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As the world unites to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3, 2023, MTN Uganda proudly highlights the inspiring journey of Evelyn Nabbasa, a Customer Care Advisor at MTN Uganda. Nabbasa’s story is a testament to MTN Uganda's commitment to inclusivity and empowerment as it strives to ensure that everyone enjoys the benefits of a modern connected life. Recruited under the MUBS (Makerere University Business School) Entrepreneurship Incubator and Innovation Centre in March 2023, Nabbasa faced a unique hiring process that sought individuals proficient in languages like Ateso, Acholi, and Luo among others. "I had the four R's, and I was worried about the process, but I went through it and was shocked to be told that I had gone through th...

In the ever-evolving world of mobile connectivity, a game-changing innovation is quietly reshaping our experience: the eSIM. MTN Uganda, a leading telecommunications provider, has wholeheartedly embraced this technology, offering users a glimpse into the future of mobile connectivity. But what exactly is an eSIM, how does it compare to the traditional physical SIM card, and how can you determine if your phone is eSIM-compatible? In this article, we'll delve into the world of MTN Uganda's eSIM, exploring its benefits, addressing its drawbacks, and sharing a key tip on checking your phone's compatibility. The eSIM: A Digital Revolution The eSIM, or "Embedded SIM," represents a digital reincarnation of the familiar SIM card. Unlike its physical sibling, the eSIM is solde...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated the need for the integration of the East African Community (EAC), saying the move is critical for the region’s prosperity. Museveni observed that prosperity cannot come from aid from foreigners or government handouts but from a family, company or an individual who produces a good or a service and sells it. “You produce a good or a service and somebody buys it. If more people buy from you, then you become prosperous. Therefore, you cannot talk of prosperity in Africa without talking about market integration,” he said, adding that this is the reason regions like Latin America remain poor despite being richer than the United States in terms of natural resources. “If you look at the rivers, the biggest river in the world, the Amazon is located in...

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has hired 14,000 teachers to expedite the marking of student scripts. The exam body indicates that about 6,000 teachers have been invited to mark Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) while 8,000 others have been contracted to deal with Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams. “The marking process will go on until the end of December and we expect to release the first set of results, which is PLE, during the third week of January 2024,” the Uneb spokesperson, Ms Jennifer Kalule, told a media briefing in Kampala yesterday. She further revealed that the exercise kicked off in 33 marking centres in the districts of Kampala, Wakiso, and Mukono. “We are preparing for the marking of the scripts for...

Tears and grief has engulfed students at St Denison health training school and Luweero school of nursing and midwifery, this comes after being denied sitting their final exams due to alleged fake and forged certificates that they used during admission. Its alleged that the forgery was spear headed by the school director Sekabira Denis who doubles as Katikamu North Member of Parliament, after collecting from them 1000,000 each so that to make for them certificates, currently the school director is on run. The allied health examination board officials together with officials from ministry of education and sports working together with the state house anti-corruption unit conducted a fact finding mission this morning before the exams started and found out that over 70 percent were not qualif...

On December 3, 2023, MTN Uganda will stand united with the global community in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), emphasizing the imperative need to secure the rights of individuals with disabilities. The day serves as a crucial moment to spotlight the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), addressing barriers hindering their full participation in the nation's development. Dorcus Muhwezi, the General Manager of Customer Experience at MTN Uganda says the company celebrates several achievements in terms of promoting the rights and wellbeing of Persons with Disabilities. She said in its pursuit of the ambitious goals outlined in "Ambition 2025," MTN Uganda has placed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the core of its strateg...

In a decisive commitment to environmental responsibility, MTN Uganda's goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 is bearing results. MTN Uganda, through its "Project Zero," initiative has seen the company reduce its emissions by more than half in a space of 2 years. Monzer Ali, MTN Uganda's Chief Technical Information Officer points out that the company’s comprehensive initiative focused on decarbonization. The company’s latest achievement stands out as the company proudly registered a remarkable 59% reduction in emissions, comparing Q1 2023 to Q1 2021. Monzer shed light on the deliberate measures taken within the company's data center and switch center. Notably, through strategic deployment of smart energy monitoring tools, MTN Uganda gained invaluable insights. Arm...