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590StartupsWomen Save is empowering rural women through Digital Savings
Marie Mintalucci has spent a number of years supporting female-led groups across Sub-Saharan Africa to create self-sustaining ventures. However, during this time,...
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592TechUganda, Nigeria emerge winners of Huawei ICT Competition
Teams from Uganda and Nigeria emerged winners of the recently concluded Global Huawei ICT Competition. The 2021-2022 ICT Competition Awards and closing...
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669StartupsNumida has disbursed $16M in credit to 25,000 SMEs
In Africa, the sources of business capital are usually personal funds, family, friends and loans. The first three are usually the ideal...
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656TechPivot Payments is saving Migrant Workers from Fraudsters
One of the biggest challenges faced by Ugandan migrant workers working in the Diaspora is money remittance. The cost of sending money...
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637StartupsPayLater: Uganda’s online shop that allows installments
Many young corporates harbor dreams that would satisfy their heart’s desires. They would like to have nice cars, trendy phones, beautiful TV...
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901DigitalInside Fuzu’s 4 Years of Digitizing Hiring Processes in Uganda
Fuzu, Africa’s fastest-growing career acceleration platform, is celebrating four years of helping hundreds of companies in Uganda digitize human resource management. According...
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552StartupsTicteq is reducing tickets purchase hustle and commotion
For those that have attended events in Uganda, you are familiar with the hustle and bustle involved in buying entry tickets. This...
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530StartupsMoney Sent is aiding borderless money transfers
Have you ever been with an account that has money but are unable to access it? Put differently, has someone ever called...
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514StartupsAgriShare is using FinTech to improve farmers’ livelihood
No serious storyteller can narrate Uganda’s post-independence story without giving prominence to the famous Luweero triangle. It is that pivotal but that...
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628DigitalJumia celebrates a decade of e-commerce in Uganda
Uganda’s leading e-commerce platform, Jumia, has officially launched its 10th Anniversary celebrations campaign dubbed “10 years with you”, to commemorate a decade...
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1.4KStartupsHiPipo announces Season Three of #40Days40FinTechs
The second HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs that ran in the months of July and August 2021 set the bar very high....
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729DigitalWhy Sales Is the Best First Job For New Graduates
By Alvin Katto It’s important to note that companies take sales as a department very seriously, and they invest incredible portions of...
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670DigitalHiPipo awarded for best financial inclusion in East Africa
HiPipo has been awarded the Best Financial Inclusion Organization in East Africa by FinTech Awards 2022 hosted by Wealth & Finance International....
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3.0KTechDamali Ssali raises youth hopes at the TIG Network Launch
Uganda is one of the youngest nations on Earth! According to 2014 findings from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, up to 57%...
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1.1KStartupsCHIL Group among 30 women-led startups for WE4A growth program
Shamim Nabuuma’s CHIL Group is among the 30 women-led startups that have been admitted into the Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) growth...
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745StartupsThe dSkills Program Ideathon Phase is Wrapped Up
The dSkills Program, full name Digital Innovation for Business Resilience in the East African Community Program has successfully come to the conclusion...
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617TechHiPipo to wrap up Women-In-FinTech Incubator in style
As part of its continuous efforts to not only improve the quality and variety of digital financial services, with a special emphasis...
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669TechBPO Council vets Ugandan exhibitors at Dubai Expo 2020
The Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) and Innovation Council today vetted IT innovators and BPO professionals who will represent the Ugandan ICT sector...
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1.2KTelecomWhat is MoMo Advance and how can you use it?
MTN Mobile Money in partnership with NCBA Bank, has launched a new MTN MoMo overdraft service dubbed MoMo Advance that will enable...
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2.1KDigital#ChipperStocks: Trade US stocks with the Chipper Cash app
With companies around the globe actively trading their shares, Ugandans have picked interest in the stock exchange. Following the launch of Chipper...
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1.3KTelecomMTN Nigeria awarded 5G licence
In a keenly contested 3.5GHz Spectrum auction for the deployment of 5G technology in the country, MTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications Ltd...
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759TechALLAN KYOBE: Why cybersecurity standards are essential to the telecom industry
Over the recent years, the continuous rapid advancement in communications technology has seen a rise in the need for equally intensive cybersecurity...
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690TechTreepz expands to East Africa, acquires UgaBus
In a bid to digitize the public transportation system and provide safer, reliable, and comfortable commute options across Africa, Toronto-based shared mobility...
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820StartupsDigital Human Rights Lab, StartHub Africa announce the next chapter
After three years of successful networking, advocacy work, and enhancement of human rights structures both for the Ugandan society as well as...
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716TechWEDO appoints Damali Ssali as its Uganda Ambassador
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organisation has appointed Damali Ssali as its Uganda Ambassador to spearhead Women Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation. The Women’s Entrepreneurship...
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783TechJumia Black Friday is here! Grab exciting deals this November
Jumia Uganda has announced the latest edition of the Jumia Black Friday campaign dubbed “Every day is Black Friday”. The campaign which...
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600StartupsDamali Ssali urges #WomenInFinTech participants to use the Internet to improve their Products
Participants at the ongoing Women in FinTech Hackathon have been challenged to make good use of the Internet as it has several...
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593StartupsPrimera Muthoni mentors Women in FinTech participants on Product Management
Day four of the ongoing Women in FinTech Hackathon was a huge success as participants learnt about Product Management, Prototyping, and the...
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736StartupsWomen In FinTech Hackathon teams get management tips
Day Three of the Women in FinTech Hackathon successfully ended with discussions focusing on why young innovators must draw proper business cases...
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588StartupsWomen in FinTech hackathon teams urged on value addition
Day Two of the Women in FinTech #LevelOneProject Hackathon was successfully concluded with discussions centered on how participants can improve their projects...
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685StartupsWomen in FinTech Hackathon Season 2 kicks off
The 2021 Women in FinTech Hackathon officially kicked off Friday 8th October with 17 shortlisted teams and over 70 participants altogether. Speaking...
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778TechShamim Nabuuma, Joyce Nabende listed among top AI gurus
As technology across the globe advances, Artificial Intelligence has become an identity that defines its pace and its applications across various industries....
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737StartupsWomen in FinTech Hackathon: 17 Teams Shortlisted for 2021
Following a two-week-long online registration process and continuous evaluation of all entries, HiPipo has unveiled the 17 teams that will participate in...
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830DigitalMultiChoice cuts down DStv decoder price for 2021
MultiChoice Uganda has announced a new offer where the DStv decoder price has been cut down by 20% — from UGX 99,000...
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714TechKweli.shop makes official its operations in Africa
After nearly 30 months of testing the market and business model feasibility, Kweli.shop is now officially live! The home electronics and appliance...
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642TechHiPipo launches 2021 Women in FinTech Hackathon
In line with its commitment to spearhead Digital Financial Services adoption and Financial Inclusion advocacy across Africa, HiPipo has launched the 2021...
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971TechWomen called upon to pursue ICT careers
The 3rd Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Rukia Nakaddama Isanga represented Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja as Guest of...
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797TechMinister Muyingo opens Huawei ICT Competition 3rd edition
The State Minister for Higher Education Dr. John Chrysestom Muyingo officially launched the Huawei ICT Competition 2021- 2022. Launching the third edition...
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660StartupsThese CardPesa 5Cs enable businesses to access capital
While the majority of Uganda’s youth have resorted to running small businesses due to the high unemployment rate, their businesses suffer high...
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663StartupsAlpteq is developing solutions for people’s financial needs
It is one thing to develop a financial solution and another thing for that solution to be accepted in the market. It is...
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633StartupsTicteq is solving the ticket access challenge through digitalization
Missing out on your favourite concert, sports game, or comedy show because of the long distance to the ticketing point continues to...
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733StartupsChipper Cash third Anniversary: 3 notable achievements
Cross-border money transfer and payments app, Chipper Cash, is celebrating its 3rd anniversary this week with amazing offers in stock for you....
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638StartupsMaxAB raises $40M in Series A to expand across the MENA region
MaxAB, Egypt’s B2B wholesale food and grocery ordering platform raises $40M in a Series A round to expand its physical footprint across...
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661StartupsCMM, AfricaCommsWeek partner on Future is Female 2nd Edition
C. Moore Media, International Public Relations (CMM), a New York-headquartered PR agency focusing on the US, UK, and African markets, has partnered...
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824DigitalBusiness email compromise: A case study of Hushpuppi
Business email compromise (BEC) crimes are so rampant and make quite a lot of news on the global scene. It is just...
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688StartupsHiPipo announces the 40 DAYS 40 FINTECHs Season Two
The inaugural HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs set the bar very high: even though the event started soon after the lifting of...
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1.0KTechHow the new Safaricom M-Pesa Super App works
Safaricom has launched its new M-PESA Super app, seeking to provide users with a seamless way to handle their daily transactions. You...
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771DigitalHow to transfer PUBG Mobile data to Battlegrounds Mobile
Battlegrounds Mobile India is out in open beta. The game allows you to transfer pretty much all your data from PUBG Mobile...
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2.6KTelecomMTN, Airtel Uganda granted new number ranges
The top two leading telecoms in Uganda, MTN and Airtel are just about to continue their dominance. This is after the country’s...
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2.6KTechEthiopia selling off 40% of Ethio Telecom stake
In a bid to fulfill its liberalization plan, the Ethiopian government has announced a new tender process to begin the sale of...
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1.0KTechTecno Camon 17 Pro Review: The clearest Selfie camera!
Tecno Camon smartphones have always been about the camera. However, the revolution has kept the trend going up, with performance and ability...
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2.0KTechitel P37 Specifications, price and availability in Uganda
Close to a year ago, itel released the P36 – the successive iteration of its Power series of smartphones. The complete sale-out...
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1.4KTechTecno Camon 17 Pro First Impressions: What’s New?
TECNO has brought the brand new Camon 17 series to the Ugandan market as the successors to the Camon 16 series throne....
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898TechThe itel P37 launching this June in Uganda
It has been a while since we last heard of a new itel smartphone on the market. It seems about time! This...
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824StartupsImuka’s Pitchfest: Entrepreneurs meet local Investors
Talk to any economic expert and my most educated guess is they will tell you how SMEs are the backbone of any...
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1.2KTelecomHuawei-built TeleBirr is Ethiopia’s first Mobile Money service
Ethiopian Government-owned telco, Ethio Telecom recently launched a mobile money platform called Telebirr. The platform, built by Huawei, is projected to have...
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960TelecomLiquid rebrands to Liquid Intelligent in Zambia and Botswana
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia, part of the Liquid Intelligent Technologies group, a pan-African technology company, unveils its new brand identity. This rebrand...
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936Telecom
Liquid Intelligent Technologies is now live in Uganda
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Uganda, part of the Liquid Intelligent Technologies group, a pan-African technology company, unveils its new brand identity. This rebrand...
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813TechTry out these free online courses from Huawei ICT Academy
Huawei ICT Academy of Uganda has launched a new series of free online courses open to anyone interested in building an ICT...
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870Telecom
MTN Uganda ordered to pay UGX 51bn license fees
The High court in Kampala has ordered MTN Uganda to pay the UGX 51 billion ($14.14m) license fees it owes Uganda Communications...
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864Telecom
MTN to list on the Rwanda Stock Exchange this May
MTN Group plans to list its Rwandan subsidiary, MTN Rwanda, on the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) this May. This is after the...
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646TechTECNO overtakes Samsung as Africa’s top smartphone brand
The most convenient gadget to have these days is the smartphone. On a budget, you’ll get a cool device to do much...
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796TelecomMillicom sells off Tigo, exits Tanzania and Ghana
Someone is saying goodbye! Yes, Millicom International Cellular, which trades as Tigo in Africa, is exiting the continent. The company has signed...
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799TechJumia Uganda now accepts bank card payments
Jumia has announced the launch of Visa and MasterCard payments on the platform. Customers on the platform can now pay for their...
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585TechHuawei posts solid 2020 results, despite US ban & COVID-19
Huawei released its 2020 Annual Report today. Growth slowed, but the company’s business performance was largely in line with the forecast. The...
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745StartupsBolt launches its food delivery service in Kenya
Bolt has officially launched its food delivery service, Bolt Food, in Nairobi, Kenya, to give users access to a huge variety of...
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649TechHUAWEI Women Developers to drive technological innovation
Huawei officially launched its HUAWEI Women Developers (HWD) program, which aims to empower women developers to create applications and tools that can...
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701TechResilience of connectivity key to Innovations
Participants of the 6th National Conference of Communications (NCC) highlighted the opportunities, challenges, and solutions for innovating in a crisis and the...
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850Telecom
MTN Nigeria in advanced stage of renewing licence
MTN Nigeria is in advanced stages of renewing its operating and spectrum licence in Nigeria for another 10 years. The telco confirms...
