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CitiBank believes Bitcoin price could hit $318,000 by 2021

One of the most sensitive topics to discuss in day-today business is the Bitcoin price. As the markets are getting a lot...

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SafeBoda pausing Kenya operations effective 27th November

While we thought the effects of COVID-19 were not adverse in regards to the technology industry, the case might be different. As...

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Tecno Camon 16 Premier: Unboxing & First impressions

One key specification that we would all love about a smartphone is always the camera. A phone with a good camera is...

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Apple One: What is it and how do you sign up?

Apple recently launched Apple One, an all-in-one subscription plan that should save you money if you’re fully integrated into the ecosystem. If...

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Nigerian Fintech startup, Kuda, raises $10m seed round

Nigerian fintech startup, Kuda, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round, in its bid to expand further across the African...

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Infinix Note 8: Specs, Price, and Availability in Uganda

Infinix has launched the latest of its smartphones under its Note series – the Infinix Note 8. The launch comes about 5...

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The Infinix Note 8 tipped to launch in Uganda this November

It seems that Infinix will be launching its next release of the Note series soon. The company is all set to launch...

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How to check if your passwords are secure on iOS 14

One of the hardest bit about security features is having to convince users to actually utilize them. At least, Apple has steadily added...

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How to enable the Truecaller Call reason feature

Truecaller is by far widely used for caller-identification, call-blocking, flash-messaging, and call-recording. Almost everyone that uses the app does so to access...

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President Museveni launches Gulu Logistics Hub

H.E. President Yoweri Museveni on 24th October participated in the ground-breaking of two flagship projects; construction of the Gulu Logistics Hub, and...

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Infinix Hot 10 review: Ultimately a Hot device!

It would be safe to say that Infinix has had a wonderful year in the mobile phone business, thanks to the strategic...

Airtel TV bundles are here for you to watch content on the go

To enable subscribers to affordably watch Ugandan live TV channels and other Ugandan content on the go, Airtel Uganda now offers dedicated...

Infinix Hot 10 Unboxing and first impressions

Over the past half decade, the Infinix Hot series have posed a stiff competition when it comes to devices that point at...

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How to pay for Showmax using MTN Mobile Money

MultiChoice Uganda has partnered with MTN Uganda to add the latter’s mobile money payment service as an option for Showmax internet-based TV...

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Submissions for the 2020 Digital Impact Awards Africa start

HiPipo; the organizers of the annual Digital Impact Awards Africa have started receiving entries for the 2020 Digital Impact Awards Africa (#DIAA2020). ...

XClub app review: Connections, gaming and winning

Being part of an online forum comes with so many benefits, individual and social. But when it involves winning and gaming, the...

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Jumia Uganda unveils the 2020 Food Index

In the middle of the ongoing Jumia Food Festival, the company has released the 2020 food index depicting the state of the...

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How to win big in the itel iBuy Shopping Festival

Getting gifts, when you least expect it, comes with a special feeling, and it is the same kind of feeling you get...

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Stripe acquires Paystack for $200m to expand into Africa

US-based payments company Stripe is in the final stages of acquiring Nigerian-based startup Paystack for a deal worth $200 million. Like Stripe,...

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TECNO Camon 16 launched with free data from MTN Uganda

TECNO Mobile Uganda has unveiled the Camon 16 series, the latest addition in the Camon series. The launch of Camon 16 series comes...

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Netflix ends free trials. Here’s why!

There is no doubt that the lockdown, resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, has kept people at home globally. With one of the...

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Huawei donates ICT kit to Kyambogo and Nkozi Universities

Huawei Uganda has fulfilled its pleage and donated ICT study equipment worth $30,000 to Kyambogo and Uganda Martyrs University. This equipment is...

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Uganda to represent Africa at Huawei global ICT competition

Huawei Uganda has awarded three students who represented Uganda in the Huawei ICT global competition Africa stage. These students – Doreen Nalwoga,...

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KIW Awards: A life line for startups in the new normal

As the economy slowly makes its way to some semblance of normalcy, it cannot be denied that the year 2020 has been...

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All you need to know about the itel iBuy Shopping Festival

October is a blessing to smartphone lovers, as this is the month when itel opened its doors to customers. This is in...

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Infinix XClub: A multipurpose forum for users

It is always an amazing thing to be part of a forum that unites users of the same product. The Infinix XClub...

