Posts By SautiTech Editor
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996TechCabinet approves Shs400bn for more CCTV cameras, face recognition software
By George Aine Cabinet has approved a government proposal to borrow $104,022,277 (about 400b) from Standard Chartered Bank to install more CCTV...
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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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2.0KStartupsKAINO Africa eyes streamlining education as it unveils cutting-edge products
“The conventional way has never changed the world,” Alfred Opio, the chief executive officer of KAINO Africa, said Tuesday morning as the...
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1.5KDigitalYouTube’s time tracking feature: What you need to know
After numerous years of monitoring your usage stats, YouTube has decided to give some of this information back to users. YouTube has...
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989TechHow to tell you are addicted to your phone
Too much time on your phone can lead to an imbalance in your brain chemistry and has been linked to depression, anxiety,...
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1.5KStartupsAnother European ride-hailing company to launch in Uganda
Taxido, a ride-hailing service based in Camberwell in the United Kingdom is looking for motorcycle riders and drivers as it prepares to...
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1.1KStartupsWar on ride-hailing companies; Boda 2010 involvement, and godfathers
Motorcycle taxi hailing companies are facing resistance in Uganda. In the past few weeks, there have been separate reports of SafeBoda and...
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1.1KTechGovt starts video-conferencing lessons in rural schools
The government has announced that it has started a pilot programme where it is video-conferencing lessons in schools in rural areas. According...
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1.0KTechKirumira murder: Museveni insists on eRegistration of boda bodas
President Yoweri Museveni reiterated his firm belief in employing technology to crack the current shootings of high profile figures in the country...
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988StartupsOnline store Kasha eyes more markets as it rolls out second East African unit
An online store based in Rwanda called Kasha has launched its second branch in Kenya. Kasha’s platform helps women shop beauty and...
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1.1KStartupsStudent, racked by her aunt’s sickness, develops diabetes app
By George Aine Students of Mentor Secondary School in Lira Municipality have designed a mobile application that helps in testing Diabetes. The...
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1.0KDigitalHow Rwanda became the first African country with an electronic procurement system
By The New Times In an effort to reduce corruption, improve transparency and efficiency, and minimize potential collusion among bidders, several countries...
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1.2KTechBad habits that are destroying your device
Having a device last more than a year with the same user is very rare these days. One of the major reasons...
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1.7KStartupsExclusive: Boda boda riders to launch campaign against ride-hailing companies
An association of motorcycle taxi riders in Kampala called Boda Boda Industry Uganda (BIU) is rolling out a drive against their counterparts...
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1.2KStartupsIGP Ochola orders protection of SafeBoda riders amid brutal attacks from regular counterparts
Inspector General of Police Okoth Ochola has directed police commanders operating in areas where SafeBoda riders do business to ensure that they...
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1.0KTechThe easiest ways to recover deleted files in Windows
There are times when you mistakenly delete a file on your PC, and you are stuck on how to retrieve that particular...
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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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1.1KDigitalGovt urged to adopt biometric verification to rid its payroll of ghost staff
By George Aine In 2012, the government lost about Shs100 billion to 25,000 suspected ghost employees planted on the government payroll by...
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1.2KTech
Govt moves to strengthen cybersecurity as Uganda loses billions to criminals
National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U) has organized a cyber-defense workshop alongside NRD Cyber Security, a European company focusing on discussing...
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1.7KTelecomJulianne 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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1.2KDigitalHere’s a list of devices that might be spying on you in your own house
The new digital age has allowed more and more devices we use to be connected to the internet, carry cameras and audio...
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2.1KStartupsHow Ugandan startups could be failing themselves
In 2015, one of the most fascinating reports in the recent past was released, naming Uganda the world’s most entrepreneurial country. Since...
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1.6KTechGoogle unveils new search engine for locating datasets online
Scientists, data journalists, data geeks, and any other data users will now easily discover datasets online thanks to the “Dataset Search” tool...
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1.7KStartupsKevin Lubega, Nabimanya named among 100 most influential young Africans
Ugandan techpreneur Kevin Lubega and Humphrey Nabimanya, a social entrepreneur were recently listed among the 100 most influential young Africans. The list...
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1.1KDigitalHow to make money online through YouTube
By Anna Johansson/Entrepreneur The convenience and far reach of the internet have given millions of people the ability to make a living...
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1.2KStartupsUgandan startups to compete for Luxembourg fintech Bootcamp
Ugandan startups are among the budding companies that are allowed to apply for the CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa, a program of Fintech startup...
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1.3KTelecomGolix Uganda, RightMesh to improve internet connectivity with tokenized networks
Internet access in most countries remains significantly low, with affordability being mentioned as one of the largest barriers to digital inclusion, according...
