MTN Ghana excels at the 2020 project management awards
MTN Ghana has emerged tops at the 2020 edition of the Project Management Awards held in Accra. The awards, currently in its second year, seeks to recognise and award excellence in Project Management. MTN Ghana emerged tops in the following categories; Project Management Company of the Year Economic Impact Project of the Year Innovative Project Award Project Team of the Year Congratulating the MTN team, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Mr Selorm Adadevoh, said “these awards are a testament of MTN’s commitment to executing relevant and impactful projects that delivers value. Pearl Anakwa, Manager, Solutions Design and Support receiving Innovative Project Award on behalf of MTN In his remarks, Mr William Tetteh, General Manager for Capital Projects, thanked the organizers for the awards. He said, “as the person responsible for leading the execution of capital projects in MTN, it is my responsibility to ensure that the projects are well planned and executed within the project management framework. He admonished the team to continue to employ best practices to ensure that projects impact society positively.” MTN’s approach to project management is guided by the Bright Delivery Methodology (BDM) which provides a standardised project-portfolio management approach with a focus on delivery and benefits applicable to all projects across the business. It is this approach that won MTN Ghana, the Project Management Company of the Year award. Jerry Nyamekye, Senior Manager, Transmission Implementation receiving Economic Impact Project of the Year Award The team’s execution of the MTN Ghana Fibre Project which resulted in the laying of fibre to Urban Homes in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Koforidua, covering a total of 33 communities won the Project Management Team of the Year. MTN MoMo Limited’s launch of MAgric in partnership with GSMA to drive digitization in agriculture won the Economic Impact Project. The Innovative Project Award was underpinned by MTN TurboNet project which saw the provision of synchronised communication of all forms anywhere, anytime over the internet, making it possible for homes and business owners to serve their customers better. MTN Team at the Awards Ceremony The Project Management Award recognizes individuals or organisations who pursue best practice in economic development through projects and attained the highest standards of professional conduct and competence within the project management space. The maiden edition was held in 2019 which saw MTN picking five awards. jbklutse.com Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093.
MTN’s Ayoba Messaging Platform Wins Africa Digital Award for Best Mobile Application
Ayoba, MTN’s instant messaging platform and super app has won the 2020 Africa Digital Award for Best Mobile Application in Africa. The award was presented during the event ceremony hosted by Africa Digital Festival to honour Africa’s Digital Champions during the year. According to the company, the award reflects its achievements during the course of the year. Despite the pandemic, the app reportedly witnessed a sharp rise in user especially in the fourth quarter. It explained that the increase was driven by a positive response by users to the many significant updates to the app. Connecting Africa through content Launched in August by MTN, Ayoba is a platform for customers to primarily send and receive messages. The platform has grown into a super app that offers free access to an ecosystem of digital and rich media services which includes channels, micro-apps and payment solutions to its millions of active monthly users. In November 2019, Ayoba hit a milestone of 1 million active users in just 4 Months To make communication easier the app now supports over 22 local languages like Pidgin, Yoruba, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Swahili, Hausa, French and English spoken across the MTN markets. Ayoba is currently operational in Nigeria and several other MTN markets including Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo Brazzaville, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Afghanistan and South Africa. Ayoba started the year as an instant messaging app with a small offering of content channels. But it has since grown to over 124 content channels during the course of the year. The channels include news and official COVID-19 updates, music and music news, full gaming offering, lifestyle updates and education across 7 languages. Ayoba has also grown into a super app that offers services like MusicTime, which provides 200 new tracks every week for users; and Gaming which has more than 120 free games. The startup, recently partnered with MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) to allow its users to send and receive money. This is currently available in Cameroon, Ghana and Uganda. Now, the app is adding MicroApps, a feature that allows lightweight web apps developed by third parties to address a specific community need. These apps can be accessed from within the Ayoba app. Like the app itself, MicroApps are zero-rated for MTN customers, which means they can be used even when the user has zero data balance. Speaking on the new feature, Nolan Wolff, Head of Ayoba explained that MicroApps was designed to bring opportunity for African developers. ‘We are so proud to launch MicroApps. One of our key goals for Ayoba is to build a platform that brings opportunity for African developers. MicroApps will allow local developers to create apps that reflect local culture and values and solve local challenges. It’s an incredibly exciting community development platform.’ Nolan Wolff, Head of ayoba In Summary Ayoba’s goal is to bring more people into the digital world by providing them with affordable and simplified digital communication services. The recent award shows that Ayoba has been making considerable progress towards achieving its goal. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. CONTACT:0555568093
