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1.0KTechHuawei Cloud drives success for African e-commerce platform
Cloud and app store support play a critical role in ensuring the success of e-commerce platforms in Africa. This was the view from...
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1.3KTelecomCOVID-19: Africell Uganda, UCC donate vehicles and food
Africell & Uganda Communications Commission have donated three brand new motor vehicles to the Ministry of Health team spearheading Uganda’s national campaign...
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2.7KTelecomUCC warns on impostors
Uganda Communications Commission has warned Ugandans against unscrupulous elements that are posing as officials attached to the Commission. According to the Commission,...
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1.9KTelecomMak don SIM card hack: UCC, MTN Uganda given ultimatum on defence file
On July 22 we reported that a lecturer at Makerere University named Halimu Chongomweru had shown interest in suing telecommunications company MTN...
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1.6KStartupsWhat makes a successful startup team
By Eva de Mol When venture capital investors are doing due diligence, they focus carefully on the financial side of the business....
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1.9KDigitalUCC wants online publishers, influencers to pay Shs73800 to operate in Uganda
Uganda communications commission (UCC) kicked off an initiative to register publications and people who use online space for communication services and commercial...
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1.5KDigitalUCC rolls out 7th edition of Uganda Film Festival
The program for the Uganda Film Festival 2019 has been unveiled by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). UCC says the Festival will...
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1.7KTelecomBriefing: Why UCC pulled statement on Airtel 4G; Dr. Akonye named UTL auditor and more
Welcome to the last Briefing for this week UCC pulls statement to protect Airtel On Monday the telecommunications regulator posted a statement...
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1.9KTelecomBriefing: M-SCAN’s Kyomuhendo is Mandela Washington fellow; UCC probes Airtel 4G; Chipper Cash Country manager and more
Welcome to Your Briefing! Phyllis Kyomuhendo, a co-founder of Mobile Scan Solutions, or M-SCAN, is among Africans that traveled to the U.S....
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2.5KDigitalBriefing: Uganda’s Ridelink collects Shs518m revenue; UCC rolls out digital info center and more
Hello, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Thursday edition of Your Briefing. Today we have stories about tech and startups from Uganda and...
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2.1KDigitalUCC’s Mutabazi: Discussions to tax Facebook directly underway
By Godfrey Mutabazi I had an interesting interview with the BBC East Africa Bureau on concerns around the Taxing of Social Media,...
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1.7KStartupsWhy passion isn’t the secret ingredient for startup success
Think about solving a problem instead By Aytekin Tank “You’re missing the point.” This was not the first dinner with a hopeful...
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1.6KStartupsDo you need a co-founder to build a successful startup?
By Sergio Paluch A TechCrunch article published in 2016 argued that startups that have more than one founder aren’t necessarily more successful. The...
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1.3KStartupsThese 6 signs indicate your startup is destined for booming success
By Nathan Resnick Be honest with yourself: How do you measure up? Have you ever shot a basketball and known from the...
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1.2KTechBriefing: Tumwebaze says Facebook should worry: UCC nabs Hollywood deal; Shs940m for Ugandan incubation hub and more
Good morning, Briefing reader! Reads the quotes below to warm you up; “Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds.”...
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2.1KTechIn brief: First Lady backs Rugyendo’s startup; your data not safe with NIRA; UCC, Bolt Uganda jobs; new SafeBoda app & more
Good afternoon, Briefing reader! In your Thursday briefing, we bring you the latest information in the tech and startup ecosystem, focusing mainly...
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1.8KTelecomUCC: These are 10 things you need to know about ongoing SIM card validation exercise
Telecom operators in Uganda are currently conducting a sim card validation exercise which is being supervised by UCC, the communications regulator. Since...
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3.6KStartupsNataliey Bitature: How to build character for success in business, life
“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect,” Bruce Lee once said. Have you ever wondered what people, especially those you spend...
