Posts By SautiTech Staff
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62StartupsApplications open for class four of Google Launchpad Africa
As Google Launchpad Africa graduated the twelve startups that participated in the third cohort of its accelerator, it also opened applications for...
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49DigitalNITA-U unveils 3 judges ahead of E-Government excellence awards ceremony
The National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) has named three officials who will officiate E-Government Excellence Awards and reveal the winners during the...
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34StartupsMinister Kasaija on ‘little’ ICT budget: It’s ‘what they asked us for’
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija said on Thursday that his ministry should not be blamed for the small...
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13StartupsUganda’s Onyancha awes MIT to close funding for clinicPesa
Chrispinus Onyancha, a Ugandan software engineer impressed the MIT D-Lab as he participated in their fellowship program dubbed Scale-Ups, which saw him...
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30TelecomMTN Mobile Money sending charges/rates in Uganda 2019
MTN Mobile Money sending charges were reduced on Monday. MTN Uganda dropped the rates by more than 50% in some ranges of...
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12StartupsTumwebaze: Law to compel ministries to buy Ugandan startups in offing
Minister of ICT and National Guidance Frank Tumwebaze said government officials are already discussing a law that will push government entities to...
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12StartupsMinister Tumwebaze launches Refactory to produce market-ready ICT graduates in Uganda
Minister of ICT and National Guidance Frank Tumwebaze on Wednesday officially commissioned Refactory, a revolutionary project aimed at churning out people that...
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15StartupsUgandan startup Cinnamon Clubs selected for Cape Town-based accelerator
Cinnamon Clubs has been selected to face off with 19 other startups in the Startupbootcamp AfriTech 2019 Final Selection Days. Cinnamon Clubs...
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14DigitalEquity Bank Uganda boosts digital services with ‘Supreme Banking’ unit
Equity Bank on Thursday rolled out its latest product dubbed Supreme Banking with the first branch set up on Plot 41 of...
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10TelecomHow to borrow data bundles from Airtel Uganda, MTN Uganda
Airtel Uganda and MTN Uganda allow you to borrow data bundles and pay back when you can. This helps when you are...
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8TelecomMTN brings Artificial Intelligence to mobile money with an eye to super app
MTN Group announced Friday it has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot, making good on its earlier commitment to roll out an...
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StartupsUganda’s Ma Role Model is raising money to create a Tinder for mentorship
I hope you’ve heard of Tinder, the social search mobile app that helps people find dates or you are probably on LinkedIn,...
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1DigitalNIRA rolls out 3-day program for instant Birth Certificate issuance, national ID registration
As Ugandans throng Kololo ceremonial grounds for the Service Excellence Exhibition, an event government entities will use to increase publicity and awareness...
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1StartupsSendy launches in Uganda to tap into logistics market
Kenyan startup Sendy has expanded its logistics arm to Uganda, focusing mainly on business to business (B2B) shipping and deliveries. The tech...
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5TechConfusion as Ugandan embassy in Brussels ‘hijacks’ Twitter account of Kigali High Commission
On Tuesday, the National Technology Authority (NITA-U) rolled out a 3-month program dubbed E-Government Excellence Awards, a heavy project aimed at inspiring...
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2StartupsUgabus, the bus booking platform, adds more features for better user experience
Ugabus Inc, the platform for booking buses to travel from Kampala to major towns in Uganda and a number of cities in...
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10TechNITA-U rolls out E-Government excellence awards with an eye to finer service delivery
The National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) on Tuesday morning launched E-Government Excellence Awards, a heavy project that will inspire government entities to...
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2StartupsUganda’s Bodawerk wants to use electric wheelchairs to enhance PWDs’ participation in economic growth
2019 continues to cast a bright future for Bodawerk International, a Ugandan-based startup that recently stunned the mobility industry with its cutting-edge...
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2TechCryptosavannah, African Union agency ink deal to promote emerging technologies in Africa
Press release: The APRM and CryptoSavannah on May 23rd entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on promoting innovation and the 4th...
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2StartupsHow to run a startup that’s running out of cash
By Tim Jackson “I need help,” said James. “My startup has got cash to last us seven months, but we’ve got a load...
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3TechBriefing: Tumwebaze says Facebook should worry: UCC nabs Hollywood deal; Shs940m for Ugandan incubation hub and more
Good morning, Briefing reader! Reads the quotes below to warm you up; “Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds.”...
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29TechAfter reviewing TECNO Spark 3 Pro, we’ve got some news for you
Normally when one has both good news and bad news, it’s only fair that the recipient suggests what she wants to hear...
