MTN, which has 60 million subscribers in Nigeria, says it is the largest distributor of music Lagos, Nigeria | AFP | Phizbarz is only 23 but hopes to become the next Nigerian Afropop star to be famous across Africa — and to get himself known and earn a living, he’s using …
Read More »Telecom sector needs fewer players for better service delivery – MTN CEO
It’s coming to year since Wim Vanhelleputte became Chief Executive Officer of MTN Uganda. He spoke to The Independent’s Julius Businge about his experience so far and his plans for MTN operations. What has been your experience so far since you were appointed to head MTN Uganda? The experience has …
Read More »Only National IDs allowed in new 7-day UCC sim-card deadline
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has asked all existing subscribers to update their SIM-card registration information in seven days or they will be deactivated. National Identity Card (IDs) and passports, for the case of foreigners, will be used to verify, re-validate and re-register SIM-cards for all subscribers. This is a shift from …
Read More »Next big thing at MTN
Company plans to widen data usage, lower tariffs MTN Uganda’s Chief Executive Officer, Wim Vanhelleputte who has spent eight months in office describes himself as a forward looking manager wanting his leadership to grow company profitability while meeting customer demands. He says the most critical thing he is currently preoccupying …
Read More »JOBS: Senior Internal Auditor MTN
JOBS MTN Senior Internal Auditor Closing date Thursday, April 13, 2017. POSITION The positions report to the Senior Manager Internal Audit MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing mobile, fixed/wireless data, internet and mobile financial services. MTN is an equal opportunity employer and is currently expanding and is …
Read More »JOBS: Senior Manager Project Implementation MTN
JOB: Senior Manager Project Implementation MTN Uganda Closing date Thursday, April 13, 2017. Position The positions report to the General Manager Capital Projects Group Main Purpose of the Job The incumbent will be responsible for providing direction, oversight and outcome of Program (multiple related projects) within MTN Uganda, support the development, …
Read More »MTN pays $98 million, part of fine for failing to disconnect unregistered SIMs
MTN pays $98 million part of Nigerian fine: officials Lagos, Nigeria | AFP | South African telecoms giant MTN has paid nearly $100 million of a $1.7 billion fine for failing to disconnect unregistered SIM cards in Nigeria, officials said on Friday. “MTN has paid 30 billion naira ($98 million, 92 …
Read More »Telecom giant MTN posts first ever loss
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | South African telecoms giant MTN said Thursday that it made a $200 million loss in 2016 — the company’s first — after suffering a huge fine in Nigeria and currency challenges in key markets. “MTN Group’s financial results for 2016 reflect the most challenging …
Read More »COMMENT: On-job training for graduates
COMMENT BY: Badru Walusansa Facilitate transition from education the world of work by passing on work skills and industry competencies Graduate unemployment in Uganda is stale news. Graduate unemployment figures have significantly soared for the last decade leaving no sign of scaling down. Every year, both public and private universities …
Read More »MTN denies illegal transfer of $14 bn from Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria | AFP | South Africa’s MTN has denied it illegally transferred $13.9 billion from Nigeria in the latest scandal to hit the telecom firm in its largest market in the continent. The Johannesburg-based firm is facing a parliamentary probe over accusations it connived with senior Nigerian officials to …
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