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249StartupsStudents win Shs5m to enrich their business ideas
Press release: Through an entrepreneurship program funded by Diamond Trust Bank (U) LTD (DTB), learners at Aga Khan School (primary and secondary)...
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1.4KTelecomMTN, biNu partner to enable all websites & apps to be #datafree for South Africans
Press release: MTN and #datafree pioneer biNu today announced a partnership that will enable mobile subscribers in South Africa to access websites...
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356Startups11 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...
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214StartupsWhat 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...
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203TechHow 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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628Tech5 easy ways to protect your digital privacy in 2019
These smart strategies can lessen your chances of falling victim to the next data breach By Allen St. John Though there’s plenty...
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353StartupsWhat makes a successful startup team
By Eva de Mol When venture capital investors are doing due diligence, they focus carefully on the financial side of the business....
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794DigitalBriefing: 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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535TechHow to protect yourself from camera and microphone hacking
Last week was unsettling for Mac users worried that someone could hijack the cameras and microphones built into their phones and laptops....
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318DigitalIs using public WiFi still a bad idea?
It depends, security experts say. Encryption has made web surfing safer but not risk-free. Security experts have long advised people to avoid...
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329TechHow to preserve laptop battery life
By Consumer Reports Question: I’ve heard conflicting advice about preserving laptop battery life. What should I actually be doing? Answer: There is...
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395StartupsNeed 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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1.3KTelecomTumwebaze: We’re internally fighting OTT tax
By Frank Tumwebaze In this article, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance explains why OTT tax is not the reason prices...
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600Startups5 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...
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389StartupsAfrican innovators invited to compete at World Summit Award 2019
African innovators under the age of 26 have been called to apply for participation in the World Summit Award 2019. The innovators...
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394StartupsMy 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...
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400StartupsAre 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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824TelecomBriefing: M-SCAN’s Kyomuhendo is Mandela Washington fellow; UCC probes Airtel 4G; Chipper Cash Country manager and more
Welcome to Your Briefing! Phyllis Kyomuhendo, a co-founder of Mobile Scan Solutions, or M-SCAN, is among Africans that traveled to the U.S....
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436TechHow to send uncompressed images on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is notorious for compressing its images, so that otherwise-beautiful pictures look like they were shot from a generations-old camera phone. I...
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364StartupsWhat 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...
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444StartupsThe 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...
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382DigitalHow to make your VPN more secure
A VPN is the best way to keep yourself anonymous and your sensitive data safe online, but you’ll want to make sure...
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312StartupsWhy 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...
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245TechThe case against Dark Mode
The main advantage of apps with a dark mode is that they don’t shine so brightly in our eyes late at night....
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325Startups3 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...
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380StartupsInvestors 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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395Startups
The real reasons employees come to work at your startup
By Tiffany Philippou As someone who has spent almost a decade working with startups, I am always amazed at the genuine belief...
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855StartupsYour idea is worthless. This is what matters
By Fahim Saleh You may have a great idea, but that doesn’t make you a successful entrepreneur. With the idea, you’re about...
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553DigitalAfrica Blockchain Conference 2019 ends: Here’s a rundown on what transpired
The second edition of the Africa Blockchain Conference drew to a close yesterday, the 4th of July, at the Kampala Serena where...
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601Startups5 tough lessons from quitting my full-time job to start a business
By Matt Sandrini What I would do differently going back… Quitting my full-time job was one of the worst decisions of my...
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396StartupsWhy great leaders let their team feel the pressure
By Dave Bailey If you’ve ever felt like you’re being too easy on your team, here’s how and why you should let...
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330StartupsLies entrepreneurs tell themselves
By Steve Blank When I was in my 20’s I worked at Convergent Technologies, a company that was proud to be known...
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1.2KDigitalBriefing: Gen. Tumwine worried about internet power; SafeBoda reportedly disagrees with investors
Good evening, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the SautiTech Briefing Gen. Tumwine calls for strong cybersecurity policies The 2-day...
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651Digital10 online businesses you can start NOW
By Larry Kim Want to become a solopreneur? There are so many options for hustlers and dreamers that want to forge their...
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563Startups
What really kills most startups
By Carl Tashian Recognizing the human reasons your business failed is the only way to prevent it from happening again I’ve noticed...