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3TechIn brief: First Lady backs Rugyendo’s startup; your data not safe with NIRA; UCC, Bolt Uganda jobs; new SafeBoda app & more
Good afternoon, Briefing reader! In your Thursday briefing, we bring you the latest information in the tech and startup ecosystem, focusing mainly...
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8StartupsSafeBoda faces formidable competition as browser maker Opera joins ride-hailing industry
As SafeBoda prepares to launch its operations in Nigeria, web browser Opera has announced that it is joining the ride-hailing market in...
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7TelecomReactions as marketing coordinator Mohammad Yahfoufi leaves Africell for betting firm
Reactions poured in Tuesday as Twitter reacted to Mohammad Yahfoufi’s tweet announcing that he was quitting his job at Africell Uganda to...
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5StartupsUgandan tech startups called to apply for second edition of NTF IV Uganda
Ugandan startups leveraging technology to promote entrepreneurship in the East African nation have been called to apply for the second edition of...
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6StartupsSeedstars sets Kampala tour date, apply to win Shs1.9bn
Seedstars World Competition, an innovation showdown targeting emerging markets, has announced dates for the 2019 tours. In Kampala, innovators will face off...
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3DigitalA year of helping Ugandans locate jobs online, Q&A with Fuzu Uganda country manager Katto
Fuzu, an online platform that allows people to locate jobs and companies to recruit people while avoiding hectic paperwork, has been operating...
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10DigitalIT project to facilitate seamless data exchange among govt entities takes shape
Government authorities and ministries have kicked off discussions as Uganda steps up preparations to roll out an integrated system to facilitate seamless...
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28TechIn pictures, TECNO SparK 3 Pro out of the box
The TECNO Spark 3 Pro is finally in my hands for review, 2 weeks after we announced its launch in Uganda. The...
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6StartupsSAUTIplus launched to ease access to reproductive health information
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) on Friday rolled out SAUTIplus, a mobile application that allows youths to access timely and accurate information...
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9DigitalWhat you need to change (add or drop) a name on your national ID, Birth Certificate in Uganda
If you’ve been wondering whether it’s possible to change the name your mama gave you, then worry no more because it’s possible,...
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3TechSierra Leone President Maada Bio to grace Africa Blockchain Conference 2019
In July of this year, President Yoweri Museveni will host his Sierra Leone counterpart Julius Maada Bio as he comes to Uganda...
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6DigitalLiquid Telecom, Microsoft join forces to strengthen cybersecurity in East Africa
Liquid Telecom Kenya has launched a Microsoft Cloud service in East Africa that offers a step-change in cybersecurity for the region’s most...
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1StartupsJaguza Tech rolls out e-commerce platform with an eye to swift livestock trade
Jaguza Tech, a Ugandan-grow technology firm that innovates to ease livestock farming in Africa, has unveiled an online platform through which farmers...
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3StartupsOpportunities: Apply for Vodafone F-LANE or Pitch AgriHack
Welcome to SautiTech’s Opportunity Desk. The first opportunity is from the Vodafone Institute for Society and Communications and they are looking for...
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5StartupsChipper Cash assures on swift cross-border money transfer as it adds new features
Chipper Cash, a cross-border money transfer and payments company with operations in Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, has announced it will...
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In brief: Your WhatsApp unsafe; unpaid Nira staff; new Bolt Uganda rates; Huawei ICT Academy in Uganda and more
Good evening, SautiTech readers! This is your Tuesday evening briefing through which you will learn about the latest developments in the tech...
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9TechIn 2019, Africa Blockchain Conference to focus on 4th Industrial Revolution
On the third and fourth day of July (July 3-4), 2019 — all airways and roads will lead to the Kampala Serena...
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7StartupsBrian Gitta faces off with top innovators for Rolex laureateship
Ugandan innovator Brian Gitta, who has gained global attention for his bloodless malaria-diagnosing device is among 10 entrepreneurs from across the globe...
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4StartupsWorldCovers closes Shs22.6bn Series A to expedite growth in Uganda, other markets
WorldCover, an insurance firm with operations in Uganda, Kenya, and Ghana has nabbed a USD$6 million (about Shs22.6bn) Series A funding round,...
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8StartupsCardinal sin of fundraising for startups
By Clint Gordon-Carroll On a typically mild San Francisco day back in February 2012, my co-founder and I, along with our first...
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104TelecomIn Uganda, Airtel money charges in 2019, including mobile money to bank rate
Airtel Money charges for transferring money from your bank account to your mobile wallet have been more than tripled, shortly after the...
