Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s young entrepreneurs are emerging as key players in climate and sustainability innovation, following the conclusion of the country’s first Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge, hosted by MTN Uganda in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The competition, launched in September …
Read More »MTN Uganda opens applications for AWE’s second cohort
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, together with MTN Mobile Money Uganda, American Tower Corporation (ATC) Uganda, dfcu Bank and The Innovation Village, has launched applications for the second cohort of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Programme, expanding a multi-year effort to boost women-led enterprises’ participation in …
Read More »MTN Uganda increases dividend payout to Shs235billion
The company expects continued double-digit growth in service revenue, supported by rising smartphone adoption, fintech expansion, and a favourable economic environment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda Ltd has announced a second interim dividend of Shs 10.5 per share, representing a 40 percent increase from the previous payout. The …
Read More »MTN Uganda launches third phase of community Changemakers Initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has launched the third phase of its flagship Changemakers Initiative, committing Shs 500 million ($130,000) in grants to support 25 grassroots projects aimed at improving education, health, water and environmental conservation, and economic empowerment. The programme, run through the MTN Foundation, seeks …
Read More »MTN Uganda launches inclusive ICT lab in Lira City
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its corporate social responsibility arm, the MTN Foundation, in partnership with Sense International, has launched a new computer laboratory at St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School in Lira City. The initiative seeks to promote inclusive education and expand digital learning …
Read More »MTN Uganda unveils branded Arua roundabout, reopens service centre
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda on Tuesday unveiled a newly branded roundabout in Arua City and reopened its modernised MTN Service Centre, underscoring its commitment to enhancing customer experience and contributing to urban beautification across the country. The developments, launched during Customer Service Week, highlight MTN’s continued …
Read More »MTN Uganda, WWF launch youth climate innovation challenge
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has officially launched the Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), a programme designed to support young people in creating business solutions that tackle food, energy, and water security challenges. The initiative, which began in …
Read More »MTN Uganda, Turkish Airlines launch 1-year campaign dubbed ‘Fly Prestige with Turkish Airlines’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its exclusive loyalty program ‘MTN Prestige’ has partnered with Turkish Airlines to launch a new campaign, “Fly Prestige with Turkish Airlines.” The year-long promotion will reward MTN Prestige customers with the opportunity to win free round-trip air tickets to international destinations …
Read More »MTN Uganda H1 revenue hits Shs 1.7 trillion on data, fintech growth
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | MTN Uganda has posted robust financial results for the first half of 2025, buoyed by surging demand for data and financial technology services as more Ugandans tap into the digital economy for communication, business, and daily transactions. For the six months ending June 30, 2025, …
Read More »MTN Uganda commissions inclusive ICT Lab at Mvara Secondary School in Arua
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm, MTN Uganda, has taken another step in its quest to bridge the country’s digital divide by inaugurating a new computer lab at Mvara Secondary School in Arua City. This marks part of a broader Shs 1 billion investment in expanding digital infrastructure …
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