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12.3KStartupsAfter success in Rwanda, drone delivery firm Zipline expands to Ghana
Zipline, a California-based UAV manufacturer and logistics firm has made Ghana its second destination in Africa, having spent three years delivering medicines...
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2.3KTelecomUCC: How to apply for Short Codes in Uganda
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) defines Short Codes as “telephone numbers with fewer digits than the standard national significant and are dialed without...
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2.0KDigitalUCC: What you need to apply for a postal and courier license in Uganda
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has released a list of requirements a company must have in order to apply for and acquire a...
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In brief: UCC woos Netflix; Ugandans to own stake in MTN, Airtel
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) officials sought the support of American streaming giant Netflix to invest in Uganda’s budding film industry, the commission...
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1.9KTelecomUCC speaks on target of sim card verification, penalties that await
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) recently announced a new sim card verification exercise, sparking an uproar from the public since a similar program...
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2.0KTelecomUCC orders telcos on multiple Sim card ownership
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has directed all the telecom companies to verify the identities of their subscribers who have multiple Sim...
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1.5KDigitalUCC switches off Capt. Mukula’s radio station
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has switched off eight radio stations, including Voice of Teso, which belongs to Captain Mike Mukula, the NRM...
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2.4KDigitalFor early porn detection, UCC joins forces with pornography control committee
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pornography Control Committee (PCC) that will see the two...
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1.4KDigitalIn brief: UCC warns on WhatsApp hackers, Ugandan ePassports now accepted in Denmark
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was warned users of the messaging service WhatsApp to be wary of hackers that have mastered the art...
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1.5KTelecomUCC on MTN’s fate: Too soon to decide
The Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Eng. Godfrey Mutabazi has said the probe into MTN Uganda is still ongoing thus...
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After blocking porn, UCC moves to filter more content
The Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Eng. Godfrey Mutabazi has said they (UCC) are devising means through which they can...
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1.8KStartupsBitature names his principles for success in business
Business expert Patrick Bitature says he’s had many people asking him what he does to grow a successful business. The tycoon has...
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1.4KTelecomUCC to Ugandans: We shut down the internet to protect you
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) only turns off internet access in the country when there is need to protect Ugandans, Nyombi Thembo, the...
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UCC warns public, exposes illegal postal & courier operators in Uganda
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has named 26 postal and courier firms that are operating illegally in the country. A Feb. 12 statement...
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3.9KDigitalUCC orders Daily Monitor to suspend online unit over Kadaga witchcraft story
Uganda Communications Communication Commission has directed Monitor Publications Limited, the publisher of Daily Monitor (newspaper and website) to halt publishing web content...
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2.0KDigitalUCC replaces spokesperson Pamela Ankunda
Pamela Ankunda is no longer the spokesperson for the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). According to Ankunda, her boss, the UCC Executive Director...
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3.3KDigitalState of pay TV market in Uganda, UCC report
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), a government agency that regulates the communications industry on Friday released a report about current statistics of the...
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2.8KTelecomUCC: Ugandans continue to boycott OTT taxes, move less mobile money over levies
A significant number of Ugandans on the internet have refused to or withdrawn from paying social media and mobile money taxes which...
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UCC weighs in as MTN offers dissimilar accounts on free 500MBs
On Tuesday evening, a considerable section of MTN Uganda customers was treated to 500MBs. On dialing *131*4#, a message would appear on...
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1.5KTelecomAfricell tops MTN, Airtel & UTL in number of blocked calls in Kampala, UCC report
Africell Uganda recorded the highest number of blocked calls compared to its other three main competitors in Uganda’s capital, according to a...
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2.4KTelecomUCC: What we know about SIM card hacking
In October of 2018, Myriad Connect released a study indicating that SIM card hacking was becoming a global threat, affecting even developed...
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1.3KDigital4 simple elements of a successful social media advertising campaign
By Nathan Mendenhall Social media marketing is a very odd thing. On one hand, social media is a medium which enables brands...