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1.0KStartupsStartups to face off in AppsAfrica innovation showdown
Submission of applications to participate in The AppsAfrica awards, a project that is climaxed with a ceremony to showcase the most exciting...
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1.0KStartupsWhy Africa’s youth should be encouraged to launch tech startups
By Tom Jackson /Disrupt Africa Entrepreneurs and small businesses have long been regarded as the engines that power the global economy, but the thing...
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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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1.0KTechHere’s what to look out for in the next Windows 10 October update
Microsoft recently announced in a blog post that the next update which will be called the “Windows 10 October 2018 update” will...
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1.0KTechTips on how to speed up your slow smartphone
Most smartphone users notice their smartphone speeds reduce over time. The speed your device had when you started using it tends to...
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986TechHow to enjoy a rewarding IT career
By TechMoran Technologies are becoming the backbone of businesses of all sizes across the world. As a result, there are a growing...
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1.5KStartupsSafeBoda fires rider who grossly abused customer
A rider who has been working with the ride-hailing company, SafeBoda, and only identified as Kazibwe has been sacked from the company...
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1.1KStartupsGovt to startups: You should innovate for us to get our support
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Vincent Bagiire Waiswa has urged Ugandan innovators to develop systems that...
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1.6KStartupsBitature: How to convince someone to give you a million-dollar loan
For most startups to develop, they have to borrow money to support their growth requirements. But not every startup has a chance...
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1.5KTelecomWhy 5G is so very different to previous technologies
Fifth-generation mobile networks will have the same high-level architecture as previous cellular networks, but the intricate details are very different. In very...
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1.3KDigitalKampala police arrest two in multimillion cryptocurrency scam
Police in Katwe, a Kampala suburb have arrested two people, who were working with a multi-level marketing company Adsan Enterprises for allegedly...
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2.0KTelecomUse of VPNs in Uganda to increase as some telcos block porn sites
On July 6, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Godfrey Mutabazi issued a statement directing all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to...
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1.3KTelecomWhy the 5G rush in Africa is an insincere telco gimmick
By Techpoint.africa In your wildest dreams, have you ever imagined downloading HD movies in seconds? Well, theoretically it is possible with 5G....
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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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1.3KStartupsSafeBoda refunds customers after fixing ‘overcharge bug’
In the past few weeks, SafeBoda has encountered some technical glitches, and one of such malfunctions has been where a customer would...
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5.9KDigitalA step-by-step guide on how to pay OTT tax in Uganda
Telecom companies in Uganda were tasked by the government to restrict access to social media platforms following the implementation of a new...
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2.5KTechWorld’s first laptop with two screens launched
By CNBC Lenovo launched the world’s first laptop with two screens Thursday as it looked to continue the momentum from a recent...
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2.0KStartupsSafeBoda ends promotion; customers react; what other apps are offering
SafeBoda posted their banner on Twitter on Thursday, with a message reflecting how they’ve grown over the last four years, with now...
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1.2KStartupsEcobank announces winners of Shs83m fintech challenge
Ecobank has announced the three winners for the 2nd edition of the annual Ecobank Fintech Challenge, a competition for Africa-focused technology start-ups....
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985StartupsGichuru visits Uganda as search for partners in Jack Ma’s multimillion programme begins
An innovation hub in Kenya named Nailab has already begun the process of identifying and selecting hubs and other partners from Africa...
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1.4KStartupsUganda to host Africa’s first-ever Sustech challenge
An innovation competition organized by three Belgium-based organizations — Ondernemers voor Ondernemers (OVO), Vlaams Instituut voor Technologisch Onderzoek (VITO) and Thomas More...
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1.0KDigitalHow Google search results work
By CNBC Political leanings don’t factor into Google’s search algorithm. But the authoritativeness of page links that the algorithm spits out and...
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1.8KStartupsNew boda boda hailing app wants to dominate sector with futuristic planning
A new motorcycle taxi-hailing app has been rolled out in Kenya, bringing with it some novel strategies it hopes to exploit to...
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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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1.3KStartupsUganda’s Khainza Energy wins Shs18.8m innovation prize
A Uganda start-up named Khainza Energy is among the 2018 winners of SEED Low Carbon Awards, joining other four eco-inclusive enterprises from...
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1.1KStartupsHow African countries are applying blockchain to transform service delivery
This is part two of our series on The African Blockchain Report 2018 that was recently released by Liquid Telecom. In part...
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1.8KTechTecno phones dominate Uganda’s mobile handset imports
By George Aine Chinese phone manufacturer Tecno exported more phones in Uganda in the first half of 2018 than any other company,...
