in a positive outcome for MTN Ghana and the long-term sustainability of the industry.” “We remain grateful to the NCA, the Ministry of Communications and key stakeholders for their openness and commitment to engage with the view to resolve the issues amicably.” Covid-19 impact The company said economic and business performance in 2020 was influenced by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic with devastating impact across the globe. “The impact of the pandemic has been felt by everyone and many of us have loved ones who have been affected by COVID-19. MTN Ghana and our employees have also been impacted by COVID-19 despite our best efforts in ensuring the safety of our people.” It expressed gratitude to all frontline workers, including its own front-liners who bravely served its cherished customers. As such, the MTN Ghana Foundation donated GH¢5 million worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other essentials to the government’s COVID-19 Trust Fund for onward distribution to frontline medical workers. MTN records GH¢1.3bn profit; Optimistic of resolving SMP impasse with government Mobile telecommunication leader, MTN Ghana recorded a profit of GH¢1.3 billion last year, about 38.4% year-on-year growth. According to its 2020 Financial Statement, total revenue was however GH¢6 billion, 16.4% increase over that of 2019. To this end, the board of the company Board declared an interim dividend of GH¢0.03 per share after reviewing the company’s first quarter results. After reviewing the full year performance of the company, the board also recommended a final dividend of GH¢0.05 per share, bringing the total dividend for the 2020 year to GH¢0.08 per share. This represents 70.5% of profit after tax and a 33.3% increase in dividend per share over those paid for 2019. MTN Ghana subscribers also increased by 23.4% to 24.4 million whilst active data subscribers increased by 32.4% to 10.8 million. Active Mobile Money (MoMo) users also increased by 16.3% to 10.6 million. The company said this was the result of various promotions in the year, increased person-to-person transactional activity and the offer of more advanced services such as retail merchant payments and international remittances. Digital revenue however declined by 6.2% year-on-year. During the period, MTN Ghana said it made some enhancements in its video and gaming offerings resulting in a 328% surge in the number of active subscribers* and increased adoption of its MyMTN and ayoba messaging apps. Regulatory updates on SMP, localisation and licences On the regulatory front, MTN Ghana said it continues to maintain high ethical standards and commitment to regulatory obligations. “We also remain focused on providing the enabling technology to support Ghana’s digital economy. In this context, MTN Ghana undertakes constructive engagements with regulatory stakeholders at all times on issues related to policy and regulatory initiatives.” On the issue of the significant market power (SMP) declaration, and per the update in its third quarter results release, on 13 October 2020, MTN Ghana withdrew its application filed at the Supreme Court following a series of engagements with the regulator and other key stakeholders to resolve the issue in an amicable manner. From October 2020, however, MTN Ghana, implemented the National Communication Authority’s directive to apply a 30% asymmetrical interconnect rate for two years. Importantly, engagements and discussions with relevant stakeholders continued, after they were briefly suspended leading up to the national elections in December 2020, stressing “and we are optimistic that these discussions will result in a positive outcome for MTN Ghana and the long-term sustainability of the industry.” “We remain grateful to the NCA, the Ministry of Communications and key stakeholders for their openness and commitment to engage with the view to resolve the issues amicably.” Covid-19 impact The company said economic and
MTN and Mastercard empower millions in Africa to make payments
The MTN Group and Mastercard has announced a strategic partnership to enable millions of consumers in 16 countries across Africa to make global e-commerce payments safely and securely. “Through a Mastercard virtual payment solution linked to MTN MoMo (Mobile Money) wallets, consumers and merchants can engage with brands and businesses abroad through digital commerce, extending their reach to an international marketplace and unlocking a host of opportunities,” it said. A joint statement issued by the MTN Group and Mastercard said across Sub-Saharan Africa, mobile devices were the primary channel used to connect to the internet and that according to GSMA, by 2025, it was estimated that there would be 300 million more people using their devices to access internet services. “In light of this significant growth, mobile financial services have become the dominant form of digital payments, with twice as many mobile money accounts as bank accounts in the region. As a result, consumers increasingly expect to have access to a broader range of digital financial services,” it stated. The statement said, however, consumers and merchants were mostly restricted to a local base of online and offline businesses, therefore curtailing customers’ ability to engage in global commerce. It said through this strategic partnership, MTN customers with a Mastercard virtual payment solution linked to their MoMo wallets can make payments to global online merchants through a seamless and secure digital payment experience on websites and mobile applications and that the service was available regardless of whether or not the customer has a bank account. The statement said the solution would enable