October 2024

MTN Group recently participated in a series of high-level bilateral meetings during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), engaging with ministers and heads of state from South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda. The company was represented by Chairman Mcebisi Jonas, President and CEO Ralph Mupita, Senior Vice President of Markets Ebenezer Asante, MTN Nigeria Chairman Ernest Ndukwe, MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola, and Acting Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer Thato Motlanthe.

MTN’s leadership held meaningful discussions with several esteemed leaders, including President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana and Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, as well as key South African ministers Ronald Lamola, Solly Malatsi, and Parks Tau. In Nigeria, MTN representatives met with ministers Yusuf Tuggar, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, and Dr. Aminu Maida, and in Rwanda, they engaged with Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation.

The conversations focused on advancing Africa’s digital economy, fostering investment, and strengthening public-private partnerships across the continent. MTN emphasized its commitment to collaborating with these governments in realizing a more connected and inclusive future for Africa. The engagements reflect MTN’s ongoing role in shaping Africa’s digital transformation, driving connectivity, and building sustainable digital infrastructure.

Source: techafricanews.com

Mr. Kingsley Eze, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tenece Group, has advised business owners to invest in Al and innovation to stay competitive.

Speaking at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Tenece Ghana in Accra on Thursday, he encouraged them to stay updated on the latest technological trends and strategically position themselves to take advantage of the benefits.

Mr. Eze who participated in a panel discussion on “Embracing the Future of Work: Adapting to Al, Automation, and Remote Collaboration to Scale Business Models,” noted that to be a technology leader, an organization must develop strong innovation capabilities to stay ahead.

“For businesses, innovation will remain important. For companies that do the kind of stuff we do, stay abreast of current trends. If you really want to lead in the Al age, you need to make innovation investments,” he said.

Mr. Jonathan Dartey, Country Manager of Tenece Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, noted that the anniversary marks a major milestone reflecting the commitment, creativity, and effort of the Tenece team since its inception.

“From our beginnings we envisioned a future where advanced technology could drive meaningful change and growth across industries.
“We are proud to say that we have not only envisioned but actively shaped the future with our cutting-edge solutions in storage, automation, security, and cloud technology,” he said.

Mr. Dartey also expressed his gratitude to their customers, partners, and associates for their various contributions to the company’s growth and sustainability.

“Our journey has been marked by relentless verses of excellence and as we celebrate this milestone, we also celebrate the incredible partnerships and relationships that have been integral to our success.

“To our esteemed customers, partners, associates, your trust and collaboration have been the bedrock of our achievements. Tenece Ignite is more than just a celebration, it is a testament to our shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and exploring new horizons,” he said.

Mr. Samuel Okerchiri, Senior Presales Engineer at Dell Technologies for Central West Africa, encouraged companies to invest in Al literacy training for their staff as part of their technology and innovation initiatives.

“The company itself should have the right governance structure around Al. Start with putting together a team that is Al ready. Once you set the right governance structure, then you can begin your Al journey, step by step,” he said.

Mr. Okerchiri clarified the misconception that Al technology would replace jobs, explaining instead that it will assist humans in performing their tasks more easily.

Source: GNA