MTN Ghana gears up to lead Africa's AI revolution
MTN Ghana gears up to lead Africa's AI revolution. Mr. Ibrahim Misto, Chief Digital Officer, revealed at the Rethink Africa Intelligence Conference 2026 that MTN aims to be an orchestrator, enabling stakeholders like government, startups, and enterprises to tap into its platform and unlock value.
MTN's growth is shifting from connectivity to AI infrastructure, digital platforms, and ecosystem development. Mr. Misto said, "We need to create value-added packages and experiences, monetise them, and assure customers their data will be anonymised." Ing. Richard Densu, Board Chairman of RAIC, stressed the AI conversation's importance, saying Africa's role in the intelligence age will define its economies, identity, and sovereignty. He also said, "We're building Africa's intelligence ecosystem for sovereignty and prosperity," and lamented that Africa exports raw materials and imports finished products. Yvone Eyram Dumor-Boakye, Co-Founder of Thrive & Shine, emphasized that Africa should develop its own AI model, one that speaks to Africans in their own language.
The conference zeroed in on key areas: talent development, research and knowledge production, funding and capital alignment, and ecosystem building. Discussions included AI internships and fellowships, joint research labs, and venture partnerships - all aimed at driving growth. Telcos are set to shift to AI platforms, combining with cloud tech to boost network efficiency. AI software is being crafted to meet evolving user needs, offering adaptive solutions.
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MTN Ghana is strengthening its infrastructure to become a major player in Africa's AI revolution. The company aims to enable stakeholders to tap into its platform- but what will this mean for the continent?
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