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1.2KDigitalPerspective: Why biometrics will streamline eBanking and cyber-security
By Dr. Jaya Shukla Over the past three decades after globalization and financial sector liberalization banking industry has grown rapidly with financial...
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1.6KTechThe Dos and Don’ts of using free public Wi-Fi
Numerous areas in and around Kampala provide public Wi-Fi. Such areas include hotels, clubs, schools, banks, etc. There are two different types...
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1.6KTechHere’s why your next budget smartphone should be an Android Go device
Smartphone manufacturers are reaping big in terms of better sales brought in by budget-friendly devices. This is because budget-friendly smartphones today flaunt...
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1.4KTech5 questions frequently asked about blockchain answered
Blockchain is among the emerging technologies that have aroused public curiosity and interest because of its reported ability to solve trust issues...
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1.3KTechGovt set to roll out new technology to track HIV infection rates
Minister of Health Dr. Jane Achieng has revealed that Uganda is in the final stages to unveil new technology that will enhance...
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1.1KDigitalKey challenges as Rwanda embraces electronic certification
For quite a while now, the Rwandan government has been implementing a program called ‘Zero-Trip, Zero-Paper” whose aim is to see citizens...
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2.7KStartupsNataliey Bitature: How to stay on top of your game as an entrepreneur
Everyone has their strategies for success. Some people may share more than one trait that they employ to succeed, but you can...
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1.6KStartupsUganda’s EzyAgric qualifies for Google’s accelerator programme
A Ugandan agritech start-up named EzyAgric is among the eleven finalists out of more than 250 companies from 11 African countries that...
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1.3KStartupsNotable quotes by Museveni, Ruto to entrepreneurs at Young Achievers Awards
On an evening of August 18, hundreds flocked the Young Achievers’ Awards ceremony, where people who have done special things in different...
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1.9KDigitalGovernment launches electronic payment system
By George Aine The Ministry of Finance has launched the National Electronic Payment Gateway system through which users will pay for all...
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1.0KTechHow to recover your forgotten Wi-Fi password in Windows 10
Wi-Fi routers come with predefined user information such as Wi-Fi keys that are quite difficult to cram. Each time a user wishes...
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1.0KTelecomHigh taxes on mobile phones, data services crippling digital inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa – survey
By George Aine High cost of mobile services and devices in Sub-Saharan Africa due to high taxes is hurting the uptake of...
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941TelecomVodacom launches Africa’s first commercial 5G service
Vodacom Group announced that it has created Africa’s first standards-based, commercial 5G service in Lesotho using 3.5GHz spectrum to initially deliver Fixed-Wireless...
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1.4KStartupsAgritech startups urged to localize technology for farmers
Innovators in Uganda targeting agribusinesses have been advised to develop simple technologies that can easily be embraced by farmers in rural settings....
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1.0KStartupsWhy gender balance in the workplace is good for business
By Oreoluwa Runsewe/VenturesAfrica The imminent departure of PepsiCo CEO, Indra Nooyi has again brought to the fore the need for increased opportunities...
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924TechMakerere partners with international bodies to boost agribusiness innovations
Makerere University’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) held a dialogue with partners under the ACCELERATE Initiative. The theme of the...
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1.5KDigital‘Battle’ for creativity: The graphics used on Eid al-Adha
As Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha on Tuesday, several companies and organizations, through social media, sent out their wishes using graphics. Below we...
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943DigitalInstagram will now insert ‘Recommended Posts’ in your feed
Instagram has been testing its ‘Recommended Posts’ feature within your feed for some time now. TechCrunch had reported back in December that...
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973DigitalUganda to host East Africa Cyber Defence Conference
By George Aine About 150 cybersecurity experts will on 6th September 2018 converge in Kampala for the East Africa Cyber Defence conference...
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1.0KTechUgandan scientists stand up for GMOs amid public worries
As a significant section of the public continues to demand that parliament withdraws or amends some controversial parts of the National Biotechnology...
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858TechInside plan to introduce artificial intelligence in Africa
By George Aine To many, artificial intelligence (AI), a form of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work...
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938StartupsNigerian start-up develops bot that can predict football games
Technology start-ups are gradually developing software solutions which people, companies, and organizations are leveraging on to improve service delivery. One of such...
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2.4KDigitalCryptocurrency dealers in Uganda call for calm amid declining bitcoin prices
Cryptocurrency dealers in Uganda have called for calm amid the declining prices of bitcoin worldwide. The price of a bitcoin is currently...
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1.6KTech12 tips to prevent your phone from overheating
Smartphones generate heat because of the tasks their components perform. The amount of heat generated is largely proportional to the amount of...
