Wim Vanhelleputte Archives

Customer mobile money balances not affected, MTN CEO clarifies on security breach in which billions of money was feared stolen

CEO ReporterCompany NewsOctober 8, 2020October 8, 2020

MTN Uganda has come out to clarify on a security breach by Pegasus Technologies Ltd, an aggregator, in which it is feared billions of customers’ money was stolen. The telecom’s…

MTN Rewards Joshua Cheptegei for Diamond League 5000M World Record Run

CEO ReporterCompany NewsSeptember 24, 2020September 24, 2020

MTN Uganda has rewarded athlete Joshua Cheptegei for his recent exploits at the Diamond League meet in Monaco, where he set a new 5000 metres world record of 12:35.36, breaking…

MTN Uganda assembles a solid local senior executives team to lead its next bold phase of growth.

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StorySeptember 14, 2020September 15, 2020

MTN Uganda and the Uganda Communications Commission, on 1st July 2020 signed a landmark USD 100 million (approximately UGX 371.5 billion) 12-year Second National Operator (SNO) License. This milestone agreement…

COVID-19: MTN promotes wearing masks in newly launched campaign

CEO ReporterCompany NewsSeptember 2, 2020September 2, 2020

MTN has joined the global drive to raise awareness about the importance of wearing masks with the launch of the #WearItForMe campaign across its 21 African and Middle Eastern markets. …

MTN Uganda launches ayoba SupperApp for more affordable communication

CEO ReporterCompany NewsJuly 17, 2020

MTN Uganda has, in partnership with SIMFY AFRICA, launched a SuperApp called ‘ayoba’ that will enable customers to access more affordable communication. ayoba is an instant messaging app available for…