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3DigitalHow 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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12DigitalHow to Cancel your Showmax Subscription
Entertainment on the go is fun, and Showmax gives you numerous reasons to enjoy it. However, for one reason or another, you...
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17TelecomMTN, 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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27TechEthiopia 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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31TelecomSafaricom eSIM: Everything you need to know
Safaricom recently introduced eSIM support in the Kenyan market. eSIM is short for an Embedded Subscriber Identity Module, or simply an Embedded...
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24TechInfinix Note 10: Specs, Price, and Availability in Uganda
Seven months since the last Note Series launch, Infinix has launched the all-new Infinix Note 10. One would wonder why the company...
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26DigitalYou can now make WhatsApp calls on KaiOS phones
KaiOS Technologies and WhatsApp released an update that enables WhatsApp calls for KaiOS-enabled devices worldwide. The new feature is available to millions...
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32TechInfinix Uganda officially launches the Note 10 Series
Infinix Mobile has officially launched the all-new Note 10 series. The series is a new portfolio of premium smartphones that comes in...
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54StartupsShamim Nabuuma among Bloomberg New Economy Catalysts
Uganda’s Shamim Nabuuma just got inducted into the inaugural class of Bloomberg New Economy Catalysts. The selected group is a community of...
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66TelecomTelkom launches Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp
Telkom has launched Africa’s first Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp. This will enable Telkom Pay customers to make e-commerce payments....
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60TechHuawei launches Celia Keyboard, its mobile keyboard app
Huawei recently launched its self-developed mobile operating system – HarmonyOS. This is particularly to replace the Android-based EMUI with brand new software and user...
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96TechEverything to expect in the Jumia 9th Anniversary Sale
Jumia Uganda has announced a mega campaign and sale for its consumers in honour of its 9 year anniversary. The annual campaign...
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111TechHuawei unveils new products powered by HarmonyOS 2
Huawei launched a range of smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets powered by its new HarmonyOS 2 operating system, including a new version of...
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131TechWhich devices are eligible for Huawei HarmonyOS?
It is now official! Huawei has launched its new operating system, HarmonyOS that comes with distributed capabilities and cross-device platform support. The OS is...
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208TechHuawei unveils its HarmonyOS. Here’s all you need to know
2nd June was the day, and so it was! Huawei has opened a new chapter in its software ecosystem with the official...
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143Techitel 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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116DigitalKCB, Airtel Uganda partner to avail mobile financial solutions
KCB Bank Uganda and Airtel Uganda have today partnered to roll out a range of mobile financial solutions. For the ordinary Ugandan...
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108StartupsChipper Cash raises $100 mn in Series C, enters unicorn club.
Africa-focused cross-border payments startup Chipper Cash has likely joined the unicorn club. This is after securing $100 million in its Series C...
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89TechThe 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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108DigitalOnline shopping in Uganda; 8 sure ways to get the best price!
To many people, we are already in the post-COVID era, yet in reality, COVID-19 is still a scare; so much that the...
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109TechSafeBoda starts Vaccination for Drivers Aged 50 and Above
Ride-hailing app SafeBoda, in partnership with the Ministry of Health – Uganda and Kampala Capital City Authority, will run a free COVID-19...
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118Telecom
Safaricom-led Consortium granted Ethiopian Telecom License
Welcome, Safaricom Ethiopia! Yes, the country has granted an operating license to a consortium of firms led by Kenya’s Safaricom. The other...
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65TechOpinion: Don’t give up on universal broadband connectivity
Over the past year or so, digital transformation and connectivity accelerated at an unprecedented rate in societies around the world. Whether we...
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67StartupsImuka’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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73TechHow to color correct your Apple TV picture with your iPhone
As per the recent Apple announcements, you can easily use your iPhone to color balance your TV. This should enable you to...