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6DigitalGovt makes good on boosting Internet connectivity in West Nile
President Yoweri Museveni will this coming Saturday grace the roll-out of phase four of the National Backbone infrastructure project (NBI). According to...
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4StartupsChipper Cash, co-founded by Ham Serunjogi, raises Shs9 billion
Chipper Cash, a payments company founded by Ugandan entrepreneur Ham Serunjogi and his Ghanaian counterpart Maijid Moujaled, has collected a $2.4 million...
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7DigitalMTN Uganda breaks silence on porn videos posted on Twitter
Telecommunications firm MTN Uganda admitted Thursday afternoon that some rogue elements hacked into its Twitter account Wednesday evening to post pornographic content...
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143TelecomSee Airtel Money rates/Airtel Money charges 2019 in Uganda
Airtel Uganda announced Thursday it was reducing its Airtel money rates for sending by 80%, 60%, 50% and 33.3% in a move...
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26TechIn brief: Gen. Kainerugaba mouthpiece on UBC board; new Andela country director; new UPL board and more
Habari za jioni, SautiTech readers! This is your Wednesday evening briefing through which you will learn about the latest developments in the...
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8TechMakerere AI project AirQo nabs Shs4.9bn grant from Google
An Artificial Intelligent (AI)-powered project from Makerere University (Mak) named AirQo is the only initiative from Africa that has scored a deal...
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9StartupsOpportunity: Startups called to apply for Africa Moves Big Summit
Applications to attend the Africa Moves Big Summit are now open. The event, which will be held from June 17-21 in Tunis,...
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5StartupsSafeBoda raises series B co-led by Indonesia’s most valuable ride-hailing firm
Ugandan ride-hailing firm SafeBoda has nabbed an undisclosed Series B round co-led by Go Ventures an investment unit of GoJek, a transportation...
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6TechIn brief: MTN shakes up board; NIRA breaks silence on ‘black market’ IDs, delays; new SafeBoda country director and more
Good evening, SautiTech readers! This is your Monday evening briefing through which you will learn about the latest developments in the tech...
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4StartupsAfrican startups called to apply for Zurich-based Kickstart accelerator
Kickstart, a Zurich-based accelerator programme, has opened applications to African startups and it is looking for firms working on projects that use...
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8StartupsA decade of entrepreneurship, the story of Gloria Wavamunno’s hustle
You might not know Gloria Wavamunno, but if you love entrepreneurship, the name Wavamunno must ring a bell. Gloria is the daughter...
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4StartupsUganda’s Maarifasasa to showcase VR education solution at major Norway tech fete
Ugandan EdTech startup Maarifasasa Limited has been invited to attend Katapult Future Fest 2019 in Oslo, Norway. The event will run from...
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TelecomMTN Uganda partners with West Nile retailers to expand MoMoPay to the region
MTN Uganda has officially launched MoMoPay in Arua town. MoMoPay is a cashless payment system that enables customers to pay for goods...
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3StartupsUganda’s BreastIT cruises into continental innovation challenge finals
BreastIT, a Uganda health firm employing artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing breast anomalies, including cancer will this coming week face off with...
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33StartupsIn Kampala, 4G Capital opens shop to fund budding entrepreneurs in Uganda
4G Capital, a financial technology credit provider, has set up shop in Kampala, making Uganda its second nation of operation in Africa....
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9StartupsSafeBoda revs up plans to launch food delivery service, launch in Nigeria
Ride-hailing firm SafeBoda has started hiring for its operations in Nigeria, which will be its third country of operation in Africa. Now...
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55TechTECNO Spark 3 & TECNO Spark 3 Pro, see specs and price in Uganda
TECNO will be launching its latest series of the Spark brand, TECNO Spark 3, on May 6, SautiTech has learnt. The series,...
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12StartupsRachael Mwine: Why I left NTV Uganda for Andela job
Media personality Rachael Mwine surprised her following when she announced in October of 2018 that she was quitting her job at NTV...
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65TelecomHow to verify MTN number/sim card registered under you NIN
MTN Uganda announced Friday that it would disconnect telephone numbers that are not yet verified come May 1. To avoid trouble come...
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9DigitalNIRA: What to do when your fingerprint was inaccurately captured during registration
During the registration for the national ID, officials usually scan thumbprints as part of the biodata they feed into the national registry...
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TechHow to find best USB flash drive recovery software
USB flash drives, because of their portability, are some of the best tools for storing data. But they can also be easily...
