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MTN Ghana to reward Mobile Money subscribers for patronising digital payments
In a bid to promote digital payments in this era of COVID- 19, Mobile Telecommunication giant MTN has launched the ‘MoMo Pay & Win’ promotion to reward customers who make payments for goods and services through Mobile Money Merchant IDs and QR codes in the months of August and September.
The service provider, in a statement, said the points based promotion gave customers the opportunity to earn and accrue points when they make payments.
“Customers earn one MoMo point for every GH¢1.00 paid. Payments should have been made to at least five unique Merchants ID numbers within the month to qualify for a prize.
“At the end of each month, the top 2,000 customers who earn the most points will be declared winners. The 2,000 selected customers will be presented with e-cash prizes ranging from GH¢10,000.00 to GH¢50,000,” it said.
Speaking on the promo, the General Manager of MTN Mobile Money Limited, Mr Eli Hini, said that the promotion was to “encourage customers to enjoy convenience of making payments using a merchant ID or a QR code which eliminates the handling of cash and ensures a safe and secure transaction”.
He urged retail outlets, churches, hospitals, associations and unions, etc to embrace Mobile Money payment as a means of receiving all forms of payments to reduce the time spent on sorting, counting and transporting cash to the banks.
“Digitisation is facilitating the new normal and at the centre stage of this is digital payments. With the merchant pay, your money is kept safely and sales can easily be tracked,” he noted.
The ‘MoMo Pay & Win’ promotion was launched on August 5 as part of activities to celebrate MoMo month under the theme “The Relevance of MoMo in a COVID 19 World”. It was to encourage customers to adopt digital payments over physical cash.
The MTN ‘MoMo Pay and Win’ promotion will end on September 30, 2020. Customers can check their accrued points for the month by dialing *120#. At the end of each month, the winners will be presented with their prizes.
Other activities outlined to create excitement for customers during 2020 MoMo month celebration are digital fairs and social media quizzes.
With the launch of the promotion, MTN has intensified its campaign against fraud. The service provider advised customers to be careful of the activities of scammers.
It said the company did not charge any money or its equivalent before prizes were redeemed, hence “any request for money, recharge cards or airtime before a prize is redeemed is fraudulent”.
“Calls originating from MTN on the promotion will be made through the official line 0244300000 only,” it added.
MTN MoMo Month was instituted in 2012 and had for the past eight years been instrumental in driving awareness, influencing policy and deepening the use of Mobile Money services.
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President Mahama confers with Niger Head of State
President John Mahama continued his visit to West African states in pursuit of Ghana’s long-standing foreign policy of good neighbourliness.
On Sunday, he travelled to Niamey, Niger to hold talks with General Abdourahamane Tchiani, President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland.
The two leaders held closed-door meetings and later an expanded bilateral meeting with their delegations in the presidential palace.
A communique issued after the engagements confirmed that discussions focused on enhanced security cooperation in the Sahel and West African region to combat terrorism, improved and unimpeded trade between the two countries, and strengthening bilateral ties.
President Tchiani raised the need for collaboration and recognition of the Alliance of Sahel States by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with President Mahama emphasising the need for greater collaboration to fight terrorism, which threatens not only the Sahel region but also countries further down towards the coast.
Mr Mahama used the occasion to thank his Nigerien counterpart for sending a delegation to his inauguration on January 7, 2025, noting that Ghana and Niger have for many decades cooperated in the areas of trade as Ghana imports many agricultural products from Niger.
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Stonebwoy’s electrifying London concert : A Story of Resilience and Triumph
London came alive as one of Ghana’s finest musical exports, Stonebwoy rocked thousands at the Up and Running Tour concert held at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
The show opened with Stonebwoy emerging in silhouette form, standing atop a riser.
The shadowed figure created an air of mystery, leaving the crowd eager to see the man behind the shape.
As the opening notes of his song “Hero” filled the venue, the lights dramatically revealed him now fully visible — wearing a striking ensemble that told a deeper story.
Stonebwoy’s attire was no accident he wore a tattered jacket, Rick Owens pants and Balenciaga footwear adorned with chains.This look wasn’t just fashion; it symbolized resilience.
The torn clothes represented the negativity, criticism, and adversity he’s faced as a visual metaphor for the attempts to tear him down.
The chains further amplified this, reflecting the weight of judgment and challenges placed upon him.
Despite it all, there he stood proud, powerful, and still standing tall as a hero for his people.
The transition into up and running set:
In a powerful shift, Stonebwoy’s second set began from the upper level of the crowd, this time dressed in pristine white.
This transition was a statement no matter how much negativity is thrown his way, no matter how hard people try to break him, he remains true to his purpose: uplifting and inspiring his fans.
His presence among the crowd symbolized his unwavering connection to the people, a reminder that his journey, his struggles, and his triumphs are all for them.
