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MTN Uganda has taken a significant step towards a greener future by receiving a test electric vehicle from Motorcare Uganda Ltd. This milestone aligns with MTN's ambitious goals outlined in the Ambition 2025 strategy, focusing on creating shared value and placing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles at the core of its operations. The introduction of a test electric vehicle into MTN Uganda's fleet signifies a crucial advancement in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to the global fight against climate change. Recognizing the urgency of transitioning away from fossil fuel-based vehicles in the face of rising temperatures and their consequences, MTN Uganda aims to gradually replace its entire fleet with electric vehicles, subject to the success of the test ph...

MTN Uganda has unveiled the second phase of MTN ACE-Tech known as the MTN Ace-Tech-Incubation program aimed at equipping enterprises with skills needed to successfully spur growth of their businesses. This follows conclusion of the MTN Ace-Tech’s first phase this month that involved training 130 individuals in software development. MTN Uganda Foundation and the partners have selected 20 enterprises to participate in the inaugural MTN Ace Tech program’s incubation phase at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa in Kampala. The incubation is to be implemented by MTN Foundation through its MTN ACE Tech, Centenary Technology Services and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, implemented by Innovation Village, a Kampala-based nongovernmental organisation dedicated to convening various s...

MTN Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Small Scale Industries Association, Maendeleo Foundation, Centenary Technical Services, Centenary Foundation and Tunaweza Foundation has today launched its annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care programme seeking to provide entrepreneurs with the resources they need to succeed. However, the program will run for 25 days instead of the usual 21 days in commemoration of MTN Uganda’s 25th anniversary. This year’s program themed “Empowering Entrepreneurs to Unlock Growth and Job Creation for Communities” highlights the company’s commitment to driving digital transformation and fostering economic growth across the country. MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge, said this year’s initiative targets grassroots entrepreneurs, providing them with essentia...

At least 40 containers of substandard maize flour were confiscated at the Nimule border, said the Chief Executive Officer of the South Sudan Bureau of Standards, Mary Gordon. Addressing the media yesterday in Juba during the commemoration of World Meteorology Day, Gordon said a number of tested maize flours from Uganda were confirmed to be substandard. “We have tested a lot of maize containers, and we found through measurements that there are some levels of aflatoxins that are higher than normal limits,” she said, adding, “We stopped them from moving, and we are doing further investigations.” She said the test the Bureau of Standards had conducted was preliminary, and they are awaiting results from another test to get conclusive information. “After our test, we have stopped the 40 containe...

The Minister of State for Industry, David Bahati has told parliament that Uganda is negotiating with the Algerian government as an alternative market for the country’s milk. He made the revelation during the Wednesday plenary sitting following a matter of national importance raised by Nyabusozi County MP Wilson Kajwenjye. This follows a reduction in issuing of export permits to Uganda’s powdered milk by the Kenyan government. Bahati said that government is now in advanced stages of engaging Algeria and it is about to sign an agreement where Algeria is going to take quite a sizeable amount of litres of milk. He said that finding alternative markets and taking advantage of the African Continental Free Trade area will resolve the issue. Bahati added that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and h...

Uganda’s dairy sector has been slapped with restrictions on the export of powder milk to Kenya even after a lift on a ban that had earlier been issued by the regulator, hitting hard major players such as Brookside. Mr Benson Mwangi, general manager of Brookside’s operation in Uganda, is quoted by the Daily Monitor saying their powder milk is being denied export permits by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) with other products that get licenses being delayed from getting to the market. Uganda’s dairy sector has been slapped with restrictions on the export of powder milk to Kenya even after a lift on a ban that had earlier been issued by the regulator, hitting hard major players such as Brookside. Mr Benson Mwangi, general manager of Brookside’s operation in Uganda, is quoted by the Daily Monitor s...

MTN Uganda introduced its latest smartphone offerings with its partnership with TakeNow, offering its valued customers a wider range of choices. Through this strategic collaboration, MTN customers will now have access to an extensive selection of Tecno, Itel, and Infinix smartphones in the open market, coupled with the exclusive benefits of MTN Uganda's renowned connectivity services. To further enhance this customer-centric initiative, MTN Uganda will be offering free data (1GB) every month throughout the repayment period, enabling customers to experience seamless connectivity and make the most of their smartphones. Somdev Sen, the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Uganda, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "We are thrilled to join forces with TakeNow to bring a wider r...