Posts By SautiTech Editor
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1.4KDigital1 in 2 visible Ugandan women experienced online violence
Although the growth of internet users has brought about social and economic benefits on a global scale, significant harms such as online...
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1.5KTechList of insecure VPNs you might be using
Just as they say, free things are never free! Equally, some VPNs may be free, but you could pay a price by...
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1.1KTechTecno Camon 16 Premier: Specs, Price, and Availability in Kenya
It has not been long since the Tecno Camon 15 was released, at least not more than 3 months ago. And we...
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1.4KTelecomHow to pay for Jumia purchases using Airtel Money Pay
For a while, Airtel Uganda customers have found it a burden making payments for their Jumia purchases. This has been the case...
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1.8KTelecomChoosing between shared, dedicated, and managed internet
Regardless of the size of your business enterprise, an internet connection is a key requirement to reaching your clients efficiently. There’s a...
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1.6KTechTecno Spark Go 2020: Specs, Price, and Availability in Uganda
Mid this year, Tecno released the Spark 5 – the fifth iteration of its Spark series of smartphones. Spark smartphones are the...
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1.3KDigitalIndia bans 118 more apps including ‘PUBG Mobile’
With the tensions between China and India escalating, the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has banned another 118 apps with...
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1.8KTechList of the newly named SuperSport channels
Effective September 1st 2020, SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv should be able to enjoy special dedicated channels for leagues and sports,...
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1.2KTechHuawei donates network equipment to Makerere University
Huawei Technologies, on 28th August, donated ICT study equipment to Makerere University College of Computing and Information Science. This equipment is to...
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1.1KDigitalYou can now create, join and manage Rooms in Messenger
In late April this year, Facebook launched the Messenger Rooms to allow users to conference with other people at a time. The...
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1.1KStartupsList of the 2020 Africa’s Business Heroes top 20 finalists
The Africa Business Heroes competition has announced the top 20 finalists for its 2020 prize. It is from these that they will...
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1.2KTelecomLiquid Telecom launches its Azure Stack Hub in Kenya
Liquid Telecom has announced the deployment of its Azure Stack Hub in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. The availability of the hub within Kenyan...
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1.3KStartupsSoO Listings App: Local businesses right at your fingertips
The world today dictates that everything ought to be online, or else you might miss out on potential clients. One innovation that...
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1.0KTelecomAirtel Uganda, Comviva awarded for Digital Wallet Innovation
Airtel Uganda, alongside Comviva, has won the 2020 Digital Wallet Innovation Award under the ‘Market Adoption’ category. This was at the second...
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1.1KStartupsThe 2020 Kampala Innovation Week is going virtual
Kampala Innovation Week (KIW) 2020, the fourth in the event series, will be held virtually for the first time. This has been...
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1.0KStartupsThese are the 2020 Ecobank FinTech Challenge winners
Ecobank Group has announced the winners of its 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge following a virtual event streamed live from Accra, Ghana. Nokwary...
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1.1KTechHuawei Uganda unveils the Sky Seeds for the Future program
Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, has announced the 2020 edition Seeds for the Future Program known as the “Sky Seeds...
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1.1KTelecomYou can now receive MoneyGram transfers on your Airtel SIM
MoneyGram International, a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, recently announced a new partnership with Airtel Africa PLC, a...
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1.3KTechDStv unveils new Explora PVR decoder and streaming device
The parent company to DStv, MultiChoice Group, has unveiled two new devices to be launched soon! A new version of its Explora personal...
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1.2KDigitalHow to maximize your revenue from YouTube videos
We all, at one point, watch videos off YouTube – in search for content, music, news, name it. But as we watch...
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1.1KStartupsNALA is turning into a personal finance management tool
For a while now, making transactions has been an easy job for anyone that has the NALA app installed on their smartphone....
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2.0KTelecomAirtel Uganda gifting customers free data. Here’s how to win!
Airtel Uganda has launched a rewards program that will see its customers earn free data bundles upon referring their family and friends...
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3.0KDigitalHow to create a custom avatar on Facebook
Avatars are one of the unique ways to spice up your personality and expressions in social interactions. We’ve seen Bitmojis and Memojis,...
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1.8KStartupsRegistration for Women in FinTech Hackathon kicks-off
As part of its on-going Financial Inclusion efforts in Uganda and across Africa, HiPipo has unveiled the Women in FinTech hackathon and...
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1.3KDigitalTelegram marks 7 years with launch of video calls
2020 is proving to be the year in which apps give video calls the chance they deserve. So many apps have taken...
