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Jumia: Africa’s celebrated e-commerce platform

Jumia, an e-commerce retail and logistics service platform that connects sellers with consumers has been hailed as one of Africa’s greatest success...

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Andela is now available in all African countries

Andela will now accept software builders from all African countries, in a bid to double its global talent pool and connect an...

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How to recover your lost PC file using Windows File Recovery

Losing a file stored on your PC can be stressing, because with it comes the urgency of recovery. In the event that...

Infinix Note 7 vs Infinix Note 6: Reasons to upgade

The Infinix Note 7 was announced recently to succeed the Infinix Note 6 of last year. The aim of this post is...

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Insiders remain one of the key threats to corporate cybersecurity in East Africa

The number of insider-related cybersecurity incidents in East Africa has increased by 55 percent in the last three months as most companies...

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Nakasero Market Portal delivers groceries to your door step

When RG-Consult started working on the Nakasero Market portal that would allow people to order for groceries from the market and have...

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Craft Silicon: Game-changer in payments space

The payment industry is increasingly experiencing a high level of disruption that is reshaping the payments space, thanks to a surge of...

How to Use Twitter in the Opera Sidebar

We all have our interests in the web browsers we use. But one key aspect I personally look out for is the...

The rise and fall of the Nokia phone brand

Once upon a time, Nokia was the biggest mobile company in the world but now it is hard to convince one that...

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Step by step guide on how to use the Chipper Cash app

In these modern times, you no longer need a pen and paper with you, let alone to move distances, just to send...

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Infinix Note 7 coming soon to Uganda

Infinix Mobility is soon launching the Infinix NOTE 7, the successor of the NOTE 6, launched last year in July. The Infinix...

True African is turning around payments in Uganda

Over the past few years, distinctions between financial institutions and telecom service providers have been gradually breaking, thanks to the emergence of...

Dimension Data rebrands its Internet Solutions subsidiary

Dimension Data is in the process of consolidating its businesses across East Africa in order to enhance efficiency and deliver better on...

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YOTV: Serving TV and Value Addition

With an increasing number of Ugandans having busy work schedules, it is increasingly getting clear that the future of television is going...

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MTN Uganda renews license to operate for another 12 years

MTN Uganda has successfully negotiated for the renewal of its operator license. Since the company’s 20-year license expired in October 2018, there...

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Beyonic: Facilitating a shift to a cashless Uganda

While Uganda started efforts to boost a cashless economy over a decade ago, majority of Ugandans still prefer cash. Available statistics indicate that...

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Yassako: Mallan helping you access electricity on credit.

Ugandans may before long be able to access electricity on credit if Mallan Company Limited, a local Financial Technology company (FinTech) successfully...

Founders of Kobo360 Selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs

Endeavor recently welcomed two new entrepreneurs into its global network. Obi Ozor and Ife Oyedele II, co-founders of Kobo360, were selected as...

Gumzo: A video conferencing system Made-in-Africa

As the demand for video calling is high as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Kenyan gaming tech start-up, Usiku Games recently...

How to lock your Facebook profile from public view

Are you the kind that does not want everyone to easily have access to your Facebook profile with just a search of...

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GSMA report: COVID-19 pandemic puts digital transformation back on Agenda

As governments across the globe continued responding to COVID-19’s devastation, the mobile sector is playing a crucial role in supporting efforts tackling...

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Bridging Gender Gap in Tech by Closing Skill Gap

Since the Introduction of the World Wide Web (www) in the early 1990s, Information Communications Technology (ICT) has been dominated by men...

Here is how to get Apple Music on your Samsung Smart TV

Those that know Apple well can tell you of how much it controls its ecosystem. For a while, Apple Music has not been...

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Bolt (former Taxify) reportedly seeking bailout from Estonian government

Ride-hailing company Bolt Technology, formerly known as Taxify, is seeking for a credit support bailout from the Estonian government. This is after...

Airtel TV app vs YoTV Channels app

Entertainment on the go is the way to go, in an ever revolving situation that leaves no room for settlement. Technology has...

Dubai to bailout Emirates Air from coronavirus fall

In the wake of the rapidly growing coronavirus disease cases, Dubai’s government is ready to inject equity into Emirates Airlines. This is after...

