Uganda, Oct. 6 -- MTN's new chief executive officer Sylvia Mulinge has her work cut out as she takes over reigns at Uganda's largest telecom .

Ms Mulinge, who assumed office on October 1, takes over from Mr Wim Vanhelleputte, who has since been appointed as head of MTN Group West African markets, comes at a time when inflationary pressures are high, coupled with sluggish consumer spending and high cost of doing business.

She becomes the first-ever female to lead MTN, bringing with her a track record of executive business experience spanning about 20 years, 15 years of which, were in the telecom industry.

"I am ready to build on my predecessors' achievements . through strategic partnerships and leveraging MTN's brand," Ms Mulinge said d...