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1.5KTechHow the Absa contactless payment card works
Absa Bank Uganda recently unveiled the contactless tap functionality on its vertical Visa debit cards and POS machines. This gives customers the ability...
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1.3KTelecomCassava Fintech, Liquid Telecom launch Sasai Wi-Fi Finder
Cassava Fintech International (CFI) and the Liquid Telecom Group (LTG) have announced the launch of Sasai Wi-Fi Finder, a potential game-changer in...
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1.4KTechInfinix Smart 5: Specs, Price, and Availability in Uganda
Infinix has added another device to its entry-level Smart series. The new Infinix Smart 5 adds to the already released smartphones in...
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1.4KDigitalNovoFX app review: Making swift cross-border money transfer
The constant advancement in technology world over is making boundaries invisible to the day. Residing in varying time zones is not a...
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1.8KTelecomLiquid Telecom: Setting Uganda free from the GB Bundle Economy
Having an Internet connection has strategically become one of the basic needs in our daily lives. It not only assists in ensuring...
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1.6KStartups2Gule: The ultimate place to shop online and ship to Uganda
Have you tried to shop online from sites abroad such as Amazon, Fashion Nova, or even eBay for your favourite products but decided against...
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1.1KStartupsNokia phone maker, HMD Global, secures $230mn in Series A2 round
The maker of Nokia phones, HMD Global, has secured $230 million in the first of its Series A2 funding round. The sum...
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1.4KDigitalHow to choose who can reply to your tweets
The openness on Twitter lets everyone, including people you don’t follow or who don’t follow you, to reply or have their opinion...
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956DigitalSocial media ‘rumours’ could get you imprisoned in Tanzania
If you thought social media liberated your freedom of speech, do not reside in Tanzania. The state is now labelling it illegal...
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933TechHow to protect your devices against ransomware attacks
Sometimes, having software installed on your PC might appear cheap and of minimal cost, but the eventuality of this might result in...
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1.1KTechHow to easily change your PC’s IP address
In case the term is new to you, an IP is a unique address that identifies a device on the Internet or a local...
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1.1KTechTecno Mobile rewarding Ugandans in 12th Anniversary celebrations
This August, Tecno Mobile is celebrating its 12th anniversary in Uganda. Having started as a feature phone manufacturer and distributor back in...
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1.3KTelecomAirtel Uganda unveils online shop for easy access to devices
Airtel Uganda has unveiled an online shop on its website that will enable customers conveniently, quickly and safely order for devices. The platform...
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1.1KStartups
List of the 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge Finalists
Ecobank Group has announced the finalists from the 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The challenge, in its third edition, is designed to deepen...
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1.1KTelecomWhy the Telkom-Airtel Kenya merger collapsed
Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya have dropped their plans to merge due to frustrations faced by the two in the process. The...
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1.7KDigitalHow to access your Gmail account via Telegram
The advancement in technology not only allows us to do much more with less resources, but also gives room for integration of...
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1.8KTechGalaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus: Specifications and Price
Among the new gadgets that Samsung launched at its Unpacked 2020 event is the Galaxy Tab S7. According to the company, the...
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1.4KTechSamsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra Specifications
At its Unpacked 2020 event, Samsung has officially launched its Note 20 line up, the latest handset in the Note smartphone series...
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1.3KTelecomMTN Group reportedly selling its stake in Jumia
According to reliable sources, MTN Group is planning to sell part or all of its US$243-million stake in Jumia Technologies. This is as...
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1.0KDigitalWhatsApp starts rolling out the ‘Search the web’ feature
In this time when everyone is at home and a lot on their device, it is hard to contain the spread of...
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1.4KTechAbsa Bank Uganda now offers contactless functionality on Visa debit cards
Absa Bank Uganda recently unveiled the contactless tap functionality on its vertical Visa debit cards and POS machines. Following the launch of the...
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1.1KTechHuawei’s ICT Academy: A Fertile Soil for ICT Talent Cultivation
In May 2019, Huawei ignited an Information Communications Technology (ICT) Academy in Uganda to Improve the number and quality of IT professions...
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1.2KTechArtificial intelligence and dating: how AI affects your choice of partner
The world of online dating has transformed romance in many ways. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to make a serious impact...
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1.2KTechHipods H2: Tecno’s first true wireless earbuds
One of the most interesting innovations in the smartphone industry are the wireless earbuds. Smartphone manufacturers are adopting this trend to let...
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1.2KTelecomYou can now pay at Game Stores using Airtel Money Pay
Airtel Uganda has launched a partnership with Game Stores that will see Airtel Money subscribers pay for their purchases using Airtel Money...