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How to safely send money to Uganda using WorldRemit

With approximately 660,000 Ugandans in the diaspora, the remittance industry has witnessed an increase in money being sent to families and friends...

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How to use the Translate app on iOS 14

The Translate app is an iOS translation service developed by Apple for its iOS devices. Launched along with iOS 14, it functions as...

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Tecno Camon 16 is coming to Uganda. Here’s how to pre-order

For all the Tecno smartphone lovers and Camon series fanatics, you should have noticed the bits and pieces on the new TECNO...

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What do the coloured dots in iOS 14 mean?

A number of apps are programmed to ask you for access to your device’s camera or microphone when you first launch them....

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Difference between Mobile only and Standard plans on Showmax

As a new subscriber, when you sign up for Showmax, you have the option to choose between the mobile and standard versions...

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Google Workspace: The new name of G-Suite

Many of us, in one way or another, have used G-Suite for collaboration using its productivity apps. These, which include Gmail, Docs,...

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Airtel Uganda launches its 2020 Customer Service Week

In continuation of its tradition to recognize and reward customers and staff, Airtel Uganda has launched the 2020 Customer Service Week under...

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MWC Africa 2021 to be hosted in Rwanda

GSMA has announced that it will host MWC Africa in Kigali, Rwanda in 2021. The development comes after MWC 2020 was scrapped...

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Infinix Hot 10: Specifications, Price, and Availability

Infinix Mobile has officially launched the Hot 10, the latest handset in the mid-range smartphone series by the company. These are specifically...

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Google Play Pass launched in 24 new countries.

Google Play Pass is a monthly subscription service that allows you exclusive access to a variety of games and other apps on...

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Sokowatch wins 2020 ‘Visa Everywhere Initiative’

Sokowatch, the innovative East African e-commerce platform, was named as the winner of the recently concluded Visa Everywhere Initiative – Pandemic Challenge...

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How to record your Google Meet video meeting

The times have changed, and you no longer have to meet face to face with colleagues and partners to discuss business. With...

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ZTE Uganda dragged to court over illegal sacking of staff

Telecom firm, ZTE Uganda Limited has been dragged to court by seven of its former employees who are claiming compensation citing illegal...

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Google TV: What to know about the new smart-TV interface

Google, at its fall event, announced a number of new hardware and software products including the Pixel 5 and Google TV. We...

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itel Uganda to gift users this October in iBuy Shopping Festival

itel Mobile has announced plans to give away smartphones, phone accessories and many goodies this month of October in the iBuy Shopping...

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Huawei Uganda concludes the 2020 Seeds for the Future

The State Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Hamson Obua concluded the 2020 Huawei seeds for the future program. On a ceremony...

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How to use the App Library on iOS 14

The new iOS 14 introduces significant changes to your iPhone Home Screen, coming with new widgets and an App Library. In case...

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How to control participants on a Google Meet video call

Video conferencing has been the way to go in 2020 with scores of people pushed to stay at home to contain the...

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How the Disney+ GroupWatch feature works

The lockdown has created a rather huge demand for shared viewing and watch parties. If you are an active Disney subscriber that...

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Africell Angola launching in mid-2021

Africell is set to launch in Angola mid-2021. The telco received its operational license mid this year by the Angolan government. The company...

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How to troubleshoot camera issues in iOS 14

While the majority of users are enjoying the new iOS 14 on their devices, some have had to cope with bugs. One...

What is the new Adobe Liquid Mode and how can you use it?

Adobe recently launched its new Liquid Mode, a primary step in its vision to “fundamentally change the way people consume digital documents.”...

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4G Vida K242: The first 4G KaiOS device in Uganda by Africell

KaiOS Technologies and Africell recently announced that a new KaiOS–enabled smart feature phone, the 4G Vida K242, is now available in Uganda...

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Everything you need to know about PlayStation 5

It’s a gaming season and there’s nothing to stop that – not by any chance! Having seen what Microsoft has to offer...

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How to set Photos app permissions in iOS 14

The new iOS 14 is strict on user privacy and security. One key development that it comes with is the enhancement of...

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How to use picture-in-picture mode to watch video in iOS 14

The new iOS 14 is out and Apple has quite a number of new features available to your iPhone – if you...

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How to do the aesthetic Home Screen in iOS 14

The launch of the new iOS 14 came with the ability, among others, to let you customize your home screen to something...

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How to hide the apps you don’t need in iOS 14

As long as your smartphone has enough space on it, you are likely to have a page or folder with apps you...

