Local startups need to focus on niche markets that they can tap into to excel for better survival and longevity of their businesses, according to Mackinon Kabarole, Senior Manager, Business Intelligence at MTN Uganda. Mackinon, who spoke to the youth…
MTN Uganda and the Kingdom of Tooro have enjoyed a cordial relationship over the years. This is envisaged through the various initiatives jointly undertaken by the kingdom and MTN. This partnership is underpinned by a cooperation agreement signed between MTN…
The Ker Alur kingdom bicycle races continue to garner support as the residents and youth of Padyere county streamed into this weekend’s races. The bicycle races have been attracting a big number of youths who are passionate about their culture…
Some 40% of Uganda’s adult population is unbanked. Stanbic is determined to drive down these numbers through a number of initiatives. Emma Mugisha, executive director and head of Business Banking at Stanbic Bank Uganda, believes that mobile money represents a…
Uganda’s Stock market on Monday witnessed some trading activities which saw businessman Charles Mbire bolster his stake at MTN by acquiring additional 2,263,930 shares at a total cost of Shs 459,907,621.00 on the securities exchange. This is the second purchase…
As the final competition draws closer, excitement has remained a staple in the ongoing MTN-sponsored Tooro Masaza bicycle races. With 8 races successfully completed in eight of the nine counties of Tooro Kingdom, preparations for the final MTN Tooro Kingdom…
MTN Uganda is embracing renewable energy with the connection of all its network sites to the hydroelectric grid. The company has partnered with Ubuntu Towers Uganda and American Tower Company (ATC) to connect 250 network sites countrywide to the hydroelectric…
Thursday 18th August 2022 – Kampala, Uganda: In line with its vision of delivering a bold digital world to everyone, MTN Uganda has introduced the MTN WakaNet Pocket MiFi to offer affordable internet connectivity to more of its customers. The…
MTN is set to sponsor 6 top Ugandan artistes’ concerts as the country’s music claims its place, at the top in the music industry. Spice Diana, Sheebah Karungi, Fik Fameica, Gravity, Ray G, and Levixone shall each stage concerts with…
Telecommunication companies have reported that their operations over the last six months have been affected by what they call a difficult macroeconomic environment, characterized by the skyrocketing cost of living and foreign exchange rate. According to the Uganda Bureau of…
Tuesday 9th August 2022 – Kampala, Uganda: MTN Uganda customers can now use their MTN Senkyu loyalty points to get insurance from aYo, in the form of life or hospital cover. aYo provides fast, convenient, easy-to-use hospital and life cover…
In the six months to June 30, MTN Uganda said its pretax profit rose to 275.6 billion shillings ($71.1 million) from 208.1 billion in a similar period last year. MTN Uganda said on Thursday its first-half pretax profit jumped 32.4%…
Saying good bye is never easy. Bidding farewell to a great leader, friend, business partners and colleague is even harder. This was the mood at the Kampala Sheraton gardens last Friday evening as Wim Vanhelleputte’s friends and colleagues gathered to…
MTN Uganda has handed over Ushs. 50 million to the Uganda National Netball team, ahead of the Commonwealth games that shall commence next week in Birmingham, England between 28th July and 8th August 2022. This sponsorship is in line with…
Affordability and functionality are the two keywords that best describe the MTN Kabode Supa smartphone. Determined to narrow the digital gap in the country, MTN Uganda this year unveiled another entry-level smartphone going by the name “Kabode Supa” under its…