Posts By SautiTech Editor
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2.8KDigitalBriefing: Allen Ssempa nabs Equity Bank job; how ride-hail firms trick drivers; Andela loses president
Hello, SautiTech reader! It’s been a while since we published a Briefing. We welcome you to the third week of July and...
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1.9KTechTECNO Phantom 9 now in Uganda, see how it beats Phantom 8
TECNO Phantom 9, the latest device in the Phantom series, is now available on the Ugandan market. It is retailing at Shs919,000....
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1.4KStartupsAfrican female techpreneurs called to apply for GreenHouse Lab accelerator
Female African entrepreneurs involved in the technology space can apply to be part of GreenHouse Lab, an acceleration program managed by Nigerian...
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1.5KStartupsSh18.4 billion up for grabs at 2019 VC4A Venture Showcase
African startups that are looking to raise money in the range of $250,000 (Shs923 million) and $5 million (Sh18.4 billion) have been...
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1.8KStartupsYunga moves to boost community policing in Ntinda with digital security system
Just two months after stunning judges at the GIST Tech-I pitch competition, a global innovations contest sponsored by The U.S. State Department,...
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1.5KStartupsApply to win Shs633m with Luxembourg’s Fit 4 Start Programme
Fit 4 Start Programme has been rolled out for the 2019 edition and African startups involved in the technology sector are eligible...
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1.7KDigitalHow the Facebook algorithm works and how to make it work for you
By Hootsuite Since Mark Zuckerberg’s 2018 announcement that the Facebook algorithm will prioritize “meaningful interactions” from friends and family over content from...
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1.3KStartupsInvestors to avoid for your first fundraise
Run for the hills when a potential Angel investor shows these signs. By Saptarshi Nath First-time founders often have to raise small...
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1.7KStartupsUgandan tech startup Cinnamon Clubs makes it to Amazon-sponsored accelerator
Ugandan technology firm Cinnamon Clubs has been announced among 11 startups that will participate in the third cohort of Startupbootcamp (SBC) AfriTech,...
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2.5KTelecomUganda rises in African table of fastest internet speeds
Uganda has been ranked among countries with the fastest internet speed in Africa, with a recent report released by UK analytics firm...
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1.5KStartupsThe art of storytelling and how it applies to your brand narrative
By Andrew Witkin Storytelling has always been one of the most effective ways people communicate and connect with one another. The human...
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1.3KStartupsApply to join 2019 Westerwelle Young Founders Programme
The Westerwelle Young Founders Program has opened applications for African entrepreneurs interested in joining its 2019 Autumn cohort. Westerwelle is a German...
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1.6KDigitalMuseveni launches futuristic National Data Center to boost online Govt services
President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday rolled out the recently upgraded National Data Center in Jinja Town, Jinja district. The first of its...
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1.3KStartupsThe real reasons employees come to work at your startup
By Tiffany Philippou As someone who has spent almost a decade working with startups, I am always amazed at the genuine belief...
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2.2KDigitalJoan Kizza replaces Tina Wamala at Multichoice Uganda
Joan Kizza Semanda is the new Public Relations (PR) and Communications Manager, SoftPower News reported on Wednesday. Kizza replaces Tina Wamala who...
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6.2KTechSpecs and TECNO Phantom 9 price in Uganda
It’s now a year and some eight months since TECNO unveiled TECNO Phantom 8 which has now been succeeded by TECNO Phantom...
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Your idea is worthless. This is what matters
By Fahim Saleh You may have a great idea, but that doesn’t make you a successful entrepreneur. With the idea, you’re about...
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2.8KDigitalMuseveni to unveil Uganda’s first tier 3 data center on Thursday
President Yoweri Museveni will Thursday launch Uganda’s first tier 3 data center, another huge project that technology experts say will have a...
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2.2KStartupsMost funded African startups run by people that studied in top US, UK universities – report
A 2019 report looking at ‘The Rise of the African Tech Scene’ from 2015 to 2018 released by Orange Digital Ventures Africa...
