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1.9KTechIn brief: Gen. Kyanda endorses Kwera Bits; Mwirigi out of TBWA; DHL, Jumia war; Key NIRA stats and more
Good afternoon, In Brief readers! This is your Wednesday afternoon briefing through which you will learn about the latest developments in the...
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1.5KStartupsSeed round: How much money should I raise?
By Tomer Dicturel Seed round financing refers to money raised in the earliest stages of running a startup and usually represents the...
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1.5KTechNITA-U rolls out E-Government excellence awards with an eye to finer service delivery
The National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) on Tuesday morning launched E-Government Excellence Awards, a heavy project that will inspire government entities to...
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1.5KStartupsUganda’s Bodawerk wants to use electric wheelchairs to enhance PWDs’ participation in economic growth
2019 continues to cast a bright future for Bodawerk International, a Ugandan-based startup that recently stunned the mobility industry with its cutting-edge...
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1.3KTechBriefing: Museveni meets MTN’s ‘super negotiator’; Incompetent Katamba; SafeBoda upbeat about GoJek deal and more
Welcome to the last week of May, Briefing readers! Let’s start with quotes: “Opinion has caused more trouble on this little earth...
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2.0KStartupsWith Power of ‘X’ campaign, Andela widens recruitment scope
Andela, the company building distributed engineering teams with Africa’s top software engineers, is recruiting mid and senior level developers in 2019, as...
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1.1KTechCryptosavannah, African Union agency ink deal to promote emerging technologies in Africa
Press release: The APRM and CryptoSavannah on May 23rd entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on promoting innovation and the 4th...
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1.2KStartupsHow to run a startup that’s running out of cash
By Tim Jackson “I need help,” said James. “My startup has got cash to last us seven months, but we’ve got a load...
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1.2KStartupsMTN Kamunye maker KaiOS raises $50m series B round
KaiOS Technologies, maker of KaiOS, the leading mobile operating system for smart feature phones, including MTN Kamunye, announced on Thursday $50 million...
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1.2KTechBriefing: Tumwebaze says Facebook should worry: UCC nabs Hollywood deal; Shs940m for Ugandan incubation hub and more
Good morning, Briefing reader! Reads the quotes below to warm you up; “Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds.”...
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3.3KTechAfter reviewing TECNO Spark 3 Pro, we’ve got some news for you
Normally when one has both good news and bad news, it’s only fair that the recipient suggests what she wants to hear...
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2.1KTechIn brief: First Lady backs Rugyendo’s startup; your data not safe with NIRA; UCC, Bolt Uganda jobs; new SafeBoda app & more
Good afternoon, Briefing reader! In your Thursday briefing, we bring you the latest information in the tech and startup ecosystem, focusing mainly...
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1.6KStartupsSafeBoda faces formidable competition as browser maker Opera joins ride-hailing industry
As SafeBoda prepares to launch its operations in Nigeria, web browser Opera has announced that it is joining the ride-hailing market in...
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1.5KTechWhat the Huawei ban means for its past, present and future devices
For some time now, there has been a lot of talk on the internet about the Chinese government spying on people and...
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1.7KTelecomReactions as marketing coordinator Mohammad Yahfoufi leaves Africell for betting firm
Reactions poured in Tuesday as Twitter reacted to Mohammad Yahfoufi’s tweet announcing that he was quitting his job at Africell Uganda to...
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1.5KStartupsUgandan tech startups called to apply for second edition of NTF IV Uganda
Ugandan startups leveraging technology to promote entrepreneurship in the East African nation have been called to apply for the second edition of...
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1.4KTechIn brief: New ride-hailing firm in Kampala; new twist in Nantaba case; Java House closes unit; Rwanda’s $5bn green city and more
Good afternoon, Briefing reader! In your Tuesday briefing, we bring you the latest information in the tech and startup ecosystem, focusing mainly...
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1.2KStartupsSeedstars sets Kampala tour date, apply to win Shs1.9bn
Seedstars World Competition, an innovation showdown targeting emerging markets, has announced dates for the 2019 tours. In Kampala, innovators will face off...
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1.8KDigitalA year of helping Ugandans locate jobs online, Q&A with Fuzu Uganda country manager Katto
Fuzu, an online platform that allows people to locate jobs and companies to recruit people while avoiding hectic paperwork, has been operating...
