MTN Group has appointed five new independent non-executive directors to its board as part of a broader governance overhaul tied to its long-term growth strategy, while two longstanding members prepare to step down.
Herman Bosman, Advocate Ouma Rasethaba, Stéphane Richard, Ignatius Sehoole and Saf Yeboah-Amankwah will join the board effective March 31, 2026, the company said. Their appointments come as Stan Miller and Nkululeko Sowazi retire at the company’s annual general meeting scheduled for May 29, 2026, after nearly a decade of service.
“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,” said MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas. “The Board will temporarily expand to accommodate new appointments during the transition period and will gradually reduce as directors retire and succession plans progress.”
The leadership reshuffle comes as MTN, largest wireless carrier by subscriber base pushes to expand digital and financial inclusion across its markets, while navigating rising competition and regulatory scrutiny in key regions.
Jonas thanked the outgoing directors for their service, saying their tenure had helped steer the company through a period marked by operational and strategic challenges. He added that the incoming directors are expected to bolster the group’s oversight capacity as it executes its strategy of delivering digital solutions across the continent.
Alongside the group-level changes, MTN announced a leadership transition at its South African unit, MTN South Africa. Mike Harper will step down as chairman at the end of March after nearly 10 years in the role.
Sindi Mabaso Koyana will assume the chair from April 1, while remaining on the MTN Group board. Noluthando Gosa, also a group board member, will join the MTN South Africa board as part of the changes.
The board overhaul is expected to add on to MTN’s effort to align leadership structures with its Ambition 2030 roadmap, which focuses on scaling fintech services, expanding connectivity and strengthening its role in Africa’s digital economy.
