MTN Group has announced a major shake-up of its Board of Directors, appointing five new independent non-executive directors as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen governance and accelerate digital and financial inclusion across Africa.
In a statement released Friday, the telecoms giant confirmed that Herman Bosman, Advocate Ouma Rasethaba, Stéphane Richard, Ignatius Sehoole, and Saf Yeboah-Amankwah will join the board effective March 31, 2026.
The appointments come as Stan Miller and Nkululeko Sowazi, who have served since August 2016, prepare to retire at the company’s annual general meeting scheduled for May 29, 2026.
MTN Group Chairman, Mcebisi Jonas, said the changes are part of a broader succession plan aligned with the company’s 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 scaling down as outgoing directors step aside.Jonas also praised the retiring members for their contributions, noting their role in steering the company through both challenges and growth opportunities.
He expressed confidence that the incoming directors would help drive MTN’s vision of delivering digital solutions for Africa’s development.
In a related move, MTN announced leadership changes at its South African subsidiary. Mike Harper will step down as Chairman of MTN South Africa at the end of March after nearly a decade in the role.
He will be succeeded by Sindi Mabaso Koyana, who assumes the position on April 1, 2026, while continuing to serve on the MTN Group Board.
Noluthando Gosa will also join the MTN South Africa Board.The changes signal a broader leadership transition within the Group as it positions itself for the next phase of growth in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
