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Analysis & Features

Wim Vanhelleputte, former MTN Uganda boss, succeeds Anwar Soussa as Safaricom Ethiopia CEO

June 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Six days after announcing that Anwar Soussa would exit his position as the CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia at the end of July 2023, the telco has followed up with an update, stating that Wim Vanhelleputte [c]

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Sylvia Mulinge to leave Safaricom in September, join MTN Uganda as new CEO

June 30, 2022 Staff Writer 1

Safaricom has announced that Sylvia Mulinge, the telco’s Chief Consumer Business Officer,  will be leaving the company to take up a new role outside the firm. Ms Mulinge’s last working day at the telco will [c]

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Uganda government deports Wim Vanhelleputte, the MTN Uganda CEO over links to Bobi Wine

February 15, 2019 Staff Writer 0

The Uganda government has deported Wim Vanhelleputte, the CEO of MTN Uganda, a subsidiary of South Africa-based MTN Group. Vanhelleputte was deported on the evening of Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2019. The letter ordering his [c]

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MTN Uganda, Mastercard partner to enable customers transact using a virtual card

September 22, 2018 Staff Writer 0

MTN Uganda in partnership with Mastercard and United Bank for Africa (UBA) have announced a new service that will enable quicker, safer and more convenient online payments globally. Through this partnership, MTN MoMo customers will [c]

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ZTE opens new NOC to enhance service delivery to MTN Uganda

April 18, 2017 Staff Writer 0

ZTE has announced the launch of the ZTE Uganda’s network operation centre (NOC) which will be crucial in the delivery of a superior network operation and maintenance service. Uganda’s Minister of ICT, Frank Tumwebaze, MTN [c]

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After Rwanda, MTN unveils MoKash, the M-Shwari-like product, in Uganda

March 15, 2017 Staff Writer 0

MTN has partnered with Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) to launch its mobile-based banking service – MoKash – in Uganda. The unveiling of the MoKash service in Uganda comes less than a month after the [c]

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MTN donates $291,000 towards Uganda Rotary Blood Bank program

February 26, 2017 Staff Writer 0

In support of 100 years of The Rotary International Foundation, 60 years of Rotary serving Humanity in Uganda and in alignment with MTN’s commitment to make its customers lives a whole lot brighter through investment [c]

Analysis & Features

Wim Vanhelleputte back at MTN, now heads Uganda operation

January 26, 2017 Staff Writer 1

Life seems to have come full circle for Wim Vanhelleputte. The Belgian, who has spent most of his professional life at various African telecom firms, has a lot of connections with Uganda, where he returned [c]

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ZTE’s partnership with MTN Uganda wins 2016 Best Network Experience award

December 8, 2016 Staff Writer 0

ZTE has announced that its customer, MTN Uganda, has won the 2016 Best Network Experience award from MTN Group, at its annual business conference held in Johannesburg, South Africa. MTN Uganda is the only operating company [c]

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MTN Uganda is the exclusive digital partner for Beneath the Lies TV/web series

July 26, 2016 Staff Writer 0

MTN Uganda has announced a partnership with 40 Plus, the producers of the popular drama series, Beneath the Lies (BTL), ahead of the Season Premiere on Sunday July 31, 2016. Under this partnership, MTN will [c]

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MTN Uganda names 2 General Managers ahead of new CEO’s appointment

July 22, 2016 Staff Writer 0

MTN Uganda has appointed two General Managers even as people wait expectantly for the country’s telecom industry market leader to name its new CEO to replace the outgoing boss Brian Gouldie whose term comes to an [c]

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ZTE’s service business increased by 20 percent in 2015

February 19, 2016 Staff Writer 0

ZTE Corporation, an international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, has announced that its service business scale increased by 20 percent in 2015, hitting a record high. In addition, [c]

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Analysis & Features

Mobile phones pulling Uganda into the future

February 1, 2016 Staff Writer 0

Uganda’s mobile revolution is in evidence across Kampala. (Photo: Fiona Graham) Ask anyone about the pace of technological innovation in Africa and they’ll usually point you straight to Kenya. That’s not surprising – Safaricom’s hugely [c]

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Tech&PR

Telling Africa’s story, one brand at a time

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Gina Din inks deal with Storyteller Media for global publishing, merchandise, and speaking tours

Emma Cox, Irvine Partners’ executive creative director, named Creative Professional of the Year at SABRE EMEA Awards

Kenya to host Cannes Young Lions Competition, with support from Safaricom and Tusker

Glass House PR releases its inaugural report on ‘State of PR in Africa’

IOC picks TCL as the Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category

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ShareCABTM, a new taxi app, launched in Kenya, to charge drivers no commission

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Cybersecurity Bulletin:

Sophos Accelerates Business Growth and Profitability for MSPs with the Launch of MSP Elevate program

Despite global disruptions, targeted ransomware groups continue to cause havoc

ESET team analyzes tools from China-aligned TheWizards group, with targets across Asia and the Middle East

Chinese car boom in France: Sophos warns of the risk of data theft

Kaspersky finds leaked Netflix, Roblox and Discord accounts registered on corporate emails

ESET’s B2B solutions now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

INTERPOL targets stolen vehicle trafficking racket in West African police operation

Global tech brands take sponsorship slots at Connected Africa Summit 2025

INTERPOL operation against human trafficking-fueled fraud ring dismantled in Côte d’Ivoire

Kaspersky uncovers new Lazarus-led cyberattacks targeting South Korean supply chains

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Up&Ap: Antony Hutia on what Kenya’s National AI Strategy means for tech and mobile industry

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Up&Ap: Brazy on being named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for April 2025

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Up&Ap: Determined entrepreneur Alexander Odhiambo’s path to winning Africa’s Business Heroes contest

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Up&Ap: Sanaipei Tande on joining the cast of ‘The Chocolate Empire’

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Up&Ap: Carol Mwaura on how career as Librarian led her to become top female Wikipedia editor in Kenya

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Events Noticeboard:

Innovate Africa to host World Product Day 2025 in Lagos, with $2,000 grand prize for best innovation

Ecobank CEO Jeremy Awori among 7 nominees for this year’s ‘Banker of the Year’ awards

Kenya Airways to support ‘Silent Digital Auction’ to boost conservation efforts at Ol Pejeta Conservancy

The Mommy Club NBO: Introducing the cast of the new reality series coming to Showmax

ZanaAfrica forum to discuss child online sexual exploitation and abuse of those with intellectual disabilities in Kenya

11th edition of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum set for October in South Africa

The 13 best series to stream on Showmax this May, from Happy Face to Summertide

Global tech brands take sponsorship slots at Connected Africa Summit 2025

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Effective call-to-action strategies for Social Media marketing

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