INTERVIEW | Sylvia Mulinge, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Uganda, has embraced the mantra “Unstoppable” as a key message in her leadership. On January 28, she held an engaging discussion with a small group of reporters to unpack what this mantra means for MTN Uganda and the broader telecom sector. …
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KINSASHA, SOUTH SUDAN | THE INDEPENDENT | All major social media apps operating in South Sudan have been blocked, as the government tries to protect its citizens in Sudan from attacks. The action by the internet service providers, MTN and Zain is in response to the Wednesday directive by Juba …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest data on mobile telecommunications services in Uganda shows a mixed picture regarding quality, both some providers improving and others declining. The country has four mobile network operators: Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Ltd (UTeL), MTN, Airtel, and Tangerine Communications Ltd (Lycamobile). The companies are given …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has partnered with Busoga kingdom to rollout cycling races geared towards ending teenage pregnancies in Busoga sub region. Cycling is one of the biggest crowd pulling sports in Busoga sub region, second to only football and this activity is geared towards rallying masses …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pay TV provider MultiChoice Uganda has partnered with MTN Uganda to enable customers to pay for Showmax subscriptions using MTN Mobile Money (MOMO), enhancing convenience and accessibility. The revamped Showmax 2.0 platform, developed through a collaboration between Comcast’s NBC Universal and Sky, features a vast …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The much-anticipated Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom (BKK) Clan Football Tournament and Amasaza Bicycle Racing Competition kicked off on November 15, 2024, with a vibrant and lively opening ceremony held at Masindi Booma Grounds. The event was graced by Alex Katusabe, the BKK Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS), who …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has announced a 29.6% year-on-year increase in profit after tax, totaling Shs 459.4 billion for the nine months ending September 30. The growth was largely attributed to exceptional performance in MTN Uganda’s data and fintech segments, aligned with the company’s commitment to digital …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Catherine Girls Secondary School in Kazo District, Tunaweza Foundation and Code Campus in Mbuya, Kampala, St. Joseph’s Seminary Nyenga in Buikwe District, Revival Girls in Mbarara, and St. John’s Secondary School in Sheema will be equipped with 10 state-of-the-art computers, backup power systems, and …
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The company’s service revenue surged by 20.4% to Shs 1.5 trillion, supported by an increase in mobile subscriber numbers, which now stand at 20.7 million. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda is set to pay shareholders an interim dividend of Shs 6.6 per share, amounting to Shs 147.8 billion, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its philanthropic arm, MTN Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare access in Uganda with a significant donation valued at more than Shs58.3 million to Nawansega Health Centre III in Luuka District. The donation includes essential medical equipment such as a …
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