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107TelecomHuawei-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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61TechInfinix, Jumia Uganda partner to avail the Hot 10 T
Jumia Uganda and Infinix have announced a partnership to launch the new Infinix Hot 10T model exclusively on the e-commerce platform. The...
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97DigitalHow to download movies and series on ShowMax
It is normal to have a limited internet connection to watch all the entertainment on a streaming platform. Good enough, most of...
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57TechTECNO unveils the Camon 17 with the clearest Selfie Camera
TECNO Mobile has launched the latest all upgraded CAMON series device called TECNO CAMON 17 series which comes with Free MTN 3GB...
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83DigitalClubhouse on Android: Everything you need to know
If you have been using Clubhouse on Android already, then you may have been using an unofficial version of the app. Yes,...
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159TechTecno Camon 17: Specs, Price, and Availability in Uganda
Just like the movement of the earth around the sun in the galaxy, the evolution of the Tecno Camon series keeps getting...
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160StartupsStripe-owned Paystack launches in South Africa
Paystack, the fintech start-up acquired last year by US fintech leader Stripe, is establishing a presence in South Africa as it looks...
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98TelecomLiquid 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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114DigitalREPORT: Are teams more productive while working remotely?
The inception of the Covid-19 vaccine has given dashing hopes, and perhaps a glimpse of things returning to normal. On the other...
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97DigitalHow to find Netflix movies or TV shows through codes
Netflix offers you an option to search for category-wise content, but that might not be enough for you. So, when you tap...
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292TechSiri will now ask you which app you want to play music on
When you ask Siri to play you a song or some music, it will now ask you which app you want to...
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103StartupsEnsibuuko raises $1m to scale, expand in Africa
Uganda’s fintech startup Ensibuuko has raised $1m from global impact investor FCA Investments to provide digital financial services to over 200,000 rural customers in Uganda. With the...
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108Telecom
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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115StartupsSafeBoda Launches Anniversary Promo with 50% OFF rides!
Leading ride-hailing app, SafeBoda, has today launched an exciting offer with 50% OFF rides for all cash and cashless ride customers! The...
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85DigitalDataFest 2021: Data In The Daily Life Patterns
A reunion of researchers, technology innovators, and enthusiasts has been held today to discuss the meaning and importance of data as a...
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116TechTry 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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90DigitalWhat is Netflix ‘Play Something’ and how do you use it?
Netflix has officially launched ‘Play Something’, a feature that will play a new series or film based on your tastes. It will...
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98TelecomMTN 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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82DigitalSongBoost: A music airplay tracking app for Africa
For a musician, mileage is a key driving factor in their career. The further the music goes, the more satisfaction and energy...
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83TechWhat is the Apple AirTag and how does it work?
Apple recently launched the AirTag, a small Bluetooth-based tracker that can keep track of your bags, keys, and more. Interestingly, the Apple...
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80TechHuawei: ICT can transform Africa into a green economy
Global tech company, Huawei believes that information and communication technologies, or ICTs have the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by 20%...
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94DigitalMoney Message: Nedbank’s WhatsApp payments innovation
Receiving money as soon as you ask for it, say in a text chat, is a joy! Innovations like WhatsApp banking were...
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89DigitalHow to disable autoplay on Netflix
Talk of entertainment on the go and Netflix will come to mind. Yes, all the movies, series, documentaries on the streaming service...
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85Telecom
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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82StartupsReddit Talk: Another Clubhouse competitor?
You know a product is good when the competition is stiff. That’s the category that audio social media is currently. We are...
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88TechTECNO 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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118DigitalEverything you need to know about Dogecoin
Any mention of the term cryptocurrency invites thoughts of Bitcoin. True, it is by far the most famous and valuable crypto out...
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112TelecomMillicom 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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95Digital
Showmax cuts mobile plan prices. Here they are!
One thing the pandemic has taught us is to stream. Of course, it comes with time and costs. The former, we can...