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7StartupsAndela Uganda, Zimba Women shortlisted for global tech challenge
Two Ugandan firms Zimba Women and Andela Uganda are among the finalists in the Women in Tech Challenge, a global competition that...
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1TelecomIn brief: NIRA officer, CIPESA ED arrest; MTN mobile money hack; sacked Katamba protests
Dr. Wairagala Wakabi, the Executive Director, of the Uganda-based Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) was deported...
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83DigitalDriving permit renewal, see how to replace permit in Uganda
A driving permit can only function for a given period of time and you’ll need to go for renewal, or you could...
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31StartupsAfter success in Rwanda, drone delivery firm Zipline expands to Ghana
Zipline, a California-based UAV manufacturer and logistics firm has made Ghana its second destination in Africa, having spent three years delivering medicines...
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16Telecom
International Airtime Top Up service allows you to send airtime across borders via web
Using International Airtime Top Up you can instantly send airtime across borders to over 150 countries and 370+ mobile network operators worldwide. International...
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6TechAt Innovation Village, PM Rugunda to grace Innovation Showcase 2019
Update: This event has been postponed to a yet to be announced date Prime Minister of Uganda Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda will this...
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66DigitalComputerized Uganda driving permit fees, how to apply for one in 2019
In 2018, the Ministry of Works introduced computerized driving permits that can be used anywhere within the East African community. You can...
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13StartupsMakerere students in U.S. for Big Ideas contest, Ugandan on judging panel
Five Makerere University students are at the University of California, or UC, Berkeley ahead of Big Ideas Contest where they’ll pitch their...
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8DigitalNIRA moves to enforce compulsory national registration
National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced plans to “enforce compulsory national registration” as provided by The Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control...
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7StartupsUgandan startup Yunga wins top innovation prize in Bahrain
Ugandan startup Yunga Technologies wowed the Global Entrepreneurship Congress with its idea for securing Ugandan homes and communities with cutting-edge innovations, moving...
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7StartupsMedical Concierge Group to roll out Telemedicine for cutting-edge health care in Uganda
The Medical Concierge Group (TMCG) is set to commission a chain of modern telemedicine clinics across Kampala and in other major towns...
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12TechXiaomi Redmi 7 launched in Uganda
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi introduced Redmi 7 to the Ugandan market on Monday, April 15. With a RAM of 3GB and storage...
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TechFemale writers upbeat as Netflix orders first African animated series
Netflix has announced that it is adding ‘Mama K’s Team 4’, an animated TV show produced by South African-based Triggerfish Animation Studios...
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4StartupsDigestAfrica, 4 other African startups secure funding from Founders Factory, Standard Bank
Ugandan online publisher and research firm DigestAfrica and other four African technology startups have closed funding deals from Founders Factory Africa and...
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4TelecomChristopher Ssali named MTN Uganda acting Mobile Money chief
MTN Uganda appointed Christopher Ssali as the general manager (GM) for Mobile Financial Services in an acting role. The position fell vacant...
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2StartupsApplications open as Liquid Telecom secures deal for 2019 MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge
Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) has named Liquid Telecom the official partner for the 2019 MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge (IIC) in Africa. Since...
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8DigitalSawa Minerals unveils Africa’s first Blockchain-powered minerals trading platform
Sawa Minerals, a Kenyan-based tech-driven startup has created and launched a blockchain platform through which dealers can buy and sell minerals across...
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StartupsDaniel Mukisa wins top entrepreneurship award in South Africa
Daniel Mukisa, the founder of Ride Link Limited, a transport network company based in Uganda was Monday honored by Anzisha Prize. Mukisa...
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DigitalUCC: What you need to apply for a postal and courier license in Uganda
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has released a list of requirements a company must have in order to apply for and acquire a...
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34TechDates set for 2019 Africa Blockchain Conference
Uganda will for the second time host the Africa Blockchain Conference from Wednesday, July 3 to Thursday, July 4 at the Kampala...
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StartupsUganda-based Neopenda raises Shs3.9bn to expand operations
Noependa, a Ugandan-based healthcare startup creating solutions that give patients in low-resource settings access to high-quality care, has collected US$1.04 million (about...
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14StartupsBodawerk, Divine Bamboo honored as SET Award 2019 winners are unveiled
2 Ugandan startups Bodawerk and Divine Bamboo are among the winners at Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award 2019, a project implemented...
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8TechFacebook moves to circle Africa with underwater internet cable
American online social media giant Facebook, Inc. is planning to construct an undersea data cable that will surround Africa, The Wall Street...