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1.0KDigitalHow to enable App Lock on Facebook Messenger
The biggest concern that social media users always have is how much control they have over their personal information and private chats....
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1.0KTech5 Tips to ensuring your phone battery lasts longer
Gone are the days when you could have a spare battery for your phone. So that when the one in misbehaves or...
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1.0KDigitalHow to share your screen in Facebook Messenger
Since the coronavirus kept us all home and mostly online, Facebook has been busy upgrading its Messenger’s capabilities. One key feature that...
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1.5KTechWhat is Bolt Go, the company’s low cost service?
Ride-hailing platform Bolt this week launched a new low-cost service called Bolt Go in South Africa. Through this, the company aims to...
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1.8KTechGoogle Play Pass: Everything you need to know about it
Majority of Android users access the apps they use off the Google Play Store, given the freedom it comes with and the...
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1.2KStartupsJobberman, Mastercard to place 3 million Nigerians in employment by 2025
Jobberman, the single largest online job placement and training website in sub-Saharan Africa, has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to tackle unemployment...
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1.9KTechitel P36 Full review
The itel P36 is an impressive phone coming with new attractive features you’d definitely not expect of it. At UGX 310,000, one...
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1.5KTechHow to turn on dark mode in Microsoft Office on your PC
If you are inseparable with your PC, you could as well be a good friend to Microsoft Office apps such as Word,...
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1.7KTechitel P36 unboxing and first impressions
The itel P36 is the company’s brand new budget smartphone, and we’ve got the opportunity to hold and spend some time with...
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1.1KDigitalThe Morning After: Is Twitter safe to use?
Yesterday, hackers had their day – yet again! A number of high-profile Twitter accounts were simultaneously targeted and hacked in what happened...
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1.1KStartupsFileTax is helping businesses file taxes with ease
While some people and businesses in Uganda would be willing to pay taxes, the cumbersome procedures make it difficult for many to...
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1.1KStartupsYapheh: Offering salon services at a click of a button
If there is anything that the corona virus crisis has taught business people in Uganda and world over, it is the power...
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1.1KStartupsTrade-Lance: Using tech to leave a lasting mark in lives
While the COVID-19 crisis has taught people the importance of digital technologies in all aspects of life, its importance has been greatly...
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967TelecomBuilding the 5G future on an LTE foundation
The latest report from GSA shows, by the end of May 2020, 386 operators globally had announced they were investing in 5G,...
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1.2KTechItel Mobile launches the itel P36 and P36 PRO LTE
itel Mobile, Africa’s leading consumer-centric smartphone brand, has introduced cutting edge additions to its flagship power series; itel P36 and P36 Pro...
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1.1KTechHow to download and install iOS 14 public beta
You can install an early version of the iOS 14 software that runs on your phone and offer feedback to help improve...
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1.4KTechitel P36: Specs, Price, and Availability in Uganda
The itel P36, itel’s latest product from the power series has been unveiled in Uganda, coming in succession after the P33.
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1.2KTechHow to turn on Dark Mode on your Windows 10 PC
If you have not yet tried it out, and are eager to, here is how to turn on the dark mode on...
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2.6KTelecomMTN WakaNet vs Airtel Broadband: Which is better?
We take a look at two products offered on the market today - the MTN Wakanet and Airtel Broadband.
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2.4KStartupsJumia Uganda appoints Julian Byamugisha as new Logistics Country Manager
Jumia Uganda has announced Julian Byamugisha as their new Jumia Services Country Manager. Jumia Services aggregates a network of self-managed and third-party...
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1.8KTelecom4G networks support communities through Covid-19 pandemic
Much of the current hype in the telecommunications space focuses on the roll-out of 5G technology, the new mobile networks that will...
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1.4KStartupsHamwe East Africa: Digitizing agriculture
Digital agriculture is increasingly gaining prominence across the world. It is predicted that by 2021, the digital agriculture market, including value of...
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1.5KStartupsMerchandise Uganda: Linking sellers to buyers
Merchandise Uganda, an e-commerce platform that connects sellers to buyers is increasingly gaining prominence in Uganda, owing to its ability to connect...
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1.3KTech5 Features we love about the Tecno Camon 15
Smartphone holders are always sure of one thing, the device you hold has a better and much more beautiful version in the...
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1.2KStartupsYo Uganda: Demystifying digital wallets in Uganda
Mobile wallets have over the past few years become a buzzword in most countries across the world, including Uganda. However, one name stands...
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931StartupsMwanjala kicks off digital financial inclusion drive in Zambia
Mwanjala Technologies, a Zambian company based in Kitwe Lusaka seeks to connect buyers and sellers with proper delivery lines and digital payment...