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95TelecomMTN, Airtel cleared to sell Sim cards in Nigeria again
MTN and Airtel Nigeria have finally been given permission to resume the sale of new Sim cards in Nigeria. This follows the...
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149TechHow to watch Netflix content for free (without signing up)
One reason why some people find a hard time enjoying video streaming services is the subscription. Those periodic payments sometimes seem like...
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203TechPetal Pay could be Huawei’s upcoming payment system
Just recently, it was revealed that Huawei had applied for a “Petal Pay” trademark. It has now acquired publication rights from authorities...
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119DigitalTelegram now offers a direct download option for Android
If you have used Telegram before, that is on Android, you must have gotten it from your Play Store – if at...
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98StartupsNumida Technologies raises $2.3Mn to expand operations
Ugandan fintech startup Numida has announced the close of its $2.3 million seed round. Pan-African payments company MFS Africa led the seed round. There...
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77TechAutomatically record unknown calls with Google Phone app
While we all looked away, Google added an option to take records of calls on its Phone app last year. It came...
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106Digital
How to limit Netflix content for kids
Netflix, by far, is one of the best ways to entertain yourself. In addition, you do not have to worry about what...
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62TechJumia 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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129TelecomAirtel Uganda, Multichoice unveil DStv Now bundles
Airtel Uganda and MultiChoice Uganda have announced a partnership to offer television viewing internet bundles to you. What does this mean? DStv...
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135StartupsGSMA announces 9 grantee startups helping people get online
In case you’d forgotten, the GSMA Innovation Fund for Mobile Internet Adoption and Digital Inclusion was launched in April 2020. This was about...
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120DigitalHotline: Facebook is testing its Clubhouse competitor
Clubhouse is on fire and before you know it, we shall have so many clones of it all over the place. Facebook...
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120TechHow to switch Siri voices on your iPhone and iPad
Hey Siri! should not return the same female voice response in the near future. At least not with the forthcoming update. According...
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122Digital
Clubhouse unveils a Payments feature. Here’s how it works
Audio chat app Clubhouse has begun rolling out a Payments feature. Dubbed Clubhouse Payments, it is the first monetization feature that the...
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120TechLosses drag LG out of mobile phone business
As post-COVID business begins to take shape, the adverse effects of the pandemic are slowly manifesting. It is at this time that...
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142StartupsTugende closes Series A round with $3.6m fund
Ugandan asset financing company, Tugende, has raised $3.6m in additional equity financing to close its Series A round. This additional round was...
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110TechHuawei 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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131DigitalHow to set who can comment on your Facebook posts
Sometimes it is necessary to control the comments that come up on the posts you make on social media. Yes, some sensitive...
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103DigitalPayPal now lets you “Checkout with Crypto”
PayPal recently rolled out a new “Checkout with Crypto” option on its platform. The feature lets anyone with a PayPal account that has...
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144TelecomMastercard to invest $100-million in Airtel Money
Mastercard will invest $100-million in Airtel Africa’s mobile money operations. This will signify that the telco is now valued at $2.65-billion. The...
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123StartupsGlovo raises €450M in Series-F funding
Delivery app, Glovo, has announced that it has raised €450M in its Series F funding. The round was led by New York-based...
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129StartupsChinese ride-hailing app DiDi Chuxing is now in South Africa
Chinese ride-hailing app DiDi Chuxing is now available on the African continent. This is after the start of operations in South Africa....
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125StartupsBolt 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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158Telecom
Safaricom launches 5G in Kenya. What should you expect?
Safaricom has today launched its 5G network in Kenya. With this move, Safaricom becomes the first Telco in the country to bring...
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149Digital
Here’s how to schedule a message on Telegram
There are things that can always wait, however much eager you are to get them done. It could be a Telegram message...
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154TelecomLiquid Telecom expands its fibre network to the DRC
Liquid Telecom, now Liquid Intelligent Technologies, has expanded its terrestrial fibre network to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the first...
