Posts By Kikonyogo Douglas Albert
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91DigitalAirtel 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...
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136TechUber suspends services in Uganda during coronavirus lockdown
With the announcement of the 14 day country lockdown over the coronavirus disease outbreak, Uber is taking strict measures to ensure that...
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114TechDubai 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...
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88TechHow to share your Google photos using private messaging
Over the past years, you could share individual photos through Google Photos by creating an album for a single photo and sharing...
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160TechSafeBoda delivery services rising in coronavirus lockdown
The coronavirus disease outbreak has heavily disrupted the transport industry, leaving many players with little activity. However, those that offer a variety...
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122DigitalOffice 365 turns Microsoft 365. What’s new?
Effective April 21st 2020, what we’ve known to be Office 365 will become Microsoft 365. The new package, according to Microsoft, builds...
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107DigitalHow to use the WhatsApp call waiting feature
Depending on what you are doing, you might find it disruptive to leave one voice call for another unless the latter is...
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167TechList of African countries that sell paid apps on Play Store
Overtime, we have all known Google Play Store as the ultimate source of authentic apps to use on Android phones. It allows...
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127DigitalHow to enable multiple signatures on your Gmail
Gone are the days when you have to always edit your signature to define your messages. It’s now possible to use multiple...
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201StartupsHere’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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128Techitel A56 first impressions: Big battery, Bigger screen
In the smartphone era, having a phone is no longer about how much you bought it. The quality of specifications that your...
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167TelecomHow to activate the MTN Uganda ‘Work from home’ data bundle
The coronavirus outbreak has affected many of the working class, and has limited their productivity to only work from home. Besides the...
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151TelecomCoronavirus: Airtel Uganda scraps all Airtel Money fees for 30 days
In the wake of the rapid spread of the coronavirus, various companies are crafting initiatives to ensure safety and health. Among these...
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204TechUganda Airlines halts flights to coutries affected by coronavirus
Uganda’s national carrier, the Uganda Airlines, is halting all flights to neighbouring countries affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Ever since the acquisition...
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171TechMakerere University sets up Coronavirus resource website
As COVID-19, the pandemic spread by the Coronavirus, becomes a bigger threat every new day, Makerere University has set up a website...
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165TelecomMTN 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...
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129TechJumia Tech Week – Everything you shouldn’t miss
In case you missed it, the Jumia Tech Week is already on! Customers that love doing promotional online shopping are already enjoying...
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155TelecomAirtel Uganda partners with itel Mobile to launch the itel A56
itel Mobile Uganda has launched the latest of its A-series smartphones – the itel A56. The phone has been announced in a...
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176Techitel A56 specifications and price in Uganda
itel Uganda has officially unveiled its latest Android Go smartphone, the itel A56. Coming in line after the A55, the new phone...
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146TechMeet 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...
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124TechHow to use Google Assistant to read web pages to you aloud
Google, at the CES 2020, unveiled a new Google Assistant feature called “Read It.” The feature basically reads aloud the text on...
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128DigitalHow to share files from Adobe Creative Cloud via Gmail
Adobe and Google Cloud have partnered to make it easier to share links to your creative assets with external teams and stakeholders...
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191StartupsYou can order a smartphone that meets your needs from Pixan
How about having a smartphone that fits all your specification needs? From memory, screen size, battery capacity, and it all! Pixan Inc, a...
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180DigitalSafeBoda wants you to send and receive money for FREE
The brains at SafeBoda are a restless lot and you can only imagine how much more the app shall contain. What began...
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134TechHow to activate WhatsApp dark mode on your phone
Following numerous tests and speculation, dark mode is now available on WhatsApp for Android and iOS. The feature offers a fresh look...
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141TelecomHow to make payments on Africell Money using Beyonic
Early last year, we told you of the grooming partnership between digital payments platform, Beyonic, and Africell Uganda in a bid to...
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165TechSafeBoda 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...
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238StartupsThe Ecobank 2020 Fintech Challenge is here: Here’s how to apply
Ecobank is now inviting African fintech entrepreneurs to enter this year’s Fintech Challenge. The Challenge, now in its third edition, gives African start-ups...
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142TechHow to use the Uber PIN verification feature in Uganda
At the start of the year, we told you about Uber’s strategy to beef up the safety of its riders through the...
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122TechWhatsApp Web and Desktop soon getting the dark theme
WhatsApp recently released the dark theme for its Android and iOS beta users to try out. Like we already told you, having...
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223TechYOTV Channels app review: Enjoying TV in your palm!
We have already reviewed the Airtel TV app, and this is where we talked about the transition of television. From a sit-at-home...
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255TelecomAirtel 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...
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223TelecomAirtel 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...
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206TechMWC 2020 postponed over coronavirus concerns
The coronavirus is not just affecting health and relations, it’s impacting on tech too. The MWC, arguably the biggest smartphone trade show...
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154TechWhatsApp hits the 2 billion user mark
WhatsApp has announced that it now supports more than two billion users globally. This is the first time in two years that...
