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1.2KDigitalMessenger Rooms: Facebook’s answer to Zoom and the likes
We’ve known Facebook to be a social media giant and thought it could not try out any other service. The company has...
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949DigitalTelegram bringing group video calls this 2020
2020 will go on record as not just a year of coronavirus lockdown and quarantining, but also as one where video calls...
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2.0KTechTelegram now has 400 million monthly users
Telegram now boasts of 400,000,000 monthly users, an increase from the 300 million registered last year. According to the app’s blog post...
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1.1KTelecom5G and coronavirus: debunking the theories and conspiracy
The reality is that 5G is a technology, and coronavirus is an organic infection that is based on a living viral agent.
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1.3KTechPoll: Is Uganda (and East Africa) any ready for 5G?
The tech space in Uganda has been excited, since the end of last week, with the news that the telecom company MTN...
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1.1KDigitalHow Mariah Carey’s Twitter account was hacked
Talk of social media account security in 2020! On New Year’s Eve, Mariah Carey’s Twitter account was hacked. Various reports indicated that...
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1.1KTechKaiOS unveils a new Life app for feature phones in Africa
KaiOS Technologies has announced a new Life, an in-house educational app for KaiOS-powered smart feature phones, is now available in Africa. KaiOS...
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2.5KDigitalAbsa Uganda unveils first fully digital branch in Kampala
As part of its rebrand activities within Uganda, Absa bank Uganda has officially launched its first fully digital branch. The new outlet,...
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1.7KTechEverything to know about the new Facebook company logo
The start of this week was enveloped by the Facebook new company logo news. Much as it has caused lot’s of buzz...
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1.3KDigitalNigeria plans to impose regulations on social media usage
It is apparent that the voices over social media apps do not in any way sound appealing to African governments. It is...
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1.4KDigitalKenya seeking to regulate Bloggers and Social media admins
Kenyan bloggers and group administrators of social media apps, WhatsApp and Facebook, in the country will now have to report to the...
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3.4KTechList of smartphones you can get priced below UGX 350,000
Today’s is a generation of smartphones – regardless of your background or wallet depth. Majority of the people that you will find...
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1.9KTechMeet T901, the first TECNO phone running KaiOS
TECNO announced the launch of the latest 3G smart feature phone T901, the first TECNO device running on KaiOS. KaiOS is the...
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1.3KTechHow to delete online accounts you no longer need
Having too many digital accounts raises your risk of data being misused or stolen. Here’s how to clean house. By Thomas Germain...
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5.6KTelecomHow to reverse MTN Mobile money sent to a wrong number
Did you know it’s possible to reverse MTN Mobile money sent to a wrong number? We’ll discuss that in detail shortly. Let’s...
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2.0KDigitalBriefing: Uganda govt, Facebook strengthen ties amidst plans to remove OTT; Mwikirize nabs MICCAI 2019 award and more
Facebook Africa executives have met with officials from the government. A thread posted on Twitter by Government Citizen Interaction Centre (GCIC) shows...
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2.3KTechInfinix Note 6 review: Killer selfies and charming X Pen
I have been using the Infinix Note 6 for seven days now. I already did the unboxing piece, and if you read...
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1.9KTechTECNO Phantom 9: Reviewing Tecno’s crown jewel
I used the TECNO Phantom 9 for two weeks. This gave me ample time to test most of the key features. If...
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2.1KTechStanbic’s Mweheire no longer worried about fintechs ‘taking our lunch’
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stanbic Bank Uganda, Patrick Mweheire says banks are no longer worried about fintechs eating into their...
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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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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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1.8KTechHow 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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1.8KTelecomMTN 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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1.2KTechBriefing: 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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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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1.2KTechIn 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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1.5KTechFemale 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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1.5KTechFacebook moves to circle Africa with underwater internet cable
American online social media giant Facebook, Inc. is planning to construct an undersea data cable that will surround Africa, The Wall Street...
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MTN Kamunye: See the price and specifications
MTN Kamunye, a 3G smart feature phone running on Kai-operating system has been introduced in the Uganda market by telecommunications giant MTN...
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1.7KTelecomMTN moves to launch instant messaging service
Telecom giant MTN Group plans to launch a new instant messaging (IM) platform this year. MTN Smart T, which supports applications like...