How 5G can help the fight against Coronavirus

5G can enhance the effectiveness of pandemic prevention and treatment, and drive the digital transformation of healthcare systems in response to major...

Here’s Odukar Store: A quality electronics online shop

The world today is about convenience. A number of innovations and inventions are deemed successful if only they can stand out in...

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MTN Uganda to list shares on Uganda Securities Exchange

To be issued with a new licence, MTN Uganda will have to list at least 20 per cent of its shares on...

Fuzu raises €3.4 million in Series A funding

Fuzu Limited has raised a 3.4 million EUR Series A round to support the development of the next phase of the Fuzu...

Meet Dathive: The 1 female among 18,000 SafeBoda riders

When you place an order for a SafeBoda ride, a check in reality proves that most of your focus is on your...

SafeBoda is now live in Ibadan, Nigeria

SafeBoda has officially launched in Nigeria and is now live in Ibadan. The bike-hailing app, which started in Kampala – Uganda in...

Airtel TV app review: Stream live television on the go!

For those that saw the transition from on-the-desk land lines and street pay phones to the now widely spread network of mobile...

Airtel Uganda unveils Live TV and Video on Demand (VOD) service app

Airtel Uganda has launched its Live TV and Video on Demand (VOD) service offering a premium mix of local and international content...

A tribute to Kobe Bryant, the selfless Techpreneur

The world over has mourned the sudden death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in...

Poll: 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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Lycamobile officially launches in Uganda

Over a year ago, rumour around town was that a new telco – Lycamobile – was to make its way into the...

Antler secures $50 million funding round for expansion

Global startup generator and early stage venture capital firm, Antler, recently raised an additional $50m into the company and its funds in...

Here’s how to keep your SIM card safe and secure in 2020

About a year ago, there was talk about what could have been SIM card swap fraud going on in Uganda. This would...

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Netflix is looking to hire a new Head of Public Policy for Sub-Saharan Africa

Netflix is seeking a Head of Public Policy for the Sub – Saharan Africa region. This is a full-time position located at...

Jumia ceases operations in Tanzania!

Online shopping website Jumia has ceased operations in Tanzania. The company made the announcement, taking effect 27th November 2019, as part of...

Visa is investing $200 million for 20% stake in Interswitch

Visa is handing in a handsome two hundred million US dollars for a 20 per-cent stake in Interswitch. The latter is an...

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How to limit who adds you to a WhatsApp group

The nightmare of waking up in a WhatsApp group with hundreds of unread messages from people you know nothing about is almost...

Africell Uganda announces ‘New Chapter’, a new customer-focused initiative

After close to five years of operating in the Ugandan market, Africell is taking a new commercial direction. The company, in a...

These are the 2019 Anzisha Grand Prize winners

The 2019 Anzisha Prize held its award gala on last week in Johannesburg, announcing the top 3 from the 20 finalists for...

Uber launches its boat service, uberBOAT, in Nigeria

As Uber strives to continues its expansion across Africa, the company has launched its uberBOAT service in Lagos, Nigeria. The boat service,...

If you are still using Internet Explorer, you better stop

The old days that taught us the use of computers came with so many interesting innovations – including the Internet Explorer. So...

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Kenya 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...

What’s so great about a USB-C port?

USB-C is the emerging standard for devices manufactured today; the majority of the devices manufactured today come with a USB-C port as...

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These are the Samsung Galaxy phones getting Android 10

Google, in August, unveiled the next generation of its Android mobile operating system and much as majority expected a reference to Android...

Samsung Galaxy M30s launches. Here are the Specifications and Price

Samsung has focused its efforts in capturing the mid-range smartphone market from Chinese products with a firm grip. After unveiling it’s A...

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What is a Chatbot and how does it work

A chatbot is an application or program that simulates human conversations. It allows a form of communication between a human being and...

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African innovators invited to apply for Swiss Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award

Applications for the Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award are open. The Award recognizes entrepreneurial initiatives that take innovative approaches to...

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Ugandan startup E-Pine nominated for StartUpAfrica’s Entrepreneurship Awards

E-Pine Pharmacy, a Uganda-based online retailer for drugs and medical equipment, has been nominated for 2019 StartUpAfrica’s Entrepreneurship Awards. A statement on...