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146TechOver 7,700 attacks by threats disguised as dating apps in Africa
The advancement in technology has made it easy to do almost everything with just an app. This, interestingly, includes finding a partner...
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98Tech3 Makerere University students qualify for the Huawei ICT competition global finals
3 Makerere University Students have been chosen to represent Uganda in the Huawei ICT global competition which is at its regional final...
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100TechFacebook partners with 9 African agencies for a safer Internet
Facebook has partnered with nine non-profit organisations and government agencies throughout sub-Saharan Africa to raise awareness about Internet safety and security for...
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139TechEversend charges when buying Yaka
Buying Yaka on Eversend is one of those unique innovations that have graced us in the new decade. You won’t have to...
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146TechThis is why you MUST update your WhatsApp Desktop version
If you use the WhatsApp desktop version for your chats and calls, you should consider making an update to it. This is...
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131TelecomHow to pay URA taxes and KCCA fees using MTN MoMo
It is an obligation for you to pay taxes to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and fees to the Kampala Capital City Authority...
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148TechHow to reply to your friends’ Instagram stories using GIFs
When your friend has a status update and you wish to respond to it without the use of words or images, you...
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115TechYou can now pick Jumia orders from Bata and Total outlets
Jumia Uganda recently penned a partnership with global shoe retailer Bata and oil company Total to increase the number of pick up...
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293DigitalHow to buy Yaka and pay for electricity on Eversend
Electricity is a modern basic need and the introduction of Yaka meters in Uganda has made it easier to monitor usage in...
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148TechWhat next for BlackBerry phones after end of TCL partnership?
Do you have a BlackBerry phone, or are you planning on purchasing one? Your options could have to be revisited. The phone...
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204DigitalThis online tool tracks the Coronavirus outbreak in realtime
The festive season in Chinese territory has been highly headlined by the coronavirus outbreak. What began as a controllable infection in the...
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186TechUber increases UberX fares effective 29th January 2020
Ride-hailing company, Uber, has increased its UberX fares for yet another time in just 3 months. In what the firm has termed...
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210StartupsA 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...
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242StartupsThe Innovation Village Kampala is expanding to Gulu, Jinja, and Mbarara
It’s been just over four years of programmes and projects based in Kampala, and The Innovation Village is thinking of a new...
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236TechPoll: 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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304TelecomWhich is the best mobile data deal in Uganda this 2020?
In the world today, data is the way to go and internet connectivity is the key driver. The world revolves around it...
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298TechForget Google Instant Apps, here’s Huawei Quick Apps
The Google-Huawei divorce from last year left a lot to mend if the latter was to continue doing business. There were unanswered...
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213TechFacebook puts plans for ads in WhatsApp on hold
For all the fears we had that Facebook could initiate the presence of ads in WhatsApp, the verdict is now clear. It...
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238TelecomLycamobile officially launches in Uganda
Over a year ago, rumour around town was that a new telco – Lycamobile – was to make its way into the...
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141DigitalReport: Uganda yet to embrace e-shopping, Jumia leads in Africa
In every country where the survey was carried out, except for Tanzania, Jumia was ranked the number one most used online shopping...
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214StartupsYellowBird spices up ride-sharing with Car Pooling feature
As economies grow, and tech takes shape, service cost saving becomes easier to implement. Rising ride-sharing app, YellowBIRD, is revolutionizing the industry...
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176StartupsAntler 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...
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207TelecomThis is why the Africell new voice bundles are unbeatable
When you opt to get yourself a new Africell SIM card, which will cost you UGX 2,000, it comes pre-loaded with UGX...
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178Tech
Uber introduces PIN code feature for riders to identify the right drivers
As part Uber’s strategy to beef up the safety of its riders, the company is offering users a four-digit PIN code to...
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212TelecomHere’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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171Tech
How to save your WhatsApp chat history
Your WhatsApp chats are automatically backed up and saved daily to your phone’s memory. Depending on your settings, you can also periodically...
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184TelecomRuth Sebatindira: The big task ahead for the new UTL Administrator
Following months of uncertainty on the future of Uganda Telecom (UTL), amidst wars between the telco’s administration and government officials, a new...
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195DigitalHow 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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176Tech2020 Telegram update: New Theme Editor, Send When Online
The internet and any interaction on it revolves around social media. With more than a billion social media users actively switching between...
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202StartupsChipper Cash plans Southern Africa expansion after $6M seed round
Cross-border remittance and P2P payments platform, Chipper Cash, has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Deciens Capital. Raptor Group also...
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240DigitalNetflix 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...
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209TechThis is why you should not write on currency notes
In a strong wave of political activism and economic imbalance, there have been numerous attempts by individuals to put writings on various...
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216TechQatar Airways investing BIG in new Rwanda airport
Qatar Airways has agreed to take a 60% stake in a new $1.3 billion international airport in Rwanda. The @RwandaGov and @qatarairways...
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251TechJumia closing its Food business in Rwanda
Jumia Rwanda is suspending its Food delivery service in the country after six years of operations. The new development makes Rwanda the...
