As leaders from across sectors converge at the 2025 Middle East and Africa Digital Transformation Summit in Kampala, one undeniable force takes centre stage: the transformative power of digital inclusion, particularly through mobile money. The summit, officially opened today at…
Mark your calendars! The prestigious Brand Africa 100 Awards are making their triumphant return to Uganda, setting the stage for an unparalleled celebration of 15 years of brand leadership and transformative impact across the African continent. This isn’t just an…
The announcement was made alongside the release of the 2025 edition of the Brand Africa 100 rankings, an annual, independently conducted survey spanning more than 30 African countries and representing more than 85% of the continent’s population and GDP. “It…
Team MTN Uganda, led by Sylvia Mulinge, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this week took its flagship staff volunteerism initiative, the 21 Days of YelloCare, to the Alur Kingdom in Pakwach District, demonstrating its commitment to community development and social…
Uganda’s youth are rewriting the rules of work and now, with Yinvesta, they can rewrite the rules of money too. The hustle is real. Across Kampala and beyond, Uganda’s Gen Zs are redefining the workday. From content creators monetising their…
MTN Uganda, under the leadership of Sylvia Mulinge, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has announced plans to structurally separate its mobile money and financial technology business, MTN MoMo, from its core telecommunications operations. This move, according to the company’s Board…
Jumia, Africa’s most ambitious e-commerce experiment, is at a crossroads because of the unstable African E-Commerce landscape. According to Farouk Mark Mukiibi, a Retail Brands Strategist and Marketer, following a major investor exit, where Baillie Gifford offloaded a USD18 million…
The power of collaboration and innovation was resonant at the MTN MoMo API Innovations Workshop, which was held today at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala. The event brought together developers, innovators, and industry experts to explore the potential of…
In today’s connected world, having access to a smartphone is no longer a luxury but a necessity. However, according to Sylvia Mulinge, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MTN Uganda, access to a smartphone without the ability to use it is…
MTN Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Uganda’s digital transformation through strategic partnerships and technological innovation. The company, in partnership with the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, hosted the MTN ICT Government Round Table at the Sheraton Kampala…
The ICT Government Round Table, hosted by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in partnership with MTN Uganda, was held today at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. This high-level engagement brought together stakeholders to discuss and shape the country’s digital…
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the African Development Bank President, has warned of economic shockwaves from the new US tariffs, which could have far-reaching consequences for African countries. Speaking to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Dr. Adesina revealed that 47 of Africa’s 54 countries…
MTN Uganda has today extended its continued support to the Anglican Church by donating Shs10,000,000 to the Northern Cluster, which is leading this year’s Anglican Martyrs Day celebrations. The symbolic handover ceremony was held on Wednesday morning in Arua and…
MTN Uganda has reappointed Ms. Karabo Nondumo and Dr. Winnie Tarinyebwa Kiryabwire as Non-Executive Directors, demonstrating the company’s commitment to maintaining strong leadership and governance. This move is expected to further enhance MTN Uganda’s competitive advantage and market leadership in…
In a bid to improve yields for maize farmers in the country, Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd has launched MetrazinGold, a next-generation herbicide designed to help Ugandan maize farmers manage weeds more effectively. MetrazinGold is a powerful new herbicide formulated with…