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    After Some Pushback, Will MTN Shareholders Today Approve Separation of Mobile Money? 

    Jeff WintersBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryJuly 22, 2025July 22, 2025

    MTN shareholders will today vote on a matter that has tested investor confidence and drawn due attention on one of Uganda’s most profitable companies for almost two months now.   The…

    The Big Yellow Machine: Meet the MTN Exco Team Driving the Telecom’s Accelerated Growth

    Paul MurungiExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

    Behind every billion-shilling leap in revenue, every surge in subscriber numbers, and every bold Fintech innovation at MTN Uganda is more than just strategy—it’s a story of people. A story…

    CEO Scorecard: Three Years of Mulinge at MTN Uganda – Redefining Growth Through Fintech and Voice Comeback?

    Paul MurungiTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryJune 30, 2025June 30, 2025

    When Sylvia Mulinge stepped into the CEO role at MTN Uganda in October 2022, the air crackled with expectation and a fair dose of apprehension.   It wasn’t just another leadership…

    PostBank’s Digital Rise with Wendi Wallet: Brenda Mpoora at the Forefront of Inclusive Innovation

    Kisakye ImaniBanking & Financial ServicesJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

    In 2024, PostBank grew into a thriving digital bank, posting UGX35.4 billion in net profit and amassing UGX1.4 trillion in assets. This success builds on the momentum of 2023, a…

    MTN Uganda’s Record Profits Face Uncertain Future Amid Fintech Spin-Off

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

    MTN in 2024 delivered yet another solid year, cementing its place as Uganda’s most profitable and actively traded listed company. With double-digit revenue growth and record earnings, the telecom giant…

    BREAKING NEWS: Global Cloud Outage Cripples Chipper Cash App, Users Furious Over Frozen Funds and Transaction Failures

    CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisJune 11, 2025June 12, 2025

    Chipper Cash users across Africa have been left stranded after the popular fintech app suffered a major service disruption caused by a global cloud outage. The company confirmed the incident…

    MTN Uganda reports UGX 181 billion profit after tax in first quarter of 2025

    Paul MurungiNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

    MTN Uganda has announced a profit after tax (PAT) of UGX 181 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, representing a 20.6% year-on-year increase from UGX 150 billion…

    Housing Finance Bank and Pesapal Uganda Partner to Drive Cashless Economy Through Enhanced Digital Payment Solutions.

    Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

    Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has partnered with Pesapal Uganda, a leading provider of digital payment and business solutions, in a strategic move aimed at enhancing payment experiences for both customers…

    Women innovators uplifting communities with ground-breaking tech solutions 

    Trevor LutaloBusiness & MarketsExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryApril 3, 2025April 9, 2025

    Maria Nakiganda, 26, has been a leader at so many levels. She has previously represented the School of Physical Science in the Students’ Guild at Makerere University. She is now…

    Ugandans transacted UGX 435 billion per day through MTN mobile money in 2024 

    Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryMarch 6, 2025March 7, 2025

    Ugandans on average transacted UGX 159 trillion on MTN Mobile Money, which translated to UGX 435 billion per day for the 12 months to December 2024.  Details contained in the…

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