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2.1KTech5 ways to remove/stop pop-up ads on Android
Every phone owner has at least been interrupted or re-routed to another link by ads or unwanted pop-ups that you click on....
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1.9KStartupsHow SWAPAfrica is redefining Barter trade in modern Uganda
Yes, you read that correctly. And you probably don’t have fond memories of the word ‘Barter trade’, considering the negative connotation it...
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1.9KDigitalHow to back up phone contacts to your Google account
If you have ever accidentally deleted contacts or lost your device without backing up your contacts, I suppose you know how hurting...
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5.7KStartupsBolt Uganda bolsters executive team to support growth and expansion in Kampala
Bolt Uganda, formerly known as Taxify Uganda, has added new people to its operations team, growing the headcount to four, according to...
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MTN unveils Ikosora & MTN Smart T (3G smart feature phones) in Rwanda, Nigeria
MTN Group has introduced smart feature phones – Ikosora and MTN Smart T – to its units in Rwanda and Nigeria respectively....
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2.0KStartupsIn Rwanda, Flutterwave starts hiring ahead of expansion
Flutterwave has started hiring ahead of its expansion to East Africa’s smallest nation. According to Omosalewa Adeyemi, the head of partnerships and...
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2.5KTech6 apps that can track a lost mobile phone
By reading this, it means you’ve either misplaced or lost your phone. After losing a phone, there are three different ways through...
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2.2KTelecomWhy govt is cracking the whip on MTN Uganda
On the night of July 2, 2018, agents attached to the Internal Security Organisation aka ISO stormed the MTN Data Center, which...
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4 ways to remove viruses from an Android phone
Viruses are malicious computer programs that target cellular phones or compromise a computer system without the owner’s consent. It is always important for you...
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10.2KDigitalTop 7 Disposable Email service providers
In our previous article, we explained what a Disposable Email is and why you need one, considering the rate at which spammers...
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1.5KDigitalFacebook unveils plan to fight fake news in African elections
Social networking site Facebook has revealed plans to control the spread of fake news on its platforms ahead of many elections across...
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11.4KDigitalWhy you need a Disposable Email
Disposable email is a service that allows a registered user to receive an email on a temporary address that expires after a...
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7.1KTechWhat you need to know about eSIM
One of the essentials for any phone is a SIM card. And recently, innovators came up with a new generation of SIMs...
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1.6KTechHow to unsend messages on Facebook Messenger
Facebook has finally allowed all its users to use the Messenger ‘unsend’ feature that lets you delete messages from a conversation after...
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44.7KDigital5 apps to get free in-app purchases on Android
Most apps on Android are free but some features or upgrades require payment. An example of such features is removing ads from...
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1.3KTech9 ways to fix Blue Screens of Death on Windows
As we’ve previously discussed, when BSoDs occur, they can have a deep impact on the functionality of your computer, so, you need...
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1.4KTechAndroid Q: Top features to look out for in the next Android OS update
Android Q or Android 10 is underway and Google has not yet released any details about it. Its predecessor Android Pie is...
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1.6KDigitalMinister Tumwebaze: We’re going to assess impact of social media tax
Minister for ICT and National Guidance Frank Tumwebaze has said his ministry will undertake the task of assessing the impact the taxes...
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1.3KTechWhy you need to eject your flash/external drive before pulling it out
The reign of Compact Disks is almost over but flash drives are here to stay. The biggest benefit out of this is...
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1.7KDigitalNew report reveals how to maximize your Facebook reach in 2019
By Andrew Hutchinson We’re now a year on from Facebook’s major News Feed re-focus, which aimed to put more emphasis on personal engagement,...
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1.9KDigitalHow to see false information shared on Instagram
Fighting fake news on social media is a battle that’s been on since the start of the just ended decade. Yet, as...
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2.2KTechSocial media giants bet on KaiOS to dig deeper into emerging markets
KaiOS Technologies, a company that develops KaiOS, an operating system optimized for smart feature phones has established strategic partnerships that could significantly...
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1.7KTechDemand for feature phones in Africa continues to rise as smartphones struggle
Demand for the traditional feature phones has continued to rise despite the existence of the more customized smartphones, statistics show. Data released...
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1.0KDigitalFacebook steps up plans to launch own cryptocurrency
Social networking site Facebook is set to mark its entry into the financial sector with a cryptocurrency that enables users to transfer...
