Wim Vanhelleputte

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

Jonathan N. LubwamaC-Suite LeadershipCompany NewsEast AfricaNews & AnalysisAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

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…

Mulinge Sylvia, MTN Uganda’s new and first female CEO, takes office today

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryOctober 3, 2022October 3, 2022

Mulinge Sylvia, MTN Uganda’s first female Chief Executive Officer, who was appointed in June 2022 has officially started work today. Her tenure started on 1st October, which was a Saturday….

Resilient performance amidst currency pressures! MTN Uganda brags about sustained investment in its half-year financials

Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisAugust 4, 2022August 4, 2022

Uganda’s telecommunication giant, MTN Uganda Limited has announced its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2022. The outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Wim Vanhelleputte says that despite…

A candid conversation with Wim, MTN Uganda’s ex-CEO on his 6 years running Uganda’s largest company—the highs and lows; the wins and misses and lessons learnt

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsCEO PerspectivesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipAugust 2, 2022June 27, 2023

For starters, can you share with us your overall assessment of your performance- where you found the company and where you leave it now? I officially joined MTN Uganda on the 1st of August 2016 and have done three, two-year terms in the position. In terms of business performance, if you compare the number of subscribers, we are now almost…

MTN Uganda Records rapid revenue increase in first quarter of 2022

Nelson NambooleCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 4, 2022May 4, 2022

MTN Uganda Limited has in the first quarter of 2022 ended 31 march, recorded a steady progress despite challenging macro environment following a protracted lockdown due to COVID-19. Salient features:…

Ugandans now own 15% of MTN Uganda

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 14, 2021December 14, 2021

The deal is signed and sealed. Ugandans now own 15% of MTN Uganda. This follows the successful completion of the MTN Initial Public Offering which culminated into the listing of…

Kenyan Investors warm up to MTN IPO

Edna KyokunzireThe Big StoryNovember 13, 2021November 13, 2021

Kenyan investors are showing keen interest in participating in the MTN IPO following the opening of the offer on October 11 2021 and a series of investor roadshows that took…

MTN Uganda CEO Answers Pertinent Questions about the MTN IPO

CEO ReporterThe Big StoryOctober 14, 2021October 14, 2021

On Monday 11th October 2021, MTN Uganda opened its initial Public Offer that will run until 22nd November 2021 4pm. The MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, WIM VANHELLEPUTTE sheds more…

MTN Embarks on Project to Restore 220 Hectares of Forest Cover Across Uganda

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisAugust 25, 2021August 25, 2021

MTN Uganda has launched a nationwide forest restoration project to symbolise the deepening of its roots in Uganda, a country that has been home to the company since 1998. Themed…

Absa Uganda point of sale terminals start accepting MTN MoMoPay payments

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsThe Big StoryJuly 7, 2021July 7, 2021

Absa Bank Uganda and MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited have today announced the introduction of mobile money payment functionality, also known as MTN MoMoPay on Absa Point of Sale (POS)…