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1.6KDigitalUCC gives broadcasters ultimatum over interests of persons with disabilities
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered television broadcasters to provide sign language interpreters and subtitles in major programmes to cater for...
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2.6KTechFour factors that determined the success of Tecno in Africa
The Chinese phone manufacturer Transsion has deployed multiple strategies that have led to the success of Tecno in Africa, according to a...
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UCC program hailed at continental summit
The Rural Communications Development Fund (RCDF), a service fund that was rolled out in 2013 to ensure that underserved areas in Uganda...
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1.5KTelecomUCC warns of new mobile money scam, inside job cited
A fresh breed of scammers has hit the mobile money sector, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has cautioned. The most common trick...
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1.4KTelecomMTN Uganda license renewal: Govt orders UCC on ‘stringent terms’
The government of Uganda has approved the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to renew the license of telecommunications giant MTN Uganda. The license...
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1.3KDigitalUCC retained, NITA-U, NIRA affected as govt moves to disband 25 agencies
The National Information Technology Authority (NITA-Uganda) and the National Identification & Registration Authority (NIRA) are part of the 25 agencies to be...
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1.6KTelecomUCC: Why your data bundles expire before exhaustion
When buying internet data bundles, telecom companies always indicate the period in which you have to use that package before it’s rendered...
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Julianne Mweheire replaces Twinemanzi at UCC
Julianne Rwakooko Mweheire is now the Director Industry Affairs and Content Development at the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). The position fell vacant...
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1.2KTelecomUCC approves U.S. firm’s acquisition of Uganda’s Datanet
BringCom Incorporated, a multinational provider of connectivity solutions based in the U.S., has completed the acquisition of Datanet.Com, LLC in Uganda. This...
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1.8KStartupsCan a tech hub succeed outside Kampala? Hive Colab’s story in Mbarara
In 2010, Uganda’s first technology hub was opened and named Hive Colab. The number of tech hubs has since significantly grown, with...
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Dear UCC, let’s talk about OTT for a second
By Daniel Odaka Before I begin I would like to drop a disclaimer that this is not a rant or a protest...
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1.3KTechUCC, UBC lock horns over ‘redundant’ broadcast channels
The Uganda Broadcasting Cooperation (UBC) has dismissed as “fake news” a recent claim by the Uganda Communications Commission executive director that it...
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1.1KDigitalAirtel, UCC speak on reported Facebook investment withdrawal
On Sunday, reports circulated that the social networking service company, Facebook, was pondering withdrawing its investment in Uganda, following the introduction of...
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2.1KTelecomUCC explains Airtel ‘takeover’ of K2 Telecom
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has cleared the air on the recent agreement between telecommunications company Airtel Uganda and Buganda-run K2 Telecom, stressing...
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1.0KStartupsUCC to support 35 students in developing agricultural apps
By George Aine The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has set aside funds to support 35 students in developing agricultural apps that will...
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1.5KStartupsUCC hits back at Evelyn Namara over fraud accusations
Uganda Communications Commission has finally responded to Evelyn Namara, a Ugandan techpreneur, who in February of this year attacked the Commission, accusing...
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1.3KDigitalUCC meets Facebook; EAC discusses mobile money interoperability
The East African Community recently held a workshop to discuss on how the member states can implement mobile money interoperability across the...
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948StartupsStudents to battle for sponsorship in UCC-UTAMU hackathon
Students (both graduate and undergraduate) are set to compete in a hackathon being organized by Uganda Technology and Management University (Utamu) and...
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1.6KTelecomHow UCC, telcos struck deal to ban airtime scratch cards
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in a joint statement with telecommunications companies – Airtel, MTN, and Africell – announced that with effect from...
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UCC’s Mutabazi: Debate on social media tax will guide us in future
The newly introduced social media tax is still dominating discussions across multiple platforms, to the extent of attracting international attention through the...