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1.4KTechKayihura, Musisi set questionable social media precedents: Have MPs, govt agencies learnt anything?
On a Sunday evening of March 4 this year, President Yoweri Museveni rolled out social media posts, announcing he was firing one...
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1.5KTechHow to add location information on your camera photos on Android
Smartphones today collect a lot of data. When it comes to photos, most of the smartphones save the basic information such as...
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1.6KDigital6 easy ways to troubleshoot your internet connection
Wi-Fi connection, broadband or any form of internet connection will require troubleshooting once in a while to fix connectivity issues. Below, we...
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4.9KTechBreaking down car tracking
By Pius Muhumuza I can’t claim to be an expert in car tracking, let alone Telematics but I sure do know enough...
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1.1KTechWorldRemit, Ethiopian bank sign deal to boost remittances
Global money transfer agency WorldRemit has struck a deal with Addis International Bank, which is based in Ethiopia, to boost online money...
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13.2KDigitalHow to recover a forgotten or lost URA TIN (Tax Identification Number) online
Have you written your TIN number somewhere and can’t seem to find it? Or you never bothered writing it somewhere and can’t...
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1.5KTechHow to remotely access your computer from your phone
There are times in nearly every computer user’s life when they need a file from their computer and it isn’t nearby. Being...
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1.2KDigitalThe 20 types of people in Facebook groups, where do you belong?
By Dayan Masinde 1. “Amen” poster These ones just post that content that says “God is going to bless you by Monday, type...
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1.3KTelecomMTN Rwanda borrows $56.9m from local banks to boost operations
Telecom giant MTN Rwanda has acquired a Rwf50 billion (about 56.9 million US dollars) loan from eight local commercial banks in a...
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2.2KStartupsIntroducing Orahi, an app connecting Ugandans & Kenyans to service providers
Consumers across the world yearn for technologies that make their lives easier. They also want technology solutions that anticipate their needs, reports...
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3.3KTelecomMTN, Orange strike deal on mobile money interoperability
Africa’s telecom giants Orange Group and MTN Group have announced a joint venture that makes it possible for their customers across the...
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1.4KTechPolice commences fingerprinting of guns countrywide
Police has commenced on a gun fingerprinting exercise in a bid to solve firearm-related crimes. The exercise that began on 18th September...
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2.3KTechHow to install Windows using a USB flash drive
If you’ve lost your Windows DVD, or you never had one, you can still reinstall Windows without it, using a USB flash...
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5.0KDigitalHow to send large video files through Gmail
The infrastructure of most emailing tools is not designed to cope with large files. That’s why when you try to send a...
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7.9KTechHow to minimize data consumption when using a MiFi
When out of the workplace where internet access is unlimited, we go home to use our MIFIs or wireless routers or mobile...
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7.0KStartupsSafeBoda honoured as 2018 AppsAfrica Award winners are unveiled
Ride-hailing company SafeBoda was Monday night announced among the 2018 AppsAfrica award winners at an event held in Cape Town, South Africa....
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1.5KTelecomSafaricom and Western Union ink deal to make M-Pesa global
Kenya telecoms operator Safaricom and Western Union have entered into a partnership to enable M-Pesa customers to seamlessly send and receive money...
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1.1KDigitalGovt fails to hit target for social media tax in first quarter
Government only collected Shs20.5 billion from social media tax between July and September, failing to beat the Shs24.9 billion target for the...
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1.1KTechGovt turns to digital stamps for fight counterfeit goods
The government has announced that it will introduce digital stamps to help track the origin of counterfeit goods that make their way...
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1.6KDigitalOctober in startups and technology: Our top 10 stories
Good afternoon and welcome to November SautiTech readers. But before you kick off with your November plans, let’s first do a recap...
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1.8KTechUganda to start manufacturing smartphones
The Government has reached a memorandum of understanding with CTI Africa, a US company, that will see the country start assembling mobile...
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7.2KTechHow to connect to government’s free Wi-Fi MYUG
The government of Uganda provides free internet dubbed MYUG to people living within and around urban centers in Uganda. The internet is...
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2.6KDigitalHow to download Facebook videos on Android
Do you own an Android-powered smartphone? Are you among those that don’t know how to download Facebook videos on Android mobile? After...
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2.5KTechMedical Concierge Group unveils Uganda’s first AI-powered health chatbot
The Medical Concierge Group (TMCG), a digital health enterprise, aiming at improving health service delivery through technology, has rolled out a health...