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1.5KStartupsYou can now apply for Global EdTech Startups Awards
African startups that are creating technology solutions to solve problems in the education sector have been called to apply for the Global...
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1.6KTelecomBriefing: Airtel cuts calling rates; new tech eases HIV viral load tests; AppsAfrica Awards nominations
Hello, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Your Monday Briefing. Nominations of AppsAfrica Awards open You can now nominate a startup or apply...
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3.7KTechSee specs and price Infinix NOTE 6 in Uganda
Infinix has released yet another pioneering smartphone in its NOTE series, naming it Infinix NOTE 6 to succeed the NOTE 5, which...
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2.6KDigitalAfrica Blockchain Conference 2019 ends: Here’s a rundown on what transpired
The second edition of the Africa Blockchain Conference drew to a close yesterday, the 4th of July, at the Kampala Serena where...
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2.3KStartups5 tough lessons from quitting my full-time job to start a business
By Matt Sandrini What I would do differently going back… Quitting my full-time job was one of the worst decisions of my...
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1.5KStartupsWhy great leaders let their team feel the pressure
By Dave Bailey If you’ve ever felt like you’re being too easy on your team, here’s how and why you should let...
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1.3KStartupsLies entrepreneurs tell themselves
By Steve Blank When I was in my 20’s I worked at Convergent Technologies, a company that was proud to be known...
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1.7KStartupsTechstars brings Startup Week to Kampala, apply to participate
Techstars, a U.S.-based Accelerator is going to host one of its Startup Week events in Kampala, putting the Ugandan capital on a...
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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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1.9KTechGovt eyes boosting local ICT manpower as Chinese firm gets deal to manufacture phones in Uganda
ENGO Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Chinese tech firm SIMI Group on Thursday broke ground to construct a facility that will host...
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1.7KTechKey takeaways from first day of Africa Blockchain Conference 2019
The 2-day Africa Blockchain Conference kicked off Wednesday morning. Hundreds of people turned up at Kampala Serena Hotel to listen as experts...
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2.2KDigitalBriefing: Gen. Tumwine worried about internet power; SafeBoda reportedly disagrees with investors
Good evening, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the SautiTech Briefing Gen. Tumwine calls for strong cybersecurity policies The 2-day...
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1.7KDigital10 online businesses you can start NOW
By Larry Kim Want to become a solopreneur? There are so many options for hustlers and dreamers that want to forge their...
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1.6KStartupsWhat really kills most startups
By Carl Tashian Recognizing the human reasons your business failed is the only way to prevent it from happening again I’ve noticed...
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1.6KStartupsBriefing: Ruge’s startup collects Shs3.9bn; Ugandan movies nab top U.S. awards and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! It’s the second day in the second half of 2019 and we welcome you to the Tuesday edition...
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1.9KTelecomSouth Sudan gets its first fiber network
Press release — Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom will implement and operate South Sudan’s first fiber broadband network, connecting the country...
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1.5KTechAfrica Blockchain conference kicks off Wednesday: Here are top things to look out for
On Wednesday all roads will lead to the Kampala Serena Hotel as Uganda hosts the 2nd edition of the Africa Blockchain Conference....
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2.6KStartupsBriefing: Tumwebaze says local app BUCXS got Shs100m to battle WhatsApp; Interconnect rates reduced and more
Good evening, SautiTech reader! Welcome to the second half of 2019 and this is the rundown of stories in the startup and...
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4.0KStartupsFull list: How Shs6bn NIISP fund was shared among 60 startups
At the time of closing applications for the second round of NIISP, on January 24, 2019, 665 startups had applied to participate...
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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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2.8KStartupsBriefing: DJ Karo & Rugyendo’s startups get govt grants; Rukutana educates Anite on UTL; Okecho out of MTN Uganda and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Friday edition of the SautiTech where you read about the latest reports in the tech...
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2.5KDigitalKCCA’s Sekajja bags Shs30m as NITA-U awards 16 govt entities for efforts on eServices
Kampala Capital City Authority Head of Information Systems Martin Sekajja on Thursday went home with Shs30 million for heading a department that...
