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Susan Nsibirwa will have to summon all her faith to turn Daily Monitor's fortunes around

From Entertainment Reporter to Managing Director: Susan Nsibirwa’s journey to the top of the media industry

In her bio on Linked-In, Susan Nsibirwa, the newly appointed managing director of Monitor Publications Limited describes herself as “an avid team player who believes in bringing out the best in everyone.”

December 20, 2023

Technology & Innovation·The Big Story·Women In Leadership

Former MTN CEO Wim Vanhelleputte. He is set to take over as Safaricom Ethiopia CEO next month.

Former MTN CEO Wim Vanhelleputte Set to Take Over as Safaricom Ethiopia CEO

Safaricom Ethiopia has announced the appointment of Wim Vanhelleputte as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from September 1st, 2023. Vanhelleputte, the former CEO of MTN Uganda, will succeed Anwar Soussa, who

August 31, 2023

C-Suite Leadership·Company News·East Africa·News & Analysis

Sylvia Mulinge, CEO MTN Uganda hands over a dummy check worth UGX31.5bn as dividend payment to Patrick Ayota, NSSF Ag. Managing Director

NSSF bags a record UGX 31.5 bn in dividends from MTN Uganda

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has earned a total of UGX 31.5 billion as dividends for the year ended December 31, 2022, from its investment in MTN Uganda. NSSF Uganda, East

May 29, 2023

Business & Markets·The Big Story

Somdev Sen, the MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer, together with Joseph Bogera, the MTN Uganda General Manager – Sales & Distribution together with other MTN officials get a feel of the day’s Nile Perch catch at the Rippon Landing site in Jinja. This was during a familiarisation visit to the Tusakimu Association, a thriving community of 260 majority youth hustlers and entrepreneurs that empower each other to take charge of their future.

EVERYDAY HEROES: MTN Uganda recognises Jinja’s unstoppable entrepreneurs and hustlers

This week, MTN Uganda, the largest telco, announced they are rolling out its Chief Community Officer initiative, a network of nationwide community leaders who will work together with MTN to build stronger

February 23, 2023

Company News

TOGETHER WE ARE SMARTER & UNSTOPPABLE: Somdev Sen, the MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer, dons an African fabric jacket he just bought from William Musisi Bategeka (L), a 27-year-old tailor and dealer in African fashions and fabrics. This was during the telco's visit to Jinja, to unveil the region's Chief Community Officer (CCO).

UNSTOPPABLE TOGETHER: MTN Uganda Appoints Chief Community Officers to Strengthen Community Ties

MTN Uganda is taking its community engagement initiatives to the next level with the appointment of Chief Community Officers (CCOs). CCOs, according to MTN, “are dynamic and passionate individuals who will be

February 23, 2023

Company News·The Big Story

Rowena Turinawe, Cente-Tech's new Head – ICT Advisory, Strategy and Research

Rowena Turinawe appointed Cente-Tech’s Digital Transformation Expert

Centenary Group’s technology services company – Cente-Tech has announced the appointment of Rowena Turinawe as Head – ICT Advisory, Strategy and Research. Rowena joins Cente-Tech from the National Information Technology Authority Uganda

April 28, 2022

Company News·News & Analysis

Anwar Soussa, the new MD Safaricom-Global Partnership for Ethiopia. Courtesy photo

Ex Airtel Uganda CEO Anwar Soussa Appointed MD Safaricom-Global Partnership for Ethiopia

The Safaricom-Global Partnership for Ethiopia has appointed former Airtel Uganda chief executive officer Anwar Soussa as the Managing Director of the Operating Company in Ethiopia. Soussa served as chief executive officer Airtel

July 6, 2021

The Big Story

Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President for Market Development, Mastercard Middle East and Africa. Courtesy photo

Mastercard, MTN partner to enable consumers shop and pay online

Mastercard and MTN has announced a strategic partnership to enable millions of MTN MoMo customers in 16 African countries to shop and pay online with global merchants. Through a Mastercard virtual payment

February 18, 2021

Company News

The ayoba app features peer-to-peer private messaging which are end-to-end encrypted

African messaging app ayoba assures users of full privacy and security protection, safe for younger users

ayoba, the African messaging app, has reiterated its focus on protecting their users’ privacy and security. In the past few days, the global community has spoken, and it’s clear that these are critical

January 20, 2021

Company News

MTN operates across 21 countries in Africa and the Middle East

MTN earns UGX533b from Jumia Stake Sale as the telecom moves to consolidate mobile technology in Africa

On Friday October 30, 2020, MTN announced the sale of its 18.9% stake in Jumia, a deal which earned the telecom giant in the excess of UGX533b (US$142.31 million). According to MTN,

November 2, 2020

Company News

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