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108StartupsJumia looking to sell shares to raise funds
Jumia is looking to raise funds from investors by selling 9 million American depositary shares (ADS) and 18 million ordinary shares. This...
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117TelecomAirtel sells towers to Helios in 4 African countries
Airtel Africa is selling its telecoms tower companies in four countries to Helios Towers. The assets are situated in Madagascar, Malawi, Chad...
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119TechHuawei releases Innovation & Intellectual Property white paper
Huawei has published a new white paper focused on innovation and intellectual property at its Forum on Innovation and IP Prospects in...
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121TechNeed a Tesla? You could buy one soon using Bitcoin
Okay, we’ve all wanted a piece of the Tesla, and probably were still figuring out how to ship it into the continent,...
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127Digital
Clubhouse isn’t on Android yet. What you see is malware
By now, you must have heard of used the audio chat app, Clubhouse. And if you are a user already, you should...
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116DigitalZoom releases SDK to enable building video-based apps
Video conferencing platform Zoom has released its Video Software Development Kit (SDK) to the general public. The Zoom SDK enables developers to leverage...
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111DigitalHuawei Assistant now lets you follow Esports scores live
Huawei has confirmed that its smart virtual assistant, Huawei Assistant will support an Esports ‘card’. It will then provide the latest scores, results, and...
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120StartupsNigeria’s Kuda Bank raises $25 million in a Series A round
Nigeria’s digital fintech, Kuda Bank has completed a $25 million Series A round to continue the provision of modern banking service for...
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96DigitalVisa plans to allow Bitcoin purchase, exchange on its network
Visa is planning to enable cryptocurrency buying and spending on its network, according to the payments company CEO Al Kelly. It is...
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108TechJumia Food slashes delivery prices to increase your savings
Online food delivery platform Jumia Food has announced a slash on delivery fees across Kampala. Starting this month, all orders placed on...
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90StartupsMedia Challenge Initiative Launches a Media Innovation Hub
Media Challenge Initiative (MCI), a youth-driven non-profit building the next generation of journalists in Africa through training, mentorship, and experiential peer-to-peer learning...
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143TechFlutterwave, PayPal partner to enable payments across Africa
For a reason that has never been clear, businesses in some African countries struggle to receive money from PayPal. Of course, it...
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629Telecom
Liquid Telecom is rebranding to Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Back in 2004, what we know now as Liquid Telecom was rebranded from Econet Satellite Services, which was founded in 1997. After...
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149StartupsmPharma partners with Belayab to launch in Ethiopia
mPharma, a health tech startup based in Ghana that manages prescription drug inventory for pharmacies and their suppliers, has signed a franchise agreement...
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127StartupsEzyAgric spreads wings, launches app in India
“Until you spread your wings, you’ll have no idea just how far you can fly”. Ugandan-based agtech platform EzyAgric, in partnership with...
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135TechHow to schedule a text with the Google Messages app
There are often those important text messages you do not want to forget to send. It could be a birthday message, a...
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134DigitalInstagram Lite is here, same fun for just 2MB
Having storage issues on your phone should not let you miss the fun that comes with social media. Yes, Facebook is assisting...
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131TechJumia Uganda unveils the 2021 Tech Week
You don’t have to save up for the festive season to buy that gadget you desire to own this 2021. No, as...
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132TechHUAWEI 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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133TechInfinix Hot 10 Play Specifications and price in Uganda
In October last year, Infinix announced the Hot 10 and Hot 10 Lite smartphones, coming with amazing specifications and at cool and affordable price...
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114TechResilience 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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100TechInfinix launches Infinix Hot 10 Play in Uganda
Premium online-driven smartphone brand Infinix today announced HOT 10 PLAY in Uganda. This latest model in the company’s Hot series is tailored...
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132DigitalHow to easily transfer your iCloud Photos collection to Google
Gone are the days when you had to manually download your iCloud Photos collection to transfer it to Google Photos. Apple has unveiled a new...