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1.4KDigitalIT project to facilitate seamless data exchange among govt entities takes shape
Government authorities and ministries have kicked off discussions as Uganda steps up preparations to roll out an integrated system to facilitate seamless...
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2.7KTechIn pictures, TECNO SparK 3 Pro out of the box
The TECNO Spark 3 Pro is finally in my hands for review, 2 weeks after we announced its launch in Uganda. The...
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1.3KStartupsSAUTIplus launched to ease access to reproductive health information
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) on Friday rolled out SAUTIplus, a mobile application that allows youths to access timely and accurate information...
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3.1KDigitalWhat you need to change (add or drop) a name on your national ID, Birth Certificate in Uganda
If you’ve been wondering whether it’s possible to change the name your mama gave you, then worry no more because it’s possible,...
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2.4KTechSierra Leone President Maada Bio to grace Africa Blockchain Conference 2019
In July of this year, President Yoweri Museveni will host his Sierra Leone counterpart Julius Maada Bio as he comes to Uganda...
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1.7KDigitalLiquid Telecom, Microsoft join forces to strengthen cybersecurity in East Africa
Liquid Telecom Kenya has launched a Microsoft Cloud service in East Africa that offers a step-change in cybersecurity for the region’s most...
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1.7KStartupsJaguza Tech rolls out e-commerce platform with an eye to swift livestock trade
Jaguza Tech, a Ugandan-grow technology firm that innovates to ease livestock farming in Africa, has unveiled an online platform through which farmers...
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1.3KStartupsOpportunities: Apply for Vodafone F-LANE or Pitch AgriHack
Welcome to SautiTech’s Opportunity Desk. The first opportunity is from the Vodafone Institute for Society and Communications and they are looking for...
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1.2KTechIn brief: Kadaga protests free OTT for MPs; Jumia sued; MTN listing; Kaluuya’s prodn firm, Shs3bn for x-Vodafone Ug staff & more
Hello Briefing readers, Grab a cup of coffee or a mug of any other liquid you love chugging to aid you in...
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1.2KTechRwanda to host Motorola’s regional ICT hub
The Government has announced that it has entered into a five-year agreement with Motorola Solutions to build local ICT capacity, as Rwanda...
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4.7KTelecomUnlimited data plans offered by telecoms in Uganda
Telecom companies MTN Uganda, Africell Uganda, and Smile Communications offer unlimited data and voice packages. Unlimited, in terms of data or voice...
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4.1KStartupsChipper Cash assures on swift cross-border money transfer as it adds new features
Chipper Cash, a cross-border money transfer and payments company with operations in Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, has announced it will...
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In brief: Your WhatsApp unsafe; unpaid Nira staff; new Bolt Uganda rates; Huawei ICT Academy in Uganda and more
Good evening, SautiTech readers! This is your Tuesday evening briefing through which you will learn about the latest developments in the tech...
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2.2KTechIn 2019, Africa Blockchain Conference to focus on 4th Industrial Revolution
On the third and fourth day of July (July 3-4), 2019 — all airways and roads will lead to the Kampala Serena...
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1.5KStartupsAfrican youth called to apply for Greenpreneurs clean energy challenge
The global Greenpreneurs challenge has rolled out the 2019 edition, with applications open to Africans between the ages of 17 and 35....
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1.4KStartupsBrian Gitta faces off with top innovators for Rolex laureateship
Ugandan innovator Brian Gitta, who has gained global attention for his bloodless malaria-diagnosing device is among 10 entrepreneurs from across the globe...
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1.3KStartupsWorldCovers closes Shs22.6bn Series A to expedite growth in Uganda, other markets
WorldCover, an insurance firm with operations in Uganda, Kenya, and Ghana has nabbed a USD$6 million (about Shs22.6bn) Series A funding round,...
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1.0KStartupsCardinal sin of fundraising for startups
By Clint Gordon-Carroll On a typically mild San Francisco day back in February 2012, my co-founder and I, along with our first...
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1.4KTechDr. Alice Mweetwa scores top post at RUFORUM
Ugandan scientist Dr. Alice Mweetwa has joined the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) where she’ll serve as the...
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7.1KTelecomIn Uganda, Airtel money charges in 2019, including mobile money to bank rate
Airtel Money charges for transferring money from your bank account to your mobile wallet have been more than tripled, shortly after the...