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1.1KStartupsMindset Coders: Equipping children with coding skills
There is growing demand in developed nations for schools to teach children coding from an early age. This is because most schools...
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1.2KDigitalHow to get started with Instagram Reels
Instagram recently launched its own short video feature called Reels. The new feature lets users create videos on the app, add creative...
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967StartupsStarTimes Solar lights up rural communities
While previously life for most Ugandans, especially those living in rural areas, would come to near standstill after sunset due to lack...
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1.1KStartupsGES Online School: Education amid Covid-19 pandemic
While the Covid-19 pandemic caught nations unware, paralyzing businesses and service provision in many countries, it also sparked off a wave of...
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1.5KTechTecno Camon 15 Full Review
Tecno has once again raised the bar for what consumers should expect from a mid-range premium smartphone with its new Camon 15...
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1.2KTechHow to set Dark Theme for Google Docs on Android
Google is enhancing its Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android with Dark theme support. The company says the dark theme will ‘intelligently...
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1.1KTechitel unveiling the P36 in Uganda. Here’s what we expect
When was the last time you heard of an itel P-series phone in release? It should have been the P33, released last...
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1.1KStartupsJUMO: Social impact financial products to the unbanked
Reimagining finance in emerging markets by extending financial services to the underserved and the excluded has been JUMO’s goal since inception. This explains...
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1.1KStartupsSwipe2Pay: Helping SMEs transit to e-payments, access loans
The evolution of Financial Technology companies (FinTechs) is increasingly playing a critical role in salvaging informally operated Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs),...
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859StartupsFrontier Alliance: Making diaspora remittances easy & affordable
While Sub-Saharan Africa countries are among the largest recipients of diaspora remittances, the region also suffers with some of the highest transfer...
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1.1KTechTecno Camon 15 First Impressions
The new Tecno Camon 15 series offer an ultimate flagship smartphone experience, with a key focus on the cameras, while keeping the...
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874StartupsLend in a Box: Boosting financial inclusion
With financial exclusion still a big challenge globally, players in the financial technology space are increasingly working towards breaking the barriers by...
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922StartupsMyLib: Bringing primary school revision and learning alive
While education experts in Uganda put the ideal teacher-pupils ratio at one teacher to 53 pupils, most schools have three times the...
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1.1KTelecomISBAT, Airtel to offer students free access to Virtual Learning
ISBAT University has announced a new partnership with Airtel Uganda aimed at providing students with free access to the University’s Hybrid Blended...
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3.7KTech5 ways to earn and save money with the Chipper Cash app
Making transactions and exchanging cash over an app is by far one of the most powerful technological developments to-date. You don’t have...
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4.4KStartupsJumia: Africa’s celebrated e-commerce platform
Jumia, an e-commerce retail and logistics service platform that connects sellers with consumers has been hailed as one of Africa’s greatest success...
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3.0KStartupsFlutterwave: Integrating businesses to ease cross-border payments
A growing number of businesses and buyers in Africa are increasingly embracing e-commerce, thanks to COVID-19 that saw governments enforce restrictions on...
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2.1KTechPerfect your photos with a Selfie Stick Tripod from Odukar
We are past the age when photography is an occupation for a few. No, the advancement in technology now guarantees that you...
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1.9KStartupsPegasus Technologies making a difference in digital payments space
It may still be a nascent industry but Uganda is increasingly making huge leaps in the digital payment technologies space. Huge sums of...
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1.6KDigitalHow to enable dark mode on WhatsApp
The WhatsApp dark mode theme is now available on all WhatsApp platforms including mobile, web and the desktop app. The company has...
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1.4KDigitalWhatsApp adds Animated Stickers, QR codes
WhatsApp has confirmed that it is adding a number of new features that shall be rolling out over the next few weeks....
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1.3KStartupsAndela is now available in all African countries
Andela will now accept software builders from all African countries, in a bid to double its global talent pool and connect an...
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1.4KTechMost downloaded apps and games in 2020 so far
Thanks to COVID-19, a number of us have found much more use in our smartphones and gadgets at home. Because of the...
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1.1KStartupsXente: Facilitating cashless transactions across Africa
While Europe, America and Asia, the main trading partners with Africa are increasingly getting cashless, over 90 per cent of the population...
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1.6KDigitalSpotify Premium Duo: What is it and what do you get?
The interesting aspect about subscribing to streaming services is the allowance for multiple users on one account. This gives you the best...
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1.3KTelecomMTN South Africa launches commercial 5G services
MTN has launched its commercial 5G services in several cities across South Africa. The network, which shall be accessed from 100 sites, makes South...