MTN shares earn Ugandan executive $2.4 million in first 10 days of 2025
Ugandan executive Charles Mbire's MTN Uganda stake adds $2.4 million, reaching a record-high valuation of nearly $70 million.
Ugandan executive Charles Mbire's MTN Uganda stake adds $2.4 million, reaching a record-high valuation of nearly $70 million.
The financing demonstrates MTN Uganda’s strong financial position and commitment to advancing digital and financial inclusion.
MTN Uganda’s financial success translated into a notable profit increase of 29.6 percent, rising from Ush354.44 billion ($96.87 million) to Ush459.42 billion ($125.58 million).
MTN Uganda’s success in 2023, brought about the increase in dividend dividend of Shs 403 billion ($103.95 million).
This strong performance builds on MTN Uganda’s success in 2023, with total revenue rising 16.75 percent to Ush2.67 trillion ($687.97 million).
MTN Uganda boasts an impressive 98 percent coverage area, serving a vast majority of the Ugandan population.
Voice revenue rose 11.6 percent, while data and mobile money revenue surged 21.6 percent and 17.6 percent, respectively.
MTN customers can access Tesadeals without incurring data charges, underscoring the platform’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.
The decline in the market value of Mbire’s MTN Uganda stake underscores the challenges faced by investors in the Ugandan market.
The market value of Mbire’s 3.99-percent stake in MTN Uganda has declined $43.89 million on Jan. 1 to $41.45 million.
Holding a 3.99-percent stake in the telecom services provider, Mbire’s stake in MTN Uganda is $42 million.
Mbire, the wealthiest investor on the Uganda Stock Exchange. loses $3.6 million as MTN Uganda’s stock price takes a hit.
Mbire is the wealthiest investor on the Uganda Stock Exchange.
Mbire owns a 3.99-percent stake in MTN Uganda, or 894,494,705 shares.