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Social media tax: Govt to assess progress as UCC denies monitoring telcos’ revenues
As the discussions on the recently introduced social media taxes rage on, with opponents hoping to have it withdrawn, and the biggest...
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1.4KTelecomUCC’s Atengo elected to global satellite organisation’s panel
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Secretary and Director for Legal Affairs, Susan Marian Atengo Wegoye was elected to represent Uganda on a committee...
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1.1KStartups‘Fire Fast’, Souqalmal CEO decodes how to build a successful start-up
By Ambareen Musa Most startups struggle to survive in their initial few years with the majority failing within the first five years....
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1.5KDigitalUCC warns broadcasters; spells out digital media rules
Uganda Communications Commissions warned broadcasters who have failed to “sieve content” thus enabling their audiences to use their (broadcasters’) platforms to express...
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1.5KTelecomMTN faces UCC probe amid mobile money storm
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is set to roll out a team to investigate telecommunications company MTN Uganda on wide-ranging issues, a spokesperson...
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1.4KTelecomBreach of sim cards directive: UCC clears Africell
Uganda Communications Commission, after discussing with Africell Uganda Limited officials, withdrew the penalties that were to be faced by the latter, after...
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1.7KTechUCC to install 15 ICT labs in 4 Ugandan regions
Uganda Communications Commission, or UCC, has contracted Samanga ICT Energy to supply and install equipment for establishing ICT laboratories in 15 education...
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1.3KStartupsIn most cases, failure is the gateway to success
By CK Japheth If you grew up like me, you were taught that there was right and wrong and you only had...
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1.7KDigitalUCC, PCC move to block access to pornography sites
The Pornography Control Committee (PCC) and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) are about to pen an agreement that will see internet service...
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1.4KTelecomUCC to suspend Africell license over unlawful sale of SIM cards
Uganda Communications Commission has summoned the Chief Executive Officer of telecommunications company Africell Uganda Limited over sale of SIM cards in areas...
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540TechIntroducing iClinics: A Game-Changer in Clinic Management Software
Today, we are excited to introduce iClinics, a groundbreaking clinic management software designed to transform the way healthcare providers manage their clinics....
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549StartupsHow ADWrap is connecting Brands to a Mobile Audience
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, ADWrap introduces a groundbreaking solution that shatters conventional advertising barriers and connects brands with their audiences in...
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801TechInfinix Unveils Note30 Series In Partnership With Airtel Uganda
Infinix, a leading global smartphone brand officially launched the NOTE 30 Series held at the prestigious Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Skyz...
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377TechUnraveling The Mystery Of The Infinix Note30 Series
Prepare to be blown away by the next generation of smartphones – the Infinix NOTE30 series as rumors circulate about the highly...
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280StartupsHiPipo opens registration for the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon
Different reports indicate that Africa’s population is evenly distributed on sex and gender lines. Country Meters puts it at 50 percent for...
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261StartupsKaCyber has digitized travel tickets and eased bookkeeping in the Transport sector
Public transport operators in Uganda struggle to balance books because of the disorganization in this sector. There is no clear monitoring of...
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653StartupsJUMO World Uganda has disbursed over 20m loans in 5 years
In March 2020, Uganda was placed under a total lockdown following the outbreak of the deadly Covid-19. Only essential workers such as...
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302StartupsEcholink’s SaccoMate is easing Islamic Banking for institutions
The global migration from paper-work to digital systems over the past two decades has received both support and resistance almost in equal...
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274StartupsTraders rave in market access through Merchandise Uganda
Market access is one of the biggest challenges for businesses in Uganda, especially in the informal sector. Many highly depend on word-of-mouth...
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288StartupsBelle Beauty is delivering convenience in the Beauty Service Sector
After a long day’s work recently, Fetaru Charity Flavia was late for a surprise birthday party for her friend. To make matters...
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312StartupsKawu is easing pocket money custody at schools
On top of her job as a secretary at Buddo SS, Mary Caroline Nambogga is charged with the custodianship of pocket money...