MTN Ghana Awards Hardworking MoMo Agents Despite COVID-19 Challenges
As part of its cooperation with its agents, MTN Ghana in the 2020 MTN Mobile Money Agents Awards Ceremony organized in Accra has awarded MTN MoMo Agent, Chafel Communications as the Overall Best MTN Mobile Money Agent in South East Business District of the year 2020. The Overall Best MTN Mobile Agent Chafel Communications was awarded a newly branded 2020 Toyota Rush, a four-wheel-drive sports utility vehicle (SUV), and a certificate of honor for his hard work. Ruth Badoo- SM MoMo Services and Operations ( Right) presents a Laptop to one of the winners In showing appreciation, Managing Director of Chafal Communications Limited, Kelvin Atsu Wilson, who emerged the overall winner expressed satisfaction after receiving the ultimate prize. He extended his thanksgiving to MobileMoney Limited for the opportunity as he vowed to increase his level of energy toward business, especially in making sure he sees more opportunities with MTN. Mr. Peter Bimpeh – SM Regional Sales- south East presents Motor Bike to an Agent However, Mr. Eli Hini General Manager of Mobile Money when addressing Mobile Money Agents during the awards show some level of gratitude to the agents and merchants for their tremendous support to the brand especially in a year that witnessed lots of challenges. According to him, “This year has been a tough one anyhow you looked at it, our partners have proven to be tougher in the midst of a pandemic.” In spite of all the challenges, you demonstrated your commitment to grow the business by working to exceed the targets set for the year. The significance of your contribution to curb the spread of COVID-19 cannot be overemphasized.” He said He further used the medium to encourage Agents, stakeholders, and customers to be vigilant in the fight against fraudsters especially at this time f the festive season. He however reminded customers of the Three Golden Rules which was meant to serve as a weapon in the fight against fraud. “Do Not disclose your pin; Do not let others transact on your behalf and Do Not discuss your wallet with any stranger”. He advised Meanwhile, A total of Agents numbering 150 and 100 Merchants from Oti, Volta, Eastern, and Accra received amazing prizes which include 49-inch flat-screen Televisions, Motor Bikes, Phones, and Tablets. Guests were also entertained with a live performance by Ghanaian highlife musician, Fameye. Some of the initiatives introduced by MTN MoMo to support the welfare of their Agents was an Insurance scheme aimed at ensuring Agents against unforeseen events that could be a hindrance to their lives and businesses. MoMo Agents will benefit from an insurance solution that includes a Life Cover, Death Benefit, Total Permanent Disability, and Critical Illness. Since 2014, MTN Ghana has continuously recognized over 5000 agents and merchants across the country as a way to appreciate their effort and contribution. However, it is advised that every MoMo customer should report any issue of fraud by calling customer care line 100 while agents and merchants are advised to call 114. Alternatively, one can send a text to 1515 or 419 or send an email to: MMFraudteam.GH@mtn.com. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications
Ghanaians Praised MTN for refreshing their souls with the 2020 “MTN STANDS IN WORSHIP”
The Ghanaian leading telecommunication MTN has hosted a virtual edition of its annual “MTN Stands In Worship” The electrifying gospel concert according to MTN is to round off a year that has come bearing lots of anomalies and irregularities in the lives of Ghanaians in one way or the other. However, Ghanaians who participated in the “MTN Stands in Worship” on Facebook and Youtube, told Apexnewsgh.com that their heart was filled with joy and excitement for such a wonderful gospel concert organized by the leading telecommunication MTN. Headline performers for this year’s event are; Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, MOG, and Celestine Donkor, Viva Voices, Celestial Evangel Choir, and alongside many seasoned musicians who are ready to give another thrilling performance. Here are some footages captured by apexnewsgh.com: The ‘MTN Stand in Worship’ concert is one of the most anticipated gospel events and it has in the past, featured renowned gospel singers such as Diana Antwi Hamilton, Donnie McClurkin, Cwesi Oteng, Ceccy Twum, Joe Mettle, William McDowell, Sinach, Micah Stampley, Nathaniel Bassey, Patrick Duncan, Selina Boateng, Elder Mireku, Akesse Brempong, and Koda. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications