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18StartupsNokia phone maker, HMD Global, secures $230mn in Series A2 round
The maker of Nokia phones, HMD Global, has secured $230 million in the first of its Series A2 funding round. The sum...
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277DigitalHow to choose who can reply to your tweets
The openness on Twitter lets everyone, including people you don’t follow or who don’t follow you, to reply or have their opinion...
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45DigitalSocial media ‘rumours’ could get you imprisoned in Tanzania
If you thought social media liberated your freedom of speech, do not reside in Tanzania. The state is now labelling it illegal...
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49TechHow to protect your devices against ransomware attacks
Sometimes, having software installed on your PC might appear cheap and of minimal cost, but the eventuality of this might result in...
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53TechHow to easily change your PC’s IP address
In case the term is new to you, an IP is a unique address that identifies a device on the Internet or a local...
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79TechTecno Mobile rewarding Ugandans in 12th Anniversary celebrations
This August, Tecno Mobile is celebrating its 12th anniversary in Uganda. Having started as a feature phone manufacturer and distributor back in...
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79TechSuperSport new channel line-up effective 1st September
Effective September 1st 2020, SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv should be able to enjoy special dedicated channels for leagues and sports,...
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98TelecomAirtel Uganda unveils online shop for easy access to devices
Airtel Uganda has unveiled an online shop on its website that will enable customers conveniently, quickly and safely order for devices. The platform...
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86StartupsList of the 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge Finalists
Ecobank Group has announced the finalists from the 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The challenge, in its third edition, is designed to deepen...
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85TelecomWhy the Telkom-Airtel Kenya merger collapsed
Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya have dropped their plans to merge due to frustrations faced by the two in the process. The...
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86DigitalHow to access your Gmail account via Telegram
The advancement in technology not only allows us to do much more with less resources, but also gives room for integration of...
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79TechGalaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus: Specifications and Price
Among the new gadgets that Samsung launched at its Unpacked 2020 event is the Galaxy Tab S7. According to the company, the...
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66TechSamsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra Specifications
At its Unpacked 2020 event, Samsung has officially launched its Note 20 line up, the latest handset in the Note smartphone series...
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66TelecomMTN Group reportedly selling its stake in Jumia
According to reliable sources, MTN Group is planning to sell part or all of its US$243-million stake in Jumia Technologies. This is as...
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76TechList of insecure VPNs you might be using
Just as they say, free things are never free! Equally, some VPNs may be free, but you could pay a price by...
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71DigitalWhatsApp starts rolling out the ‘Search the web’ feature
In this time when everyone is at home and a lot on their device, it is hard to contain the spread of...
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119TechAbsa Bank Uganda now offers contactless functionality on Visa debit cards
Absa Bank Uganda recently unveiled the contactless tap functionality on its vertical Visa debit cards and POS machines. Following the launch of the...
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96TechHuawei’s ICT Academy: A Fertile Soil for ICT Talent Cultivation
In May 2019, Huawei ignited an Information Communications Technology (ICT) Academy in Uganda to Improve the number and quality of IT professions...
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115TechArtificial intelligence and dating: how AI affects your choice of partner
The world of online dating has transformed romance in many ways. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to make a serious impact...
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128TechHipods H2: Tecno’s first true wireless earbuds
One of the most interesting innovations in the smartphone industry are the wireless earbuds. Smartphone manufacturers are adopting this trend to let...
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118TelecomYou can now pay at Game Stores using Airtel Money Pay
Airtel Uganda has launched a partnership with Game Stores that will see Airtel Money subscribers pay for their purchases using Airtel Money...
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132DigitalHow to enable App Lock on Facebook Messenger
The biggest concern that social media users always have is how much control they have over their personal information and private chats....
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133Tech5 Tips to ensuring your phone battery lasts longer
Gone are the days when you could have a spare battery for your phone. So that when the one in misbehaves or...
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127DigitalHow to share your screen in Facebook Messenger
Since the coronavirus kept us all home and mostly online, Facebook has been busy upgrading its Messenger’s capabilities. One key feature that...
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131TechWhat is Bolt Go, the company’s low cost service?
Ride-hailing platform Bolt this week launched a new low-cost service called Bolt Go in South Africa. Through this, the company aims to...
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512TechGoogle Play Pass: Everything you need to know about it
Majority of Android users access the apps they use off the Google Play Store, given the freedom it comes with and the...
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128StartupsJobberman, Mastercard to place 3 million Nigerians in employment by 2025
Jobberman, the single largest online job placement and training website in sub-Saharan Africa, has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to tackle unemployment...
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168Techitel P36 Full review
The itel P36 is an impressive phone coming with new attractive features you’d definitely not expect of it. At UGX 310,000, one...
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125TechHow to turn on dark mode in Microsoft Office on your PC
If you are inseparable with your PC, you could as well be a good friend to Microsoft Office apps such as Word,...
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161Techitel P36 unboxing and first impressions
The itel P36 is the company’s brand new budget smartphone, and we’ve got the opportunity to hold and spend some time with...
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180DigitalThe Morning After: Is Twitter safe to use?
Yesterday, hackers had their day – yet again! A number of high-profile Twitter accounts were simultaneously targeted and hacked in what happened...
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194StartupsFileTax is helping businesses file taxes with ease
While some people and businesses in Uganda would be willing to pay taxes, the cumbersome procedures make it difficult for many to...
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176StartupsYapheh: Offering salon services at a click of a button
If there is anything that the corona virus crisis has taught business people in Uganda and world over, it is the power...
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121StartupsTrade-Lance: Using tech to leave a lasting mark in lives
While the COVID-19 crisis has taught people the importance of digital technologies in all aspects of life, its importance has been greatly...
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138TelecomBuilding the 5G future on an LTE foundation
The latest report from GSA shows, by the end of May 2020, 386 operators globally had announced they were investing in 5G,...
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162TechItel Mobile launches the itel P36 and P36 PRO LTE
itel Mobile, Africa’s leading consumer-centric smartphone brand, has introduced cutting edge additions to its flagship power series; itel P36 and P36 Pro...
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174TechHow to download and install iOS 14 public beta
You can install an early version of the iOS 14 software that runs on your phone and offer feedback to help improve...
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191Techitel P36: Specs, Price, and Availability in Uganda
The itel P36, itel’s latest product from the power series has been unveiled in Uganda, coming in succession after the P33.
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138TechHow to turn on Dark Mode on your Windows 10 PC
If you have not yet tried it out, and are eager to, here is how to turn on the dark mode on...
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231TelecomMTN WakaNet vs Airtel Broadband: Which is better?
We take a look at two products offered on the market today - the MTN Wakanet and Airtel Broadband.
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179StartupsJumia Uganda appoints Julian Byamugisha as new Logistics Country Manager
Jumia Uganda has announced Julian Byamugisha as their new Jumia Services Country Manager. Jumia Services aggregates a network of self-managed and third-party...
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152Telecom4G networks support communities through Covid-19 pandemic
Much of the current hype in the telecommunications space focuses on the roll-out of 5G technology, the new mobile networks that will...
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91StartupsHamwe East Africa: Digitizing agriculture
Digital agriculture is increasingly gaining prominence across the world. It is predicted that by 2021, the digital agriculture market, including value of...
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146StartupsMerchandise Uganda: Linking sellers to buyers
Merchandise Uganda, an e-commerce platform that connects sellers to buyers is increasingly gaining prominence in Uganda, owing to its ability to connect...
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146Tech5 Features we love about the Tecno Camon 15
Smartphone holders are always sure of one thing, the device you hold has a better and much more beautiful version in the...
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124StartupsYo Uganda: Demystifying digital wallets in Uganda
Mobile wallets have over the past few years become a buzzword in most countries across the world, including Uganda. However, one name stands...
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76StartupsMwanjala kicks off digital financial inclusion drive in Zambia
Mwanjala Technologies, a Zambian company based in Kitwe Lusaka seeks to connect buyers and sellers with proper delivery lines and digital payment...
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177StartupsMindset Coders: Equipping children with coding skills
There is growing demand in developed nations for schools to teach children coding from an early age. This is because most schools...
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203DigitalHow to get started with Instagram Reels
Instagram recently launched its own short video feature called Reels. The new feature lets users create videos on the app, add creative...
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84StartupsStarTimes Solar lights up rural communities
While previously life for most Ugandans, especially those living in rural areas, would come to near standstill after sunset due to lack...
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115StartupsGES Online School: Education amid Covid-19 pandemic
While the Covid-19 pandemic caught nations unware, paralyzing businesses and service provision in many countries, it also sparked off a wave of...
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190TechTecno Camon 15 Full Review
Tecno has once again raised the bar for what consumers should expect from a mid-range premium smartphone with its new Camon 15...
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224TechHow to set Dark Theme for Google Docs on Android
Google is enhancing its Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android with Dark theme support. The company says the dark theme will ‘intelligently...
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170Techitel unveiling the P36 in Uganda. Here’s what we expect
When was the last time you heard of an itel P-series phone in release? It should have been the P33, released last...
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156StartupsJUMO: Social impact financial products to the unbanked
Reimagining finance in emerging markets by extending financial services to the underserved and the excluded has been JUMO’s goal since inception. This explains...
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156StartupsSwipe2Pay: Helping SMEs transit to e-payments, access loans
The evolution of Financial Technology companies (FinTechs) is increasingly playing a critical role in salvaging informally operated Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs),...
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80StartupsFrontier Alliance: Making diaspora remittances easy & affordable
While Sub-Saharan Africa countries are among the largest recipients of diaspora remittances, the region also suffers with some of the highest transfer...
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140TechTecno Camon 15 First Impressions
The new Tecno Camon 15 series offer an ultimate flagship smartphone experience, with a key focus on the cameras, while keeping the...
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81StartupsLend in a Box: Boosting financial inclusion
With financial exclusion still a big challenge globally, players in the financial technology space are increasingly working towards breaking the barriers by...
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142StartupsMyLib: Bringing primary school revision and learning alive
While education experts in Uganda put the ideal teacher-pupils ratio at one teacher to 53 pupils, most schools have three times the...
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149TelecomISBAT, Airtel to offer students free access to Virtual Learning
ISBAT University has announced a new partnership with Airtel Uganda aimed at providing students with free access to the University’s Hybrid Blended...
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316Tech5 ways to earn and save money with the Chipper Cash app
Making transactions and exchanging cash over an app is by far one of the most powerful technological developments to-date. You don’t have...
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237StartupsJumia: 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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171StartupsFlutterwave: Integrating businesses to ease cross-border payments
A growing number of businesses and buyers in Africa are increasingly embracing e-commerce, thanks to COVID-19 that saw governments enforce restrictions on...
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175TechPerfect your photos with a Selfie Stick Tripod from Odukar
We are past the age when photography is an occupation for a few. No, the advancement in technology now guarantees that you...
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160StartupsPegasus Technologies making a difference in digital payments space
It may still be a nascent industry but Uganda is increasingly making huge leaps in the digital payment technologies space. Huge sums of...
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196DigitalHow to enable dark mode on WhatsApp
The WhatsApp dark mode theme is now available on all WhatsApp platforms including mobile, web and the desktop app. The company has...
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204DigitalWhatsApp adds Animated Stickers, QR codes
WhatsApp has confirmed that it is adding a number of new features that shall be rolling out over the next few weeks....
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145StartupsAndela 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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177TechMost downloaded apps and games in 2020 so far
Thanks to COVID-19, a number of us have found much more use in our smartphones and gadgets at home. Because of the...
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123StartupsXente: Facilitating cashless transactions across Africa
While Europe, America and Asia, the main trading partners with Africa are increasingly getting cashless, over 90 per cent of the population...
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210DigitalSpotify Premium Duo: What is it and what do you get?
The interesting aspect about subscribing to streaming services is the allowance for multiple users on one account. This gives you the best...
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253TelecomMTN South Africa launches commercial 5G services
MTN has launched its commercial 5G services in several cities across South Africa. The network, which shall be accessed from 100 sites, makes South...
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143StartupsSafeBoda: Transforming the transport sector with value
With huge traffic congestion in most African cities, the easiest way for one to travel from one point to another is by...
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164DigitalList of Chinese-made apps now banned in India
Following weeks of escalating tensions along the disputed border between India and China, the Government of India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT...
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159TechHow 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...
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206TechInfinix Note 7 Review: Arguably the best Infinix Note ever
Infinix recently launched the Note 7, its latest mid-range Android smartphone. Much as the previous versions have been a competition for a...
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191DigitalHow to download videos and photos from Instagram
Social media is not just about posts any more. You can now get entertained, educated, sold to, and even communicated to across...
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164TechInfinix 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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139TechInsiders 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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94StartupsNakasero 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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205TechInfinix Note 7 unboxing and first impressions
Given that it was announced globally in April, we’ve been anxiously waiting on the Infinix Note 7 to be launched in Uganda....
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207DigitalShell Uganda introduces online shopping platform
Customers are now able to do their shopping at Shell Select shops through a new online shopping platform dubbed “Click to Collect...
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127StartupsCraft 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...
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234TechTecno Camon 15: Specs, Price, and Availability in Uganda
Tecno Mobile has officially launched the Camon 15, the latest handset in the camera smartphone series by the company. For anyone that...
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241TelecomTecno Mobile, MTN Uganda partner to launch the Camon 15
TECNO Mobile Uganda has again joined hands with MTN Uganda to launch the latest addition in the Camon series popularly known for...
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82StartupsUgMart: Facilitating cross-border payments
The Ugandan economy is heavily weighted in international trade, especially as an importer, mainly from China. Despite this, traders were finding challenges with...
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233TelecomMTN now has 100 million customers connected to the internet
Access to the internet has the power to change lives and bridge inequalities and MTN Group reached a significant milestone by recording...
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181Tech7 ways to make your web browser more secure
People’s dependency on the internet often makes us forget about the lack of security that our web browsers have. Your security can...
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112StartupsEnabling Finance is playing a role in democratizing financial services
Making financial services available to more people by lowering costs and barriers to access is increasingly becoming a key focus area for...
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71StartupsBuladde: A Sacco for land development
While most Ugandans describe land as the key to wealth, leaving it idle for years is not a smart idea. In Uganda, it...
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146StartupsSqoin: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies to boost financial inclusion
Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrencies – digital representation of value that are digitally traded and act as a medium of exchange, a unit...
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235DigitalCovid-19 deepens need for low cost effective remittances
Countries around the world went to battle with a novel virus that emerged late in 2019 in order to save millions of...
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80StartupsChapChap: changing the narrative about SMEs
Talk about Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda and they will tell you how majority die before celebrating their fifth...
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68StartupsCytrone’s free digital transactions to boost financial inclusion
Ugandans across the country could soon be able to access safe and convenient financial services if Cytrone launches its free financial inclusion...
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70StartupsSocial Lend Africa: Closing financing gap for small businesses
While micro, small and medium enterprises account for over 80% of businesses in Uganda and employ the largest number of the country’s...
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375TechInfinix 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...
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71StartupsTrue 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...
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70StartupsTrustfinity: Enhancing refugees’ access to saving and credit
While access to affordable financial services plays a vital role in enabling refugees cope with negative shocks, reduce exposure to risk and...
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71StartupsLusuku Online: Linking farmers to buyers
Many small farmers in Uganda usually sell their produce at giveaway prices as middlemen often exploit them by offering low prices even...
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239TechDimension 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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48StartupsYOTV: 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...
