MTN Hands Over Tech Hub, 50 Phones to Camp Residents

(Juba) – MTN South Sudan has completed its annual #21DaysOfYelloCare corporate social responsibility initiative by launching a fully equipped technology hub and donating smartphones at the Mangateen Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Juba. The project aims to bridge the digital divide for one of the country’s most vulnerable populations.

The new Tech Hub officially handed over to the camp features desktop computers, reliable internet access and solar power infrastructure. The facility is expected to give residents, especially youth and women, greater access to digital learning, communication platforms, and essential online services.

In addition to the hub, MTN South Sudan donated 50 smartphones to selected heads of households within the camp. The devices, which are equipped with connectivity capabilities, aim to improve access to communication, mobile services, and online tools for families living in the camp.

Mapula Bodibe, Chief Executive Officer of MTN South Sudan, said the project is part of the company’s broader commitment to empowering underserved communities across the country. She emphasized that digital access is not a luxury but a necessity in today’s world.

“We believe that technology should be inclusive and transformative. With this initiative, we are connecting lives at the grassroots and opening doors to information, learning, and opportunity,” Bodibe stated.

The handover ceremony was attended by key government and regulatory officials. Representing the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services was Hon. Gen. David Yau Yau, Deputy Minister, standing in for Minister Hon. Michael Makuei Lueth. Also present were the Ministry’s Undersecretary, Hon. Mawien Bulabek, and Eng. Dut Acol de Dut, Director of Spectrum Management at the National Communications Authority.

The dignitaries welcomed the initiative and described it as a model for public-private collaboration aimed at uplifting the lives of displaced persons through practical and sustainable digital tools.

“This project demonstrates how the private sector can play a vital role in national recovery and development,” said Hon. Yau Yau. “Bringing technology to people displaced by conflict not only improves their daily lives but also gives them a path to rejoin the economy and rebuild their futures.”

According to company staff, MTN’s investment in the Tech Hub and smartphone distribution reflects the company’s wider goal of enhancing connectivity and digital access across South Sudan.

While the exact monetary value of the donation was not disclosed, such equipment and services are estimated to be worth several million South Sudanese Pounds, or tens of thousands in U.S. Dollars based on current exchange rates.

Mangateen IDP Camp, located on the outskirts of Juba, is home to thousands of families displaced by conflict and natural disasters. With limited infrastructure, residents face challenges accessing education, healthcare, and communication services.

The introduction of a solar powered digital hub provides a new opportunity for learning, social connection and even small scale entrepreneurship.

MTN South Sudan said it plans to continue similar initiatives in other regions of the country as part of its social impact strategy.

The 21 Days of Y’ello Care program, implemented across the MTN Group in Africa and the Middle East, focuses on education, technology, and community development.