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585StartupsBriefing: Ruge’s startup collects Shs3.9bn; Ugandan movies nab top U.S. awards and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! It’s the second day in the second half of 2019 and we welcome you to the Tuesday edition...
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1.3KStartupsBriefing: Tumwebaze says local app BUCXS got Shs100m to battle WhatsApp; Interconnect rates reduced and more
Good evening, SautiTech reader! Welcome to the second half of 2019 and this is the rundown of stories in the startup and...
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867DigitalUCC’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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1.2KStartupsBriefing: DJ Karo & Rugyendo’s startups get govt grants; Rukutana educates Anite on UTL; Okecho out of MTN Uganda and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Friday edition of the SautiTech where you read about the latest reports in the tech...
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545StartupsWhy passion isn’t the secret ingredient for startup success
Think about solving a problem instead By Aytekin Tank “You’re missing the point.” This was not the first dinner with a hopeful...
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439Digital5 symptoms of content strategy failure (and how to get it back on track)
By SocialMediaToday Considering the amount of ads thrust under our noses, is it any wonder that we’re ignoring the majority? Your favorite...
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499DigitalOrange 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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387StartupsUrgency could kill your startup
By Alexander Muse Never attempt to create a sense of urgency to invest One of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs raising capital face...
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2.2KDigital
Briefing: Airtel-MTN mobile money transfers suspended; Twebaze ‘faces axe’; Uber rates raised and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the SautiTech rundown of the top stories in the tech and startup...
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1.2KTelecom
Briefing: 60 startups qualify for govt fund; Airtel free internet; Kiira car assembly plant takes shape and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! Here is a rundown of the latest stories in the Ugandan startup and tech space. Govt increases NIISP-funded...
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1.0KDigitalNominees for eGovernment excellence awards unveiled
Ahead of the E-Government Excellence Awards ceremony that will be held on Thursday, June 27 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, the...
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728StartupsAfrica Blockchain Conference’s Tech Expo attracts participation from top tech firms
Press release: With only a few days to go, more top players in Uganda’s tech industry have confirmed participation in the upcoming...
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340TechIn Brief: Rwakakamba nabs international deal; Rubashumira stuns commonwealth; Social media conference returns and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the rundown of stories in the tech and startup space in Uganda...
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473StartupsInnovex Uganda lands UK AID deal; Nala hiring for Uganda; MTN Rwanda to pay subscribers and more
Good evening, Briefing reader! Here is a rundown of the latest developments in the tech and startup ecosystem in Africa Carrefour to...
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415TechIn Brief: Kabushenga named Jobberman CEO; Gitta honored by Rolex; Nakawa innovation hub complete and more
Hello, Briefing readers! Here is a rundown of the biggest stories in the tech and startup space in Africa. Gitta is now...
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217Startups
4 ways to make a better first impression with investors
By James Shomar We specialize in working with experienced founders so the majority of pitches I hear tend to be from entrepreneurs...
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173TechUgandan students to benefit from IBM’s quantum computer program
IBM will be collaborating with sixteen universities in Africa to expands its Quantum computer program in Africa. The universities will be picked...
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264TechCan banks come up out of the abyss of agent banking?
By John Paul Ssemyalo The introduction of agent banking on the Ugandan market has created a lot of excitement and opportunities for...
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181Startups
This is killing your startup. Keep it up and you will fail
By Austin Lawson It’s funny to me that I’m writing this article as I am uniquely qualified to write it. It’s certainly...
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389StartupsBriefing: Russian ride-hailing firm in Uganda; MTN spices voice bundles; NSSF innovation fund
Good evening, Briefing reader! Welcome to the SautiTech rundown of the latest reports in the startup and tech space. MTN increases voice...
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418TechTop Ugandan tech firms warm up for Expo at Africa Blockchain Conference 2019
Press Release — Renowned Uganda and global tech companies will gather at the Kampala Serena Conference Center for a two-day tech expo...
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197Tech3 reasons why you need to protect your IP
In the UK, cybercrime accounts for over 50% of all crimes, and this is a great cause for concern. Most people store...
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173StartupsThese 6 signs indicate your startup is destined for booming success
By Nathan Resnick Be honest with yourself: How do you measure up? Have you ever shot a basketball and known from the...