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1.2KTelecomISO boss Kaka sued over raid on MTN data centre
By George Aine The Director General of Internal Security Organisation (ISO), Col Frank Kaka Bagyenda, and the Attorney General (AG) have been...
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986TechGlobal garment firm introduces latest software for textile manufacturers in Kenya
By George Aine Global garment factory ThreadSol has announced plans to introduce a range of innovative software solutions for the apparel manufacturers...
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2.1KTechApple set to release a new low-cost laptop this year
Apple reported the fewest MacBook sales since 2010 during the last quarter. Apple Inc. is now set to release a new low-cost...
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1.2KStartupsRwanda, Uganda becoming key tech investment destinations in Africa – report
By George Aine A new report indicates that East Africa is increasingly becoming an investment destination for many Western ICT companies seeking...
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1.4KDigitalKenya elections agency to adopt blockchain for vote transparency
By Bloomberg Kenya’s electoral agency intends to use blockchain technology to offer real-time results, as part of reform efforts to enhance the...
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1.6KTelecomAirtel Uganda registers profits in 2017 as Kenya, Tanzania units struggle
By George Aine Bharti Airtel has released its 2017 annual report, indicating significant profits for its Ugandan unit, Airtel Uganda, while the...
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1.3KStartupsBeyond a dream: Qwicart steadily working out Uganda’s online shopping revolution
Necessity is the mother of invention’ is among the first proverbs we’re introduced to in our elementary stages of education. The rationale...
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1.1KStartupsInside Uber’s plans to dominate East African market
By George Aine Global transportation network company Uber has announced plans to introduce more affordable, flexible vehicles in East African countries in...
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1.2KTechGmail’s feature that allows you to recall emails now available for Android
Google is finally rolling out its “Undo Send” feature to its official mobile version. This mobile version “Gmail for Android” is available...
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2.2KStartupsExclusive: Uganda’s Xente is expanding to 3 African countries in the coming weeks
Xente, a Ugandan grown online service provider, and payment gateway is in the process of establishing itself in other African markets, Lyn...
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1.2KTechThis week: Where to hang out for tech in Kampala
Good afternoon. This is an update of the events that will be taking place in Kampala this week. Kampala Innovation Week This...
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1.3KTechKampala ICT workshop to deepen creativity in Ugandan teachers
Kololo Senior Secondary is set to host an ICT workshop, which, according to organizers, is aimed at equipping teachers with knowledge on...
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1.2KStartupsAfDB eyes enriching young entrepreneurs as $15bn fund is unveiled
The African Development Bank has announced that in the next 10 years it will “galvanize over $1.5 billion annually in the next...
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1.1KStartups3 Ugandan startups win Mastercard seed funding deal
Three Ugandan start-ups are among the fifteen teams whose projects will benefit from the 2018 Resolution Social Venture Challenge, an initiative that is...
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1.3KDigitalHow to prevent your WhatsApp data from getting deleted in November
A new partnership between Google and WhatsApp will give users with Google Drive accounts access to more space to back up their...
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1.4KStartupsRwandan youth launches drones that deliver blood to hospitals
In Rwanda, a 27-year-old innovator named Abdoul Salam Nizeyimana is trying to transform the healthcare system of his country with his autonomous...
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2.0KStartupsComplete list: Winners at the 2018 Young Achievers Awards
It was a glamorous and merrymaking Saturday evening as hundreds gathered at the Kampala Serena Hotel to witness the rewarding of people...
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1.3KStartupsJava House signs expansion deal with China’s Green Chain
By VenturesAfrica Kenyan coffee shop franchise, Java House Africa has signed a deal with a Chinese online retail company, Green Chain, which...
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1.3KStartupsHow Alibaba’s Alipay could eclipse African FinTechs
The world is growing towards a cashless economy all thanks to the continuous innovations in the financial technology sector. Outside Africa in...
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1.4KDigitalWhatsApp backups will no longer count on your Google Drive storage
WhatsApp currently has over 1.5 billion daily active users, sending 60 billion messages each day, according to statista.com. The “60 billion messages”...
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4.2KTechPhone secret codes that unlock hidden features
Developers create backdoors for every system they create. A back door is an alternative route to settings or any configurations that are...
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7.2KTelecomHow to buy airtime for any network via USSD code from another mobile money service
Telecoms in Uganda haven’t yet added an option that allows users to buy airtime for any network. All networks only allow users...
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3.4KTechYou ‘can’t survive without intellectual property’, Ugandan innovators cautioned
The National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) alongside the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) held a workshop on Intellectual Property (IP) rights....
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2.3KTelecomMTN ‘has no plans’ of selling its stake in Jumia
Africa’s biggest mobile operator MTN Group Ltd. has dismissed reports that it was planning to sell its stake in Africa’s biggest online...