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1.6KDigital
How to download Facebook videos
If you have been vainly trying to find how you can download Facebook videos without using hectic third-party apps that never seem...
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3.3KDigitalSocial media tax will suffocate Uganda’s bargaining position globally, says Facebook official
By George Aine An official from social networking site Facebook has warned Uganda’s competitiveness on the global scene will suffer should the...
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1.7KTechHow to connect your Android phone to Windows 10
Microsoft rolled out its Windows 10 October update this week and it is currently available to all Windows 10 users. Among the...
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1.0KDigitalGoogle is following Instagram and Snapchat with a big push into Stories
By Recode Google is pushing deeper into Stories, the photo and video montages that Snapchat created and Facebook popularized after it copied...
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1.1KTechBanks urged to embrace FinTechs to achieve financial inclusion
Financial institutions in Uganda and the entire East African region have been urged to embrace FinTechs to achieve financial inclusion. According to...
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2.5KDigitalNew Facebook algorithm hurts businesses as engagement drops 50%
By Ryan Erskine Is your Facebook Page suffering from a steep drop in engagement rate? According to a 2018 study conducted by Buzzsumo and Buffer, you’re not alone....
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1.5KTechHow to spot a fake email and avoid getting conned
People are getting victimized by online scams everywhere in the world. In Uganda, Emails and Facebook are the major platforms through which...
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1.2KTechFreshers guide: The gadgets you need as you join university
Most universities are opening for their 2018/2019 academic year this week. To continuing students, it’s mostly business as usual, but for those...
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3.3KDigitalHow to withdraw money from an ATM without a card
Ever been stranded during an awkward time with no mobile money agent around to come to your rescue? Or perhaps you need...
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1.0KTechKamwenge residents benefit from China’s free satellite TV project
By George Aine The Ministry of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in partnership with the Chinese government has launched the distribution of...
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919TelecomHow African operators are accelerating digital and financial inclusion for women
By Adrine Muhura, GSMA Is the African digital landscape inclusive for all? Whilst millions of African women are becoming connected through mobile...
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879StartupsAn SMS car-tracking app inspired by Cameroon’s internet shutdown is set to spread across Africa
By Quartz Africa Hampered by an internet shutdown in Cameroon’s troubled English-speaking regions in January 2017, Zuo Bruno, a young ethical hacker,...
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1.0KDigitalSocial media, mobile money taxes widening digital divide in Uganda – Experts
The collaboration on International Policies for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) in partnership with the Internet Society Uganda Chapter has hit out...
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1.1KDigitalFacebook, Zuckerberg sued amidst stock plunge ‘bombshell’
By Reuters Facebook Inc (FB.O) and its chief executive Mark Zuckerberg were sued on Friday in what could be the first of...
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1.3KDigitalFacebook to Museveni: We’re not making much money from Uganda
Facebook has dismissed allegations against their company that it makes a ton of money from Uganda, labeling the information as inauthentic. Mr....
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1.2KDigitalFeatures in the new Skype version set to be unveiled
Microsoft is set to roll out an upgrade to its famous audio and video calling application Skype Version 7.0 commonly known as...
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1.3KDigitalWhy Instagram is becoming ideal for social media marketing
Social media takes a crucial part of people’s everyday lives everywhere in the world. A wide range of social media applications exist,...
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1.5KStartupsBoU’s Twinemanzi: Sieve for Ugandan FinTechs is about to get thicker
The Executive Director-Supervision at Bank of Uganda (BoU), Dr. Tumubweine Twinemanzi said Thursday that the Central Bank is working on the Regulatory...
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955DigitalEU countries resort to mobile phone surveillance to deport refugees
By George Aine European countries have begun using smartphone data to deport thousands of migrants back to their countries in Africa and...
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1.2KDigitalCelebs, digital marketers whine as social media taxes bite hard
It is now a day and a few hours since government slapped taxes on mobile transactions and usage of social media platforms....
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1.8KDigitalHow you will pay your social media taxes
Telecommunications companies have outed a joint statement detailing how social media taxes will be collected. When President Yoweri Museveni in late March of...
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1.6KTelecomPayTV-telco live streaming packages; who is giving more value for money
Pay TV companies have exploited this season of World Cup to make more money as they provide their customers with easier means...