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256TechIn brief: Makerere’s Mugume grabs Shs479m grant; Tumwebaze inaugurates UBC, UPL boards and more
Hi, Briefing reader! Welcome to this edition of Your Briefing where you’ll find the latest updates in the startup and tech space...
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253StartupsBriefing: Funding opportunities; Ugandan startups in Tunisia; MTN mobile money on Netflix; A LinkedIn for Africa and more
Hi, Briefing reader! Welcome to this edition of Your Briefing where you’ll find the latest updates in the startup and tech space...
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206TelecomAirtel Africa eyes $1 billion London listing
By Reuters Airtel Africa Ltd, a subsidiary of Indian telecoms group Bharti Airtel Ltd, is considering a stock market flotation in London,...
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205StartupsSeed round: How much money should I raise?
By Tomer Dicturel Seed round financing refers to money raised in the earliest stages of running a startup and usually represents the...
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160TechBriefing: Museveni meets MTN’s ‘super negotiator’; Incompetent Katamba; SafeBoda upbeat about GoJek deal and more
Welcome to the last week of May, Briefing readers! Let’s start with quotes: “Opinion has caused more trouble on this little earth...
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311StartupsWith Power of ‘X’ campaign, Andela widens recruitment scope
Andela, the company building distributed engineering teams with Africa’s top software engineers, is recruiting mid and senior level developers in 2019, as...
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157Startups
MTN Kamunye maker KaiOS raises $50m series B round
KaiOS Technologies, maker of KaiOS, the leading mobile operating system for smart feature phones, including MTN Kamunye, announced on Thursday $50 million...
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401TechIn brief: New ride-hailing firm in Kampala; new twist in Nantaba case; Java House closes unit; Rwanda’s $5bn green city and more
Good afternoon, Briefing reader! In your Tuesday briefing, we bring you the latest information in the tech and startup ecosystem, focusing mainly...
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236TechRwanda to host Motorola’s regional ICT hub
The Government has announced that it has entered into a five-year agreement with Motorola Solutions to build local ICT capacity, as Rwanda...
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217StartupsAfrican youth called to apply for Greenpreneurs clean energy challenge
The global Greenpreneurs challenge has rolled out the 2019 edition, with applications open to Africans between the ages of 17 and 35....
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318TechAcing Microsoft MCSA: SQL 2016 database development and 70-761 exam with the right books and Prepaway dumps
Whether you are a newbie or an expert, for sure you’ve come across Microsoft. Aside from their renowned product and services, they...
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279Tech13 tips to extend the lifespan of your phone battery
By Lauren Stephen It’s harder to replace your phone’s lithium-ion battery than it is to treat it right in the first place. Many...
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189TechIn 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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356TechHuawei injects $173 million into construction of Kenya’s tech city
By iAfrikan Kenya has received funding from Huawei for the building of a data center at Konza Technology City which is located...
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481TelecomUCC: These are 10 things you need to know about ongoing SIM card validation exercise
Telecom operators in Uganda are currently conducting a sim card validation exercise which is being supervised by UCC, the communications regulator. Since...
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579DigitalHow cryptocurrency could spread in Uganda
We occasionally hear about blockchain innovations in Africa but what about bitcoin specifically? It’s not uncommon for blockchain, the underlying tech that...
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465TelecomPoa! Internet rolls out public WiFi to rural communities in Kenya
poa! Internet announced the completion of Kenya’s largest public Wi-Fi network with the deployment of more than 3,000 WiFi hotspots across Nairobi...
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216StartupsNataliey Bitature: How to build character for success in business, life
“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect,” Bruce Lee once said. Have you ever wondered what people, especially those you spend...
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561TelecomMTN Uganda to disconnect unverified numbers ‘registered under your NIN’
MTN Uganda has announced Friday that it will disconnect telephone numbers that are not yet verified, following a recent directive by the...
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110StartupsHow to get an investor’s attention
By Joe Procopio Let’s talk about how a startup founder gets funded. And why they don’t. I get about a dozen questions...
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336TechRwanda in talks with Russia to set up nuclear research centre
Rwanda is considering setting up a Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST) within the next five years, an official from the...