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Africa Blockchain Developer Programme opens applications

African developers can now apply to join Africa Blockchain Developer Programme. It runs for three months. The programme is managed by the...

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TECNO manufacturer rolls out Shs370m startup fund for African fintechs

Future Hub, a subsidiary of Transsion, has unveiled a US$100,000 (about Shs370 million) startup fund that will be shared among early-stage fin-tech...

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Evelyn Namara named finalist in Shell-funded innovation award

Ugandan techpreneur Evelyn Namara is among finalists in an award program organized by the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF). AWIEF...

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Kobo360 raises $30M in Series A funding led by Goldman Sachs

Kobo360, the digital technology platform disrupting African third-party logistics, today announced the completion of a $20M Series A equity round led by...

11 things I wish I knew when I started my business

Glitter was literally shooting out of my eye sockets as I quit my PR job to “be my own boss.” Then reality...

What you should never ask your customers

By Dave Bailey Common wisdom says to speak with potential users to check that people want something before building it. So I...

The top 5 skills you need to be a highly effective startup founder

By Abdo Riani Business experience certainly makes a difference. In fact, research shows that, on average, older and more experienced founders outperform younger entrepreneurs....

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Briefing: 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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How to avoid/stop unsolicited messages (SMS)

In a blog post, UCC has explained how to stop unsolicited messages that are always sent by telcos or any other bodies...

1 million young entrepreneurs to benefit from African Union, AfriLabs partnership

Afrilabs, a network of tech hubs and business incubators, and African Union (AU) have partnered on an initiative dubbed 1 Million By...

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Choosing between my mother or my startup

By Jon Lee “Mom, fuck off.” I don’t actually say it, but I might as well have. My nasty glare and unyielding...

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$250,000 up for grabs at Impulse accelerator-sponsored startup challenge

African startups have been called to participate in a 12-week acceleration program that is funded by Impulse startup accelerator in partnership with...

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Uganda’s ICT sector in figures: Mobile money, internet, pay TV, smartphones and more

UCC recently released a report showing statistics of Uganda’s ICT sector, focusing mainly on the communications industry. The figures show the standing...

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When to shut down a startup

By Aaron Harris It makes sense that founders and investors spend so much time talking about things that go well. If we...

Need help launching your Startup? Hire people with these skills

By Abdo Riani Studies show that the average age of entrepreneurs at the time they launched their ventures is 42 while the average...

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When should you fire your child from the family business?

For years Charles dreamed of working side by side with his son, James, in the family business, a thriving manufacturing company that...

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5 common obstacles to overcome when launching a new product

Launching a new, physical product is definitely challenging. You probably know there are a lot of obstacles to bringing a new product...

My guide to selling your company

By Alex Bates After 10 years of running my company, Mtell, we sold it to a publicly-traded company for $37 million. It...

Are you meant to be an entrepreneur?

What you can do about yourself to become one By Marilyn Wo If you are aspiring to become an entrepreneur, you’d like...

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Stanbic’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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Makerere don demands Shs260m from MTN Uganda after SIM card hack

Nalukoola, Kakeeto Advocates & Solicitors, a law firm that represents Halimu Chongomweru, a lecturer at Makerere University, wants telecommunications company MTN Uganda...

What tech entrepreneurs in Africa really need

By Dr. Omobola Johnson Tech entrepreneurs in Africa are working hard to digitise, aggregate and organise inefficient markets and industries and build...

The fastest way to bankrupt your startup

The fastest way to bankrupt your startup: How overly ambitious dreams can kill your company, or, lessons from Moby Dick By Julia...

Why optimism is an entrepreneur’s worst enemy

By Gabe Zichermann You probably have a set of recurring patterns in your life, relationships and career. I certainly do: 1. I...

African startups invited to participate in SoGal Global Pitch Competition

Applications to participate in the SoGal Global Pitch Competition are still open. You have up to August 31 to apply. The competition...

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3 mistakes startup founders make

By Vidhya Ravi You’re pouring blood, sweat, and tears into ensuring your startup beats the odds, but are you making one of...

Allen Ssempa is now an employee of Equity Bank

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Briefing: 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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Apply 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...

How 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...

Investors 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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Uganda 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...

The 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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