\tMTN Uganda CEO Wim Vanhelleputte was deported from the country, as relations between the South Africa-based telecoms group and the government continues to deterioate.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the operator said it \u201chad not been notified of the grounds for the deportation and is working hard to establish precise reasons for the deportation\u201d.<\/p>\n
However, Financial Times quoted police spokesman Fred Enanga as saying Belgium-born Vanhelleputte was deported on national security reasons. His departure from the country follows the expulsion of three other MTN Uganda executives last month on similar grounds.<\/p>\n
MTN added: \u201cWe are understandably concerned about these developments and are engaging with authorities to seek understanding that would lead us to resolving this matter.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company has notably faced high profile issues [1] in another Sub-Saharan African country, Nigeria, over registration of users, repatriation of profit and tax issues, which has resulted in conflicts with the government.<\/p>\n
To ensure business continuity, MTN said it has replaced Vanhelleputte with current CTO Gordian Kyomukama on an interim basis.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/mtn-settles-8-1b-nigeria-row\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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