MTN, MMFL champion Africa’s digital finance push at 3i Africa Summit (PHOTOS)
MTN Ghana and Mobile Money Fintech LTD (MMFL) have reinforced their commitment to accelerate Africa’s digital finance transformation at the 2026 3i Africa Summit in Accra, where both organisations championed stronger cross-border payment systems, financial inclusion and digital innovation.
The summit, held from May 6 to May 8, this year, brought together more than 600 delegates, including policymakers, regulators, fintech leaders and investors, to advance innovation, investment and impact across Africa’s digital finance landscape.
Among the dignitaries who attended the summit were the Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama.
Speaking in a virtual interview during the summit’s opening session, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, said the rapid digital transformation taking place across Africa would significantly deepen financial inclusion on the continent.
According to him, the growing adoption of digital financial settlement technologies, combined with the strong performance of mobile money platforms across Africa, places the continent “on the brink of a major leap in financial inclusion.”
Mr Mupita also spoke on “The Future of Digital Finance in Emerging Markets,” where he advocated greater financial interoperability, seamless cross-border transactions and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in fraud detection.
In another session, the CEO of MobileMoney Fintech LTD, Shaibu Haruna, addressed the topic, “Strengthening Consumer Protection in High-Velocity Credit & Banking Markets,” during which he stressed the importance of balancing rapid fintech innovation with strong regulatory safeguards.
He stated that sustaining growth in digital financial services would depend heavily on maintaining consumer trust.
The Chief Products and Services Officer of MobileMoney Fintech LTD, Sylvia Otuo Acheampong, moderated a discussion on “Data Governance and Trust: What are African Regulators Prioritising?”
On the second day of the summit, Mr Haruna featured on a panel discussion on the theme, “From Platforms to Systems: Building Foundations, Scaling Africa’s Digital Finance Economy.”
The Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Ghana, Angela Mensah-Poku, moderated a session on the final day themed, “The Integration Engine: Who Builds the Plumbing for Africa’s Digital Economy?”
Additional discussions during the summit focused on artificial intelligence, tokenisation, digital public infrastructure and the future of Africa’s interconnected financial ecosystem.