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3.4KDigitalGovt makes good on boosting Internet connectivity in West Nile
President Yoweri Museveni will this coming Saturday grace the roll-out of phase four of the National Backbone infrastructure project (NBI). According to...
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2.6KStartupsChipper Cash, co-founded by Ham Serunjogi, raises Shs9 billion
Chipper Cash, a payments company founded by Ugandan entrepreneur Ham Serunjogi and his Ghanaian counterpart Maijid Moujaled, has collected a $2.4 million...
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2.1KDigitalMTN Uganda breaks silence on porn videos posted on Twitter
Telecommunications firm MTN Uganda admitted Thursday afternoon that some rogue elements hacked into its Twitter account Wednesday evening to post pornographic content...
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11.0KTelecomSee Airtel Money rates/Airtel Money charges 2019 in Uganda
Airtel Uganda announced Thursday it was reducing its Airtel money rates for sending by 80%, 60%, 50% and 33.3% in a move...
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5.1KTechIn brief: Gen. Kainerugaba mouthpiece on UBC board; new Andela country director; new UPL board and more
Habari za jioni, SautiTech readers! This is your Wednesday evening briefing through which you will learn about the latest developments in the...
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3.1KTechMakerere AI project AirQo nabs Shs4.9bn grant from Google
An Artificial Intelligent (AI)-powered project from Makerere University (Mak) named AirQo is the only initiative from Africa that has scored a deal...
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1.9KTechAcing Microsoft MCSA: SQL 2016 database development and 70-761 exam with the right books and Prepaway dumps
Whether you are a newbie or an expert, for sure you’ve come across Microsoft. Aside from their renowned product and services, they...
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6.2KTelecomSee the new MTN mobile money rates in Uganda (2019)
MTN Uganda mobile money rates will change on Friday, May 10. MTN Uganda announced the changes in mobile money charges in April...
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3.6KStartupsOpportunity: Startups called to apply for Africa Moves Big Summit
Applications to attend the Africa Moves Big Summit are now open. The event, which will be held from June 17-21 in Tunis,...
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2.9KStartupsSafeBoda raises series B co-led by Indonesia’s most valuable ride-hailing firm
Ugandan ride-hailing firm SafeBoda has nabbed an undisclosed Series B round co-led by Go Ventures an investment unit of GoJek, a transportation...
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1.6KTechIn brief: MTN shakes up board; NIRA breaks silence on ‘black market’ IDs, delays; new SafeBoda country director and more
Good evening, SautiTech readers! This is your Monday evening briefing through which you will learn about the latest developments in the tech...
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2.4KTechIntroducing SMUBU, an unrivaled app for downloading, streaming East African music
We all love music. But loving music and finding/getting it are two different things. There is nothing that’s as disturbing as wanting...
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2.1KTechTECNO Spark 3 series rolled out in Uganda
TECNO on Monday officially launched its latest series of the Spark brand, TECNO Spark 3 at a ceremony held at Sheraton Hotel...
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1.6KTech13 tips to extend the lifespan of your phone battery
By Lauren Stephen It’s harder to replace your phone’s lithium-ion battery than it is to treat it right in the first place. Many...
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1.2KStartupsAfrican startups called to apply for Zurich-based Kickstart accelerator
Kickstart, a Zurich-based accelerator programme, has opened applications to African startups and it is looking for firms working on projects that use...
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2.4KStartupsA decade of entrepreneurship, the story of Gloria Wavamunno’s hustle
You might not know Gloria Wavamunno, but if you love entrepreneurship, the name Wavamunno must ring a bell. Gloria is the daughter...
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2.0KStartupsUganda’s Maarifasasa to showcase VR education solution at major Norway tech fete
Ugandan EdTech startup Maarifasasa Limited has been invited to attend Katapult Future Fest 2019 in Oslo, Norway. The event will run from...
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1.2KTechIn brief: AIGP Kasingye ‘forced off’ Twitter; new SIM card verification deadline; Mak students shine in U.S.
Good evening, SautiTech readers! This is your Friday briefing through which you will learn about the latest developments in the tech world...
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1.2KTelecomMTN Uganda partners with West Nile retailers to expand MoMoPay to the region
MTN Uganda has officially launched MoMoPay in Arua town. MoMoPay is a cashless payment system that enables customers to pay for goods...
