Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its MTN Foundation, has donated a fully equipped computer lab worth Shs 65 million to St. Catherine Girls Secondary School in Kazo District. This initiative, part of MTN’s Digital Access Program, includes 10 computers, a year of free internet, and backup power …
Read More »MTN Foundation opens inclusive tech hub
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Uganda, has partnered with Tunaweza Foundation to launch an inclusive technology hub for persons living with different abilities. The hub, equipped with 10 computers, free internet connection for a year, and backup computer power valued at …
Read More »MTN Uganda transforms a mother’s life with a new pickup truck
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a heartwarming gesture that underscores the company’s commitment to empowering local businesses, MTN Uganda on Monday handed over a brand-new pickup truck to Night Ampurire, a hardworking entrepreneur and single mother of five from Entebbe. The handover ceremony took place at Kitooro, Entebbe, with …
Read More »MTN Uganda recognizes Ericson & GD Experts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recently concluded 2024 MTN Uganda Suppliers’s Forum was a landmark event, celebrating the spirit of collaboration and innovation that fuels MTN Uganda’s success. Among the forum’s highlights was the presentation of the Supplier Innovation Award to Ericsson and GD Experts Ltd. The Supplier Innovation …
Read More »8 women-owned businesses secure shs1.6 billion from AWE initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight women-owned businesses have emerged as the inaugural recipients of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) contract worth UGX 1.6 billion an initiative, by MTN Uganda in collaboration with partners such as American Tower Corporation (ATC) Uganda. This initiative aims at empowering women entrepreneurs by integrating …
Read More »MTN Uganda’s 30 Days of Y’ello Care: A record-breaking year of collaboration with agility and community impact
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In 2007, MTN Uganda embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the 21 Days of Y’ello Care programme. This initiative was designed to empower employees to contribute directly to their local communities, embodying the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility. Initially conceived as …
Read More »MTN Uganda’s unveils second phase of MTN Changemakers
The company plans to invest Shs 500 million in 25 projects countrywide Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation has launched the second phase of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, a transformative program designed to drive positive social change across Uganda. This new phase will see an …
Read More »MTN Uganda’s net profit up 29.7% to Shs 295.7 billion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has announced a significant 29.7% increase in net profit to Shs 295.7 billion for the half-year ended June 2024, driven by robust growth in voice, data, and fintech services. The telecom company’s voice revenues rose by 15.1% to Shs 626.7 billion, while data …
Read More »NSSF earns Shs 80.6 billion from investment in MTN Uganda
This the largest dividend the fund has earned from a listed company in the region this year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has accrued Shs 80.6 billion from its investment in telecom firm, MTN Uganda, over the past three years. This follows the latest …
Read More »Glovo takes lead to boost courier services in Kampala
SafeBoda, KFC, MTN, Zembo patriciate in training couriers in a three-day program Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Glovo, the multi-category app renowned for its on-demand delivery services, has teamed up with prominent brands in Uganda including MTN Uganda, KFC, Safe Boda, and Zembo to elevate its courier services and customer …
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