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How to set Gmail as your default mail app on iOS 14

iOS 14 is a unique offering for an operating system. The new system finally lets you easily set your own default apps...

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List of the top 20 Anzisha Prize 2020 Finalists

As the Anzisha Prize celebrates 10 years of supporting young entrepreneurs, it has listed the top 20 finalists for the 2020 edition....

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FinTechs urged to tap into Women entrepreneurs

Ugandan Financial Technology (FinTech) companies have been advised to involve more women in the conceptualization, designing and development of Fintech products and...

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KCB launches contactless card payment in Kenya

With the global outbreak of Covid-19 and the necessary containment measures, use of digital payments has accelerated. In a drive to push...

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AS Roma, Chipper Cash partner to drive impact in Africa

AS Roma has announced that Chipper will be the club’s official Money Transfer Platform for Africa. The announcement signals the start of...

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Sasuza Visa: All you need to know about the Visa campaign

Visa recently launched a consumer education campaign, dubbed Sasuza Visa, that aims to eliminate the practice of surcharging, where merchants levy extra...

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A country is paying those that exercise with their Apple Watch

Apple is partnering with the government of Singapore to launch an Apple Watch health initiative that offers cash rewards to users who take part...

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Autochek acquires Cheki Nigeria and Cheki Ghana

Autochek, the automotive technology company recently founded by former Cars45 CEO Etop Ikpe, has announced the acquisition of automotive marketplaces Cheki Nigeria...

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Damali Ssali: Financial Management is as important as Product Development

Damali Ssali; a Ugandan Chartered Accountant, Financial Inclusion Advocate, Business and Trade Development Expert has today urged start-ups to prioritize both proper...

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Maggie Kigozi mentors Women in FinTech Hackathon teams

Prof. Maggie Kigozi; a Ugandan Business Champion, Investment Promotion Expert, Entrepreneur, Farmer, Feminist, Chairperson of the Africa Scout Foundation and Senior Consultant...

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How I lost €4k in a Facebook scam after clicking an ad

This is a story of someone that was scammed after clicking a Facebook ad. The moral of the story is: Don’t click...

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YouTube is rolling out ‘YouTube Shorts’ to take on TikTok

YouTube is rolling out YouTube Shorts, a short-form video feature called to compete with the popular social media platform TikTok. The feature,...

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How to set Chrome as your default browser on iOS 14

The launch of the new iOS 14 brought with it the ability to set non-Apple apps as your defaults. You can easily...

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What is Facebook Watch Together and how does it work?

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen streaming services adopt interesting technology such as the similar co-viewing features. While many users could have expected...

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How to set up and use two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Zoom account

In case you had missed it, Zoom now allows for two-factor authentication (2FA) on its desktop and mobile applications. This support gives...

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Raxio Data Centre introduces Reseller partners ahead of operational launch

Raxio Data Centre has today formally introduced four new reseller partners who will be part of the arsenal that will engage customers...

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The itel i-Service promotion kicks off. Here is how to benefit

itel Mobile in partnership with Carlcare Service Center is running a month-long promo that will see it customers enjoy a number of...

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Women in FinTech Hackathon underway

The first of its kind Women in FinTech Hackathon is currently underway in Kampala with 15 women led and dominated teams taking...

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Huawei ICT competition Sub-Saharan African finals underway

The Sub-Sahara African finals of the Huawei Global ICT Competition, under the theme of “Connection, Glory, Future”, kicked off on 10 September...

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How to access MPESA in Kenya using USSD Code

MPESA is one of the most used mobile money services across Kenya and Africa as a whole. The service has over 25...

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15 Teams shortlisted for Women in FinTech Hackathon

As part of its on-going Financial Inclusion efforts in Uganda and across Africa, HiPipo is implementing the Women in FinTech hackathon and...

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Liquid Telecom unveils its cyber security unit

Liquid Telecom has unveiled its Cyber Security unit to offer end-to-end managed services for digital security solutions. The offering is designed to...

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Hilda Kabushenga appointed new ROAM Africa Jobs MD

Ringier One Africa Media (ROAM Africa) has announced the appointment of Jobberman Nigeria CEO, Hilda Kabushenga Kragha as the new Managing Director...

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Xbox Series X will cost $499. Here are the specifications

Close to seven years since the launch of the original Xbox One, we have a successor. It has been officially confirmed: the Xbox...

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