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1.0KStartupsUganda’s BreastIT cruises into continental innovation challenge finals
BreastIT, a Uganda health firm employing artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing breast anomalies, including cancer will this coming week face off with...
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1.7KTechHuawei injects $173 million into construction of Kenya’s tech city
By iAfrikan Kenya has received funding from Huawei for the building of a data center at Konza Technology City which is located...
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1.5KTelecomAirtel Africa reports $83 million profit in March quarter
By LiveMint Bharti Airtel’s Africa arm swung to a quarterly net profit from a year-earlier loss because of an increase in transaction...
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1.8KTelecomUCC: These are 10 things you need to know about ongoing SIM card validation exercise
Telecom operators in Uganda are currently conducting a sim card validation exercise which is being supervised by UCC, the communications regulator. Since...
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2.2KStartupsIn Kampala, 4G Capital opens shop to fund budding entrepreneurs in Uganda
4G Capital, a financial technology credit provider, has set up shop in Kampala, making Uganda its second nation of operation in Africa....
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2.5KStartupsSafeBoda revs up plans to launch food delivery service, launch in Nigeria
Ride-hailing firm SafeBoda has started hiring for its operations in Nigeria, which will be its third country of operation in Africa. Now...
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2.1KDigitalHow cryptocurrency could spread in Uganda
We occasionally hear about blockchain innovations in Africa but what about bitcoin specifically? It’s not uncommon for blockchain, the underlying tech that...
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1.8KDigitalNIRA to end National ID registration at sub-county level next week
National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) announced this past Saturday that the national ID registration program that is currently being conducted at sub-county...
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4.5KTechTECNO Spark 3 & TECNO Spark 3 Pro, see specs and price in Uganda
TECNO will be launching its latest series of the Spark brand, TECNO Spark 3, on May 6, SautiTech has learnt. The series,...
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2.5KTelecomPoa! Internet rolls out public WiFi to rural communities in Kenya
poa! Internet announced the completion of Kenya’s largest public Wi-Fi network with the deployment of more than 3,000 WiFi hotspots across Nairobi...
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2.5KTech3 ways to mirror iPhone/iPad to a TV
If you are watching a video or playing a game, why do it on the small screen of your iPhone or iPad?...
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3.0KStartupsRachael Mwine: Why I left NTV Uganda for Andela job
Media personality Rachael Mwine surprised her following when she announced in October of 2018 that she was quitting her job at NTV...
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4.5KTech4 ways to mirror your Android phone to TV screen
Casting and mirroring are very popular now. They serve as a tool to see the content of your small device on a...
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10.2KTelecomHow to verify MTN number/sim card registered under you NIN
MTN Uganda announced Friday that it would disconnect telephone numbers that are not yet verified come May 1. To avoid trouble come...
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6.4KDigitalNIRA: What to do when your fingerprint was inaccurately captured during registration
During the registration for the national ID, officials usually scan thumbprints as part of the biodata they feed into the national registry...
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3.6KStartupsNataliey Bitature: How to build character for success in business, life
“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect,” Bruce Lee once said. Have you ever wondered what people, especially those you spend...
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2.5KTechHow to find best USB flash drive recovery software
USB flash drives, because of their portability, are some of the best tools for storing data. But they can also be easily...
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3.1KTelecomMTN Uganda to disconnect unverified numbers ‘registered under your NIN’
MTN Uganda has announced Friday that it will disconnect telephone numbers that are not yet verified, following a recent directive by the...
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1.8KStartupsAndela Uganda, Zimba Women shortlisted for global tech challenge
Two Ugandan firms Zimba Women and Andela Uganda are among the finalists in the Women in Tech Challenge, a global competition that...
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1.7KTelecomIn brief: NIRA officer, CIPESA ED arrest; MTN mobile money hack; sacked Katamba protests
Dr. Wairagala Wakabi, the Executive Director, of the Uganda-based Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) was deported...
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1.3KStartupsHow to get an investor’s attention
By Joe Procopio Let’s talk about how a startup founder gets funded. And why they don’t. I get about a dozen questions...
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12.0KDigitalDriving permit renewal, see how to replace permit in Uganda
A driving permit can only function for a given period of time and you’ll need to go for renewal, or you could...