consumers to explore and shop at well-known global e-commerce brands and pay quickly and securely for leisure shopping, travel, accommodation, entertainment, streaming services and more. It would also allow small business owners to purchase from suppliers abroad and pay with the virtual payment solution. “We are very excited about this partnership with Mastercard, which is another step in realizing our ambition to build Africa’s largest fintech platform, accelerating economic and social development through digital innovation to the benefit of citizens across the continent and beyond,” the MTN Group said. It added that “This noteworthy partnership is another step to enable our customers to participate in the global economy. We are resolute that accelerated financial inclusion is a potent enabler of socio-economic development that empowers the most vulnerable in society.” The Mastercard said: “This significant milestone will enable millions of MTN customers to benefit from global digital commerce and drive digital and financial inclusion across Africa through easy and secure access to financial services. “At Mastercard, our innovation strategy is based on partnerships and collaboration. This agreement with MTN shows that we can deliver innovative digital solutions that have a far-reaching impact and realize the true potential of inclusive growth across the continent. “Partnering with MTN allows us to accelerate our global pledge to connect 1 billion people to the digital economy by 2025, bringing us closer to a world beyond cash,” it said. The MTN and Mastercard first launched the digital payment solution in 2018 for MoMo customers. MTN, the largest mobile network operator, is the ‘Most Admired African Brand’ based on spontaneous consumer responses in Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands 2020 survey and the most valuable telecoms brand in Africa by Brand Finance Africa. The company will extend the virtual payment solution offering throughout its Fintech footprint. The expansion of this payment solution will play a significant role in driving the growth of digital inclusion and e-commerce thus increasing MTN MoMo customer inclusion into the global economy. Initially designed to facilitate the transfer of cash between mobile users, MTN’s MoMo offering is now much broader – including loans, insurance, remittances and payments. GNA Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
MTN donates PPE to Senior High Schools to fight covid-19
MTN Ghana on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, made donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to some selected senior high schools across the country as they continue to help in the fight against the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The telecommunications giants made the donations through the MTN Ghana Foundation with staffers visiting the selected schools in the various regions. In the Greater Accra Region, Salem SHS, Kinbu SHS, Accra High SHS, Accra Academy SHS and the Odorgonno SHS benefited from the donations of PPEs. In all, the MTN Ghana Foundation has today donated 2000 pieces of hand sanitizers, soaps, washing basins, boxes of nose masks, as well as thermometer guns. Interacting with the media after the donation at Salem SHS, Education Portfolio Advisor with MTN Ghana, Ebenezer Terkpeh explained that they are giving out the PPEs to help students in the school adhere to the Covid-19 protocols. “We realize most of the schools have these PPEs so what we are doing is we want to enhance and to deepen what they are already observing. That is why we decided to touch them with this little that we have and also to advise them to keep observing the protocols,” he shared. Receiving the PEEs on behalf of Salem SHS, Mr. Robert Vandyck who is the headmaster of the school expressed gratitude to MTN Ghana and its foundation for always having them in mind. “We really do appreciate what they have done for us. We didn’t expect it although with MTN Foundation we have always had a good relationship. “We really appreciate them for thinking of us on this occasion. These unique basins for washing hands will go a long way to help us and make it easier for the school children to safely wash their hands and adhere to the safety protocols,” Mr. Vandyck noted. Besides these donations to Senior High Schools, MTN Ghana has in the past year been at the forefront of helping the government in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. The telecommunications giants in addition to donating GHS5 million to the Covid-19 trust, have also supported the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research and other health facilities. They are also planning to make donations of PPEs to selected hospitals across the country. ModernGhana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: +233555568093
Trading week begins on a high as MTN Ghana pushes benchmark index up
Market Summary MTN Ghana (+1.27%) pushed the GSE Composite Index up by 11.74 points (+0.54%) to close at 2,178.03 with a 12.18% year-to-date return while the market capitalization increased by +0.22% to settle at GH¢56.91 billion. The GSE Financial Index was unchanged, closing at 1,874.40 with a year-to-date return of 5.14% while the SAS Manufacturing Index stayed at 1,619.23 with a year-to-date return of -4.83%. A total of 248,838 shares valued at GH¢196,639 changed hands from 6,505,761 shares valued at GH¢5,382,119 in the previous session. MTN Ghana dominated trades by volumes and value, accounting for 86.41% of the total volume traded and 87.40% of the total value traded. We anticipate activity levels to increase. SAS Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: +233555568093