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742StartupsNala enters the UK market, signs API deal with Modulr
NALA recently signed an Electronic Money Directive (EMD) agent deal with Modulr, as it finalizes its UK launch. The partnership is primarily...
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990StartupsFinTech Stakeholders optimistic of future after 2020 spotlight
The COVID-19 pandemic and its unprecedented effects notwithstanding, Financial Technology stakeholders have had a lot of positives in 2020. These included world...
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940TechHuawei AirPON: Accelerating African fibre internet connection
The recent AfricaCom virtual technology event saw Huawei launch its innovative AirPON solution, which reuses existing wireless sites to build full-fibre access...
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1.0KDigitalWorldRemit launches its WorldRemit Entrepreneurs Program
WorldRemit has launched its WorldRemit Entrepreneurs Program in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Zimbabwe to support and empower small businesses to grow. WorldRemit argues...
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888TechUganda to represent Africa at Huawei global ICT competition
Huawei Uganda has awarded three students who represented Uganda in the Huawei ICT global competition Africa stage. These students – Doreen Nalwoga,...
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999TechEverything you need to know about PlayStation 5
It’s a gaming season and there’s nothing to stop that – not by any chance! Having seen what Microsoft has to offer...
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900TechHow to hide the apps you don’t need in iOS 14
As long as your smartphone has enough space on it, you are likely to have a page or folder with apps you...
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979StartupsFinTechs urged to tap into Women entrepreneurs
Ugandan Financial Technology (FinTech) companies have been advised to involve more women in the conceptualization, designing and development of Fintech products and...
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1.1KTechSasuza Visa: All you need to know about the Visa campaign
Visa recently launched a consumer education campaign, dubbed Sasuza Visa, that aims to eliminate the practice of surcharging, where merchants levy extra...
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933StartupsAutochek acquires Cheki Nigeria and Cheki Ghana
Autochek, the automotive technology company recently founded by former Cars45 CEO Etop Ikpe, has announced the acquisition of automotive marketplaces Cheki Nigeria...
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995StartupsDamali Ssali: Financial Management is as important as Product Development
Damali Ssali; a Ugandan Chartered Accountant, Financial Inclusion Advocate, Business and Trade Development Expert has today urged start-ups to prioritize both proper...
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846StartupsMaggie Kigozi mentors Women in FinTech Hackathon teams
Prof. Maggie Kigozi; a Ugandan Business Champion, Investment Promotion Expert, Entrepreneur, Farmer, Feminist, Chairperson of the Africa Scout Foundation and Senior Consultant...
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947TechRaxio Data Centre introduces Reseller partners ahead of operational launch
Raxio Data Centre has today formally introduced four new reseller partners who will be part of the arsenal that will engage customers...
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1.0KStartupsWomen in FinTech Hackathon underway
The first of its kind Women in FinTech Hackathon is currently underway in Kampala with 15 women led and dominated teams taking...
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922TechHuawei ICT competition Sub-Saharan African finals underway
The Sub-Sahara African finals of the Huawei Global ICT Competition, under the theme of “Connection, Glory, Future”, kicked off on 10 September...
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1.1KStartups15 Teams shortlisted for Women in FinTech Hackathon
As part of its on-going Financial Inclusion efforts in Uganda and across Africa, HiPipo is implementing the Women in FinTech hackathon and...
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1.2KTelecomLiquid Telecom unveils its cyber security unit
Liquid Telecom has unveiled its Cyber Security unit to offer end-to-end managed services for digital security solutions. The offering is designed to...
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963StartupsHilda Kabushenga appointed new ROAM Africa Jobs MD
Ringier One Africa Media (ROAM Africa) has announced the appointment of Jobberman Nigeria CEO, Hilda Kabushenga Kragha as the new Managing Director...
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913TechXbox Series X will cost $499. Here are the specifications
Close to seven years since the launch of the original Xbox One, we have a successor. It has been officially confirmed: the Xbox...
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880StartupsCharlette N’Guessan wins the 2020 Engineering Innovation prize
Charlette N’Guessan, a Cote D’Ivorian technology entrepreneur in Accra, was announced winner of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s prestigious 2020 Africa Prize...
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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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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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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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1.4KDigitalNovoFX 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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1.1KTelecomWhy 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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1.1KTechHuawei’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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1.5KTechWhat 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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1.2KStartupsJobberman, 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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1.1KDigitalThe 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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1.1KStartupsTrade-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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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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1.4KStartupsHamwe 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...