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12.3KStartupsAfter success in Rwanda, drone delivery firm Zipline expands to Ghana
Zipline, a California-based UAV manufacturer and logistics firm has made Ghana its second destination in Africa, having spent three years delivering medicines...
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10.8KTelecomInternational Airtime Top Up service allows you to send airtime across borders via web
Using International Airtime Top Up you can instantly send airtime across borders to over 150 countries and 370+ mobile network operators worldwide. International...
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3.5KTechRwanda in talks with Russia to set up nuclear research centre
Rwanda is considering setting up a Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST) within the next five years, an official from the...
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2.4KTechAt Innovation Village, PM Rugunda to grace Innovation Showcase 2019
Update: This event has been postponed to a yet to be announced date Prime Minister of Uganda Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda will this...
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11.3KDigitalComputerized Uganda driving permit fees, how to apply for one in 2019
In 2018, the Ministry of Works introduced computerized driving permits that can be used anywhere within the East African community. You can...
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9.6KDigitalGoogle News Initiative Innovation Challenge expands to Africa
Google has announced that the Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge is launching in Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey in June....
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5.5KDigitalLeveraging telemedicine, Liquid Telecom & Aga Khan Hospital reducing healthcare costs in remote Kenya
Liquid Telecom Kenya has made telemedicine a reality for thousands of patients at the Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa. Using its high-speed fiber...
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3.0KStartupsApplications open as Google-sponsored PitchDrive launches season 2
The second season of PitchDrive has been launched. Dubbed PitchDrive II, the project will see Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), a Nigerian-based technology innovation...
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NIRA responds to frequently asked questions on National IDs, Birth & Death certificates, other services
Created in 2015, NIRA is a government agency mandated to register births and deaths in Uganda and to develop a National Identification...
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2.8KStartupsFlavia Tumusiime, after failing ‘miserably’ in business, helps followers find solutions
We recently introduced you to media personality Flavia Tumusiime’s YouTube channel, which has already attracted over 5000 followers. In in the latest...
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2.4KStartupsMakerere students in U.S. for Big Ideas contest, Ugandan on judging panel
Five Makerere University students are at the University of California, or UC, Berkeley ahead of Big Ideas Contest where they’ll pitch their...
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1.8KDigitalNIRA moves to enforce compulsory national registration
National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced plans to “enforce compulsory national registration” as provided by The Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control...
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2.3KStartupsUgandan startup Yunga wins top innovation prize in Bahrain
Ugandan startup Yunga Technologies wowed the Global Entrepreneurship Congress with its idea for securing Ugandan homes and communities with cutting-edge innovations, moving...
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3.0KTechHow to mirror your Android phone to Windows 10 computer
If you own an Android device, you will be able to cast your screen to your Windows 10 computer running the Anniversary...
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2.3KStartupsMedical Concierge Group to roll out Telemedicine for cutting-edge health care in Uganda
The Medical Concierge Group (TMCG) is set to commission a chain of modern telemedicine clinics across Kampala and in other major towns...
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2.3KTelecomUCC: How to apply for Short Codes in Uganda
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) defines Short Codes as “telephone numbers with fewer digits than the standard national significant and are dialed without...
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2.8KTechXiaomi Redmi 7 launched in Uganda
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi introduced Redmi 7 to the Ugandan market on Monday, April 15. With a RAM of 3GB and storage...
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2.2KTechHow to recover files deleted by Windows Defender antivirus
Windows Defender is a Microsoft inbuilt antivirus/security application on the Windows operating system. It is a computer threat identifier and removal program...
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1.5KTechFemale writers upbeat as Netflix orders first African animated series
Netflix has announced that it is adding ‘Mama K’s Team 4’, an animated TV show produced by South African-based Triggerfish Animation Studios...
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How screen mirroring works
Screen mirroring is a wireless technology that allows you to transmit/cast/project your media playing on your smaller Android, Windows, or Apple device to...
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2.3KTechHow to troubleshoot HDMI connection problems
Just as with any technology device, once in a while, you’ll encounter challenges when using HDMI connections. Sometimes the problems could be...
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2.0KStartupsDigestAfrica, 4 other African startups secure funding from Founders Factory, Standard Bank
Ugandan online publisher and research firm DigestAfrica and other four African technology startups have closed funding deals from Founders Factory Africa and...