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297DigitalMilima Cyber Academy passes out security professionals
Information security training firm, Milima Cyber Academy, has passed out over 40 professionals from its four cohorts that have undergone extensive training...
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239Tech
Uber expands to Ivory Coast
Global ride hailing app, Uber, has officially launched in Ivory Coast’s capital city Abidjan. This is part of its bid to expand...
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228TechJumia Kenya reportedly lays off staff in bid to cut costs
The rise to becoming Africa’s largest e-commerce site is becoming a lot costly for Jumia. After recently closing shop in Cameroon and...
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236TechJumia Uganda Black Friday hits new milestones
Jumia Uganda has reported that it hit a new record of online sales during the just concluded Black Friday, saying the volumes...
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265TelecomThe Unbeatables: Africell unveils the cheapest voice and data bundles
Africell Uganda has unveiled a new set of voice and data bundles as part of its #NewChapter initiative. Alongside the new menu...
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245TechInfinix S5 Lite Unboxing and First Impressions
Infinix Mobile recently launched the Infinix S5 and S5 Lite to the Ugandan market. An out-of-the-bracket make, the new phones have an...
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345TechJumia 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...
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286TechHow to enable 2FA for Twitter without using your phone number
Most of the social media platforms we access today require the use of passwords or PIN input. However, there is need to...
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213TechList of all countries that Ugandan Passport holders can visit
Travelling is fun, especially if you are moving country to country. Once you get a stamp into your Ugandan passport, you can...
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330StartupsThese are the winners of the first Disruptive Agricultural Technology (DAT) Challenge in Uganda
Winners of the first Disruptive Agricultural Technology (DAT) Challenge in Uganda were announced at a conference held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in...
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318TechThe Infinix S5: 4 cameras on the back, punch-hole in front
The days of having to cut display sizes to create room for front cameras are about to go into history. And or,...
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339TechTecno Camon 12 Review: The new Camon King
The Tecno Camon 12 is the latest release in the brand’s camera smartphone series and from the little time we’ve spent with...
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324StartupsChinese investors fund $120 million into Opera’s fintech startup OPay
Opera’s African focused fintech startup OPay has raised a $120 million Series B funding round from Chinese investors. According to the company’s...
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315TechTECNO Camon 12 first impressions: Impressive!
Whenever you hear of the term Camon, two things come right to the mind: Tecno and Camera! Yes, the Camon series are...
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243TechHow about an Infinix smartphone with a punch-hole camera?
Innovation in the smartphone industry keeps on growing. Gone is the era when we thought that the beautiful and significant features were...
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206TechKaiOS 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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509TelecomHow to send and receive money from abroad with Airtel Money
Airtel Uganda has added international transfer services on its Airtel Money platform. This is to ease the remittance of money by its...
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502DigitalAbsa 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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276TechInfinix Hot 8 Hands-on: Hot and Powerful!
If you love holding a smartphone and owning it to yourself, it is on a rare occasion that an Infinix device betrays...
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311TechDFCU Bank partners with Vivo Energy Uganda to have Agency banking at Shell outlets
Vivo Energy Uganda, that company that distributes and markets Shell branded fuels and lubricants has partnered with DFCU Bank to offer agency...
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304StartupsUganda hosting 2019 Disruptive Agricultural Technology and Innovation Challenge
In collaboration with the World Bank Group, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), is hosting the DAT Innovation Challenge...
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275TechChrome will let you know if the site you’re visiting is SLOW
The upgrade in network connectivity and the continued advancement in internet technologies have changed the face of surfing. Demands are now over...
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311DigitalVisa 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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353TechSafeBoda is adding food delivery to the app’s services
SafeBoda is adding food delivery and ordering services to its app. The motorcycle hailing app, which has proven to offer a lot...
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359TechBarclays Bank Uganda officially changes its name to Absa Bank Uganda
Barclays Bank Uganda is no more! The company has rebranded to Absa Bank Uganda and will, with effect from November 11th 2019,...
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329DigitalHow to create a catalog in WhatsApp Business app
Doing business no longer requires the presence of physical premises where customers can find you. The cumulative development in technology and digital...
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532TelecomAirtel Uganda unveils its new Broadband Internet package
Airtel Uganda has unveiled a new solution for homes, Small and Medium Enterprises that offers uninterrupted internet at affordable rates. The company has...
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475TechHow 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...
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656TelecomMTN Uganda adds all-networks call minutes to its bundles
MTN Uganda has unveiled a new set of voice call bundles. The package, dubbed #MTNSupu, is a set of minute bundles that...
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413Digital5 new features most likely coming to Twitter in 2020
There are so many things we always wish we could have when using social media apps, especially Twitter. One particular thing that...
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301StartupsAndela sets ground in Egypt with full remote facility
Andela has formally established itself in North Africa by launching a fully remote centre in Egypt during a launch ceremony held in...
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219TechEverything 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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282Tech
How to enable Dark Mode on WhatsApp Web
Dark mode is becoming a user favourite and its availability on an app’s interface is becoming mandatory. Many of the social media...