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Why 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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1.5KStartupsApply to win Shs185 million GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize
Technology startups that are innovating for the agriculture sector have been called to apply for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize. A total of...
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1.5KDigital5 symptoms of content strategy failure (and how to get it back on track)
By SocialMediaToday Considering the amount of ads thrust under our noses, is it any wonder that we’re ignoring the majority? Your favorite...
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2.1KTechBriefing: Bemanya fired from UTL; Shs6 billion given to 60 Ugandan startups; Pivot East returns and more
Dear Briefing reader, Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the SautiTech rundown of the top stories in the tech and startup space....
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2.5KStartupsUganda’s Bodawerk showcases its cutting-edge innovations to Gates Foundation CEO
Bodawerk International was on Monday among the Ugandan tech companies that got a chance to show their innovations to Susan Desmond-Hellmann, the Chief...
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1.6KDigitalOrange invests in KaiOS to boost African participation in the digital space
KaiOS Technologies maker of KaiOS, the leading mobile operating system for smart feature phones, confirmed Orange’s participation in a recent Series B...
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1.3KStartupsUrgency could kill your startup
By Alexander Muse Never attempt to create a sense of urgency to invest One of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs raising capital face...
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Briefing: Airtel-MTN mobile money transfers suspended; Twebaze ‘faces axe’; Uber rates raised and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the SautiTech rundown of the top stories in the tech and startup...
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2.1KTechPresident Museveni confirmed as chief guest at Africa Blockchain Conference
Press release — President Yoweri Museveni will officiate at the forthcoming Africa Blockchain Conference, State House has confirmed. In a statement released...
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2.3KTelecomBriefing: 60 startups qualify for govt fund; Airtel free internet; Kiira car assembly plant takes shape and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! Here is a rundown of the latest stories in the Ugandan startup and tech space. Govt increases NIISP-funded...
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4.2KTechHow to use WhatsApp without keeping the app on your phone
WhatsApp still demands that it is installed on a smartphone to be used but this doesn’t mean you can’t access your account...
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3.0KDigitalNominees for eGovernment excellence awards unveiled
Ahead of the E-Government Excellence Awards ceremony that will be held on Thursday, June 27 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, the...
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2.2KStartupsAfrica Blockchain Conference’s Tech Expo attracts participation from top tech firms
Press release: With only a few days to go, more top players in Uganda’s tech industry have confirmed participation in the upcoming...
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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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1.3KStartupsApplications open for class four of Google Launchpad Africa
As Google Launchpad Africa graduated the twelve startups that participated in the third cohort of its accelerator, it also opened applications for...
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1.4KDigitalNITA-U unveils 3 judges ahead of E-Government excellence awards ceremony
The National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) has named three officials who will officiate E-Government Excellence Awards and reveal the winners during the...
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1.4KStartupsMinister Kasaija on ‘little’ ICT budget: It’s ‘what they asked us for’
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija said on Thursday that his ministry should not be blamed for the small...
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1.1KStartupsStartups are financial suicide
By Mike Knapp In 2009 when I left Google, I had over $100,000 in my bank account. I don’t say that to...
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1.3KDigitalNIRA to conduct ‘on-the-spot’ mobile national ID registration after acquiring hi-tech trucks
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) announced Thursday that it had acquired two vehicles that will facilitate a new wave of...
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How to fire your best friend
By James Shomar One of the things that have always annoyed me about most investors’ blogs is they seem to be completely...
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1.7KStartupsUganda’s Onyancha awes MIT to close funding for clinicPesa
Chrispinus Onyancha, a Ugandan software engineer impressed the MIT D-Lab as he participated in their fellowship program dubbed Scale-Ups, which saw him...
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1.4KTechIn Brief: Rwakakamba nabs international deal; Rubashumira stuns commonwealth; Social media conference returns and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the rundown of stories in the tech and startup space in Uganda...
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2.8KTelecomMTN Mobile Money sending charges/rates in Uganda 2019
MTN Mobile Money sending charges were reduced on Monday. MTN Uganda dropped the rates by more than 50% in some ranges of...
