MTN Uganda’s Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge, has been recognized as the best CEO across all 20 African countries where the telecom giant operates. Ms. Mulinge, who assumed the leadership role at MTN Uganda in 2022, received this prestigious accolade at the MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) gala dinner held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday. “See what the Lord has done! What an amazing surprise! I’m still processing,” expressed Ms. Mulinge in a heartfelt reaction to the honour. Her leadership has been instrumental in MTN Uganda’s continued success and growth. Under Ms. Mulinge’s leadership, MTN Uganda has set new…
Author: Lorine Otamo
Lorine Otamo
Lorine Otamo is a science journalist who covers health, technology, agriculture, and climate change. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and a knack for simplifying complex scientific topics.
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