Sylvia is a driven leader passionate about using technology to improve lives and empower communities, especially women. With over 22 years of experience in telecommunications and consumer goods, she has a strong track record in strategic thinking, brand building, and business development.

Before her joining MTN Uganda, Sylvia served as Chief Consumer Business Officer at Safaricom PLC, where she played a key role in increasing brand equity and revenue market share. She is also a member of the Meta EMEA Client Council, representing Africa among influential brands and agencies.

Since taking over in 2022, Sylvia has led MTN Uganda to achieve the fastest mobile network in Uganda. Also, through the MTN Foundation program, she has helped empower women and bridge the digital divide between men and women in Uganda.

Blewett brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served as the MTN Operations Executive for Markets.

In this capacity, he oversaw the Group’s smaller West and Central Africa markets and provided operational support across the region to the Group’s Senior Vice President for Markets.
However, his association with MTN isn’t new; he has held significant roles within the company previously.

He served as the CEO of MTN Benin and later as the CEO of MTN Cameroon, accumulating a total of seven years of experience within the MTN network.

Blewett’s extensive experience in telecommunications, particularly within the African market, positions him well to lead MTN Ghana.

His leadership will be instrumental in driving the company’s growth and strategic objectives in the Ghanaian telecommunications sector.

“We welcome Stephen into the MTN Ghana family and look forward to working with him to move the company forward to achieve our Ambition 2025 strategy and beyond,” says the Chairman of the Board of MTN Ghana, Ishmael Yamson.

MTN Ghana, a key player in the telecommunications sector and a leader in fintech services, has demonstrated impressive growth in its Mobile Money (MoMo).

This substantial increase in MoMo revenue underscores the growing significance of fintech services within MTN Ghana’s overall business portfolio and highlights the company’s success in monetizing its mobile money platform.

As a key player in the country’s telecommunications industry, MTN Ghana’s continued focus on driving innovation and enhancing its fintech offerings is likely to contribute significantly to its continued success and market leadership in the country.

The delegation held meetings with various stakeholders such as the Minister of Technology and Science, and the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) management.

In addition, the Vice President also met some trade partners and also conducted a trade visit in the central business district.

Ms Cuba also interacted with the staff during a town hall session and motivated the MTN staff to continue working hard.

As part of our Ambition 2025 and MTN Group’s commitment to environmental sustainability, Yolanda led a tree planting exercise at MTN Zambia’s head office. This exercise signifies MTN Group’s dedication to protecting the environment and mitigating the effects of climate change.