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1.8KTechHow to make ringtones for an iPhone
iPhone has a variety of free ringtones to select from, but like any other discerning iPhone owner you may need a ringtone...
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1.9KStartupsInnovex Uganda lands UK AID deal; Nala hiring for Uganda; MTN Rwanda to pay subscribers and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! Here is a rundown of the latest developments in the tech and startup ecosystem in Africa Carrefour to...
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18.5KTelecom(Updated) Airtel Money withdraw charges: See the June 2020 rates
Before we show you the Airtel Money withdraw charges, you need to know that the telco recently changed its rates on sending...
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29.0KStartupsTumwebaze: Law to compel ministries to buy Ugandan startups in offing
Minister of ICT and National Guidance Frank Tumwebaze said government officials are already discussing a law that will push government entities to...
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9.2KTechIn Brief: Kabushenga named Jobberman CEO; Gitta honored by Rolex; Nakawa innovation hub complete and more
Hello, Briefing readers! Here is a rundown of the biggest stories in the tech and startup space in Africa. Gitta is now...
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4.7KTelecomSEACOM launches direct-to-corporate services in Uganda
Press release: Pan-African telecoms enabler SEACOM has further extend its corporate market offering into the East African region, under its SEACOM Business...
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3.1KStartupsMinister Tumwebaze launches Refactory to produce market-ready ICT graduates in Uganda
Minister of ICT and National Guidance Frank Tumwebaze on Wednesday officially commissioned Refactory, a revolutionary project aimed at churning out people that...
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2.4KStartupsUgandan startup Cinnamon Clubs selected for Cape Town-based accelerator
Cinnamon Clubs has been selected to face off with 19 other startups in the Startupbootcamp AfriTech 2019 Final Selection Days. Cinnamon Clubs...
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2.3KDigitalEquity Bank Uganda boosts digital services with ‘Supreme Banking’ unit
Equity Bank on Thursday rolled out its latest product dubbed Supreme Banking with the first branch set up on Plot 41 of...
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4 ways to make a better first impression with investors
By James Shomar We specialize in working with experienced founders so the majority of pitches I hear tend to be from entrepreneurs...
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1.3KTechUgandan students to benefit from IBM’s quantum computer program
IBM will be collaborating with sixteen universities in Africa to expands its Quantum computer program in Africa. The universities will be picked...
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1.4KStartupsHow Ugandan innovator Bbaale helped Oxford University students win global competition
Oxford MBA students used Ronald Bbaale’s project to compete in a global competition and ended up winning $25,000 (about Shs93 million), which...
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7 tips for running a business with a family member
By StartupNation Many people cannot imagine working or partnering with a family member. The idea of negotiating and communicating with familial ties...
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1.5KTechCan banks come up out of the abyss of agent banking?
By John Paul Ssemyalo The introduction of agent banking on the Ugandan market has created a lot of excitement and opportunities for...
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1.2KStartupsThis is killing your startup. Keep it up and you will fail
By Austin Lawson It’s funny to me that I’m writing this article as I am uniquely qualified to write it. It’s certainly...
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4.7KTelecomHow to borrow data bundles from Airtel Uganda, MTN Uganda
Airtel Uganda and MTN Uganda allow you to borrow data bundles and pay back when you can. This helps when you are...
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2.2KStartupsBriefing: Russian ride-hailing firm in Uganda; MTN spices voice bundles; NSSF innovation fund
Good evening, Briefing reader! Welcome to the SautiTech rundown of the latest reports in the startup and tech space. MTN increases voice...
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1.5KTechTop Ugandan tech firms warm up for Expo at Africa Blockchain Conference 2019
Press Release — Renowned Uganda and global tech companies will gather at the Kampala Serena Conference Center for a two-day tech expo...
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1.4KTechIn brief: Police arrest Gen. Elwelu, Minister Azuba cyber impersonators; Rwandan-made smartphones; Little Boda and more
Hi, Briefing reader! Welcome to this edition of Your Briefing where you’ll find the latest updates in the startup and tech space...