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1.1KDigitalGoogle News Initiative Innovation Challenge expands to Africa
Google has announced that the Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge is launching in Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey in June....
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584DigitalLeveraging telemedicine, Liquid Telecom & Aga Khan Hospital reducing healthcare costs in remote Kenya
Liquid Telecom Kenya has made telemedicine a reality for thousands of patients at the Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa. Using its high-speed fiber...
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594DigitalNIRA responds to frequently asked questions on National IDs, Birth & Death certificates, other services
Created in 2015, NIRA is a government agency mandated to register births and deaths in Uganda and to develop a National Identification...
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356StartupsFlavia Tumusiime, after failing ‘miserably’ in business, helps followers find solutions
We recently introduced you to media personality Flavia Tumusiime’s YouTube channel, which has already attracted over 5000 followers. In in the latest...
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333TelecomUCC: How to apply for Short Codes in Uganda
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) defines Short Codes as “telephone numbers with fewer digits than the standard national significant and are dialed without...
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145TechXiaomi eyes clinching more market share with first Mi Home store in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chinese electronics company Xiaomi has announced that it will open its first Mi Home store in Kenya in May, making it the...
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96StartupsWhy you should pray someone steals your startup idea
By Chris Herd Any founder worth their salt — who has grown their company to any significant scale and experienced any semblance of...
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112TelecomMTN CEO deportation case: Govt maintains stance as court demands written submissions
The government of Uganda has insisted that Minister of Internal Affairs Jeje Odongo did not skip any procedure when he deported Wim...
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499TechFull list: 32 experts appointed by Museveni to champion Emerging Technologies
President Yoweri Museveni on Monday inaugurated a 32-member team of experts picked from different sectors to spearhead Uganda’s journey in the Fourth...
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552Telecom
poa! Internet to expand coverage in Kenya
Press release — poa! Internet, an internet service provider (ISP) focusing on communities, has announced it will double its network coverage area...
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246TechIn Kenya, NEMguard launched to boost crop yields without EU residue risk
Dudutech has announced the launch in Kenya of NEMguard SC to control the country’s most financially damaging crop pest with zero risk...
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631DigitalPaylater rebrands as “Carbon” to expand its financial options
Paylater, a Nigerian fintech company specializing in consumer lending, has changed its name to Carbon in light of its growing banking services....
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286TelecomIn brief: UCC woos Netflix; Ugandans to own stake in MTN, Airtel
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) officials sought the support of American streaming giant Netflix to invest in Uganda’s budding film industry, the commission...
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461TechIn Rwanda, Volkswagen to introduce electric cars for ride-hailing
German automaker Volkswagen (VW) has announced plans to introduce 50 electric cars that will be booked through its ride-hailing apps: Move Share...
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2.2KStartupsJiji acquires OLX Uganda, other units in Africa
Naspers has sold all OLX units in Africa to Jiji, a five-year-old online marketplace based in Nigeria. OLX Africa was operating in...
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124Startups
AfDB okays UGX52 Billion investment in West African entrepreneurs
The Board of the African Development Bank has approved a UGX52 billion equity investment in Adiwale Fund 1, a first-generation private equity...
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181DigitalUPDF to probe NIRA over national ID issues
Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) has instituted a team to investigate the National Information Registration Authority as issues related to the processing...
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402TelecomUCC orders telcos on multiple Sim card ownership
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has directed all the telecom companies to verify the identities of their subscribers who have multiple Sim...
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372DigitalTaxify (Bolt) ventures into food delivery in Africa
Ride-hailing firm Bolt has announced plans to launch a food delivery service, a few weeks after rebranding from Taxify. According to Markus...
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374TelecomMTN launches airtime top-up through WhatsApp
Subscribers of MTN now have an option of purchasing airtime and data bundles from the telecom giant through WhatsApp. The move, which...
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104StartupsUber’s $3b takeover of Dubai’s Careem takes shape
US ride-hailing giant Uber’s acquisition of Dubai-based rival Careem Networks FZ could be completed on Tuesday this week. This website reported in...
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222TelecomMTN 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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888TelecomRwanda has cheapest mobile data in Africa – report
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to countries with the cheapest and most expensive mobile data in the world, a new report indicates. According...