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796TechTECNO Delivers its Promise of “Don’t Stop Creating” for Africa Through Launching “Magic Skin”
Innovative tech brand TECNO has just released a new brand video titled ‘Don’t Stop Creating: Magic Skin for a Better Design’. The...
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468TelecomTECNO, Airtel Uganda partner to launch the Phantom X2
TECNO’s premium sub-brand, PHANTOM, today launched its new flagship smartphone PHANTOM X2 Series. It is the world’s first smartphone to feature a ...
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906TechCHIL Food Center sets plan for Automated Warehousing
CHIL Food Center, a B2B FinTech platform and a subsidiary of the CHIL GROUP has announced its 2027 innovation framework. This framework...
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558Digital2022 Digital Impact Awards Africa: Full list of winners
MTN Uganda and MTN MoMo were the biggest winners at the 2022 Digital Impact Awards Africa, with the two sister companies bagging...
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538StartupsAdagChil is making access to inputs for African farmers easier
One of the biggest barriers to agricultural technology adoption in sub-Saharan Africa is the limited access to agricultural inputs – coupled with...
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517TechAfrican ports could be strengthened by adoption of smart tech
With 38 of its 54 states being coastal or island states, it is no surprise that Africa is home to over 100...
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481StartupsWomen in FinTech Hackathon 2022 participants celebrated
After an intense and knowledge-packed week, the 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon, culminated in the Women in FinTech Summit on 16th September....
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699StartupsWiNFUND Africa launched to invest in women techpreneurs
All over the globe, it is well known that women are responsible for the majority share of all the healthcare provided. Beyond...
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614TechEquipping Women with skills & right tools to transform Society
Day Two of the 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon concluded with Teams completing their Solution and Prototype designs. According to Boston Technology,...
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531TechWomen in FinTech Hackathon participants eager to innovate
With the 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon underway, participants are thrilled and full of hope that they will at the end of...
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551Startups20 Teams Shortlisted for 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon
Following the completion of both entry submission and review process, Hipipo has unveiled the 20 teams that are going to take part...
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588StartupsHiPipo’s 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon expands to East Africa
When you empower one woman, you have in fact supported an entire family. This is no longer an optimistic opinion but a...
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747TechComputer Store Uganda: Providing IT Solutions for Ugandans
In this new age and era, every individual and business globally needs Technology to grow and diversify its operations. And with the...
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609StartupsPayTota: championing IVR technology for digital payments
The world is slowly migrating into a cash-lite and eventually a cashless global economy where all transactions are done without the exchange...
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576StartupsOver a million people benefit from FutureLink Technologies
FutureLink Technologies is a community-driven marketplace for affordable financial services. It is licensed by the Bank of Uganda as a digital national...
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747Tech5G Connectivity: Secure Resilient Networks key to the future
By Lizhi There’s no doubt that 5G is a reality and this is just the beginning. To-date, over 170 countries have put...
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621StartupsKanzu Code is helping Investment Clubs manage Funds better
One of the main reasons for the early collapse of villages Saccos and Investment groups is poor bookkeeping. Hell breaks loose whenever...
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776StartupsSafeBoda’s transition into a Super Transport and FinTech APP
The word ‘SafeBoda’ is now a household name for the majority of Ugandans who especially use Boda Bodas – motorcycles for movement...
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613StartupsFlutterwave is creating endless possibilities for businesses
In 2021, Flutterwave received worldwide recognition for becoming an African FinTech Unicorn. By definition, a unicorn company is a startup with a...
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816TelecomAirtel Micro Merchant is empowering Informal Businesses
Many Ugandan traders in the informal sector have been shut out of digital and financial inclusion drives because of their lack of...
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690StartupsSup Money enables access to credit through WhatsApp
Renowned marketing and business expert, Steven Jeffes once said that “innovation is the unrelenting drive to break the status quo and develop...