MTN Group appoints five new directors to bolster African expansion

MTN Group announced significant changes to its Board of Directors, appointing five new independent non-executive directors whose diverse expertise is expected to bolster the Group’s efforts to expand digital and financial inclusion across Africa.

The new directors — Herman Bosman, Advocate Ouma Rasethaba, Stéphane Richard, Ignatius Sehoole, and Saf Yeboah-Amankwah — will join the Board effective 31 March 2026.
In a related development, Stan Miller and Nkululeko Sowazi, who have served with distinction since August 2016, will retire as non-executive directors at the Group’s annual general meeting on 29 May 2026.

MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas described the changes as part of a comprehensive succession plan designed to support the delivery of the Group’s evolved Ambition 2030 strategy.

“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,” Jonas said.

He added that the Board will temporarily expand during the transition period before gradually reducing in size as directors retire and succession plans progress.

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Jonas expressed gratitude to the outgoing directors for their dedicated service, which helped steer MTN through various challenges and opportunities over the years. He welcomed the incoming members, expressing confidence in their contributions as the Group advances its goal of leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.

In a separate announcement concerning its major subsidiary, MTN South Africa, Mike Harper will step down as Chairman on 31 March 2026 after nearly a decade of service. The Board extended its sincere appreciation for his contributions.

Sindi Mabaso Koyana will assume the role of Chairperson of MTN South Africa effective 1 April 2026. She will continue serving on the MTN Group Board. Additionally, Noluthando Gosa has been appointed to the MTN South Africa Board while remaining on the Group Board.

These board changes come as MTN accelerates its Ambition 2030 strategy, which focuses on connectivity, fintech, and digital infrastructure to drive long-term growth and value creation across its African markets.