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2.9KStartupsMeet Ham Serunjogi, a Ugandan who left Facebook job to start a company now worth billions of shillings
By Benezeri Wanjala Chibita Ham Serunjogi Kakembo is a 25-year-old Ugandan. His less– than– a– year– old company, Chipper Cash, has recently secured...
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1.9KTechSteps you should take to increase cybersecurity at your company
The average cyber attack costs small businesses $8700. That’s the equivalent of several employees’ salaries, office rent, and countless other expenses. So,...
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1.8KTech3 reasons why you need to protect your IP
In the UK, cybercrime accounts for over 50% of all crimes, and this is a great cause for concern. Most people store...
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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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1.8KTelecomMTN brings Artificial Intelligence to mobile money with an eye to super app
MTN Group announced Friday it has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot, making good on its earlier commitment to roll out an...
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1.4KTechIn Brief: Museveni’s timeless advice to Bitature; Mutabazi meets MTN CEO; ride-hailing safety; new Twitter rules and more
Hi, Briefing reader! Welcome to this edition of Your Briefing where you’ll find the latest updates in the startup and tech space...
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1.4KStartupsUganda’s Ma Role Model is raising money to create a Tinder for mentorship
I hope you’ve heard of Tinder, the social search mobile app that helps people find dates or you are probably on LinkedIn,...
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1.4KTechIn brief: Makerere’s Mugume grabs Shs479m grant; Tumwebaze inaugurates UBC, UPL boards and more
Hi, Briefing reader! Welcome to this edition of Your Briefing where you’ll find the latest updates in the startup and tech space...
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Mutabazi: Why we haven’t realized our data potential
By Godfrey Mutabazi It is increasingly becoming difficult to separate our livelihood from the amazing innovations that are occurring on top of...
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1.4KStartupsBriefing: Funding opportunities; Ugandan startups in Tunisia; MTN mobile money on Netflix; A LinkedIn for Africa and more
Hi, Briefing reader! Welcome to this edition of Your Briefing where you’ll find the latest updates in the startup and tech space...
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1.4KDigitalNIRA rolls out 3-day program for instant Birth Certificate issuance, national ID registration
As Ugandans throng Kololo ceremonial grounds for the Service Excellence Exhibition, an event government entities will use to increase publicity and awareness...
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1.2KTechTop utilities you should download on your Windows device
Utilities are just tools that you can use to make your Windows experience better. They are designed to carry out specific tasks...
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1.0KTechIn brief: Tumwebaze speaks on MyUG; juicy jobs; electric bikes in UG; OneCoin ban in Rwanda; Key stats on communications sector
Good afternoon, Briefing reader! This is the Saturday edition of Your Briefing. Before you start devouring what we gathered for you, we’ve...
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1.2KTelecomAirtel Africa eyes $1 billion London listing
By Reuters Airtel Africa Ltd, a subsidiary of Indian telecoms group Bharti Airtel Ltd, is considering a stock market flotation in London,...
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1.3KTelecomPresidency: Deported MTN Uganda CEO to ‘resume his duties’ after return to Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni has allowed MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wim Vanhelleputte, who was deported from Uganda in February days after...
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2.3KStartupsSendy launches in Uganda to tap into logistics market
Kenyan startup Sendy has expanded its logistics arm to Uganda, focusing mainly on business to business (B2B) shipping and deliveries. The tech...
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1.8KTechConfusion as Ugandan embassy in Brussels ‘hijacks’ Twitter account of Kigali High Commission
On Tuesday, the National Technology Authority (NITA-U) rolled out a 3-month program dubbed E-Government Excellence Awards, a heavy project aimed at inspiring...
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1.8KStartupsUgabus, the bus booking platform, adds more features for better user experience
Ugabus Inc, the platform for booking buses to travel from Kampala to major towns in Uganda and a number of cities in...
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4 opportunities: Apply for support from American Express, Kaspersky, University of Sussex and more
The Opportunity Desk brings you some of the biggest offers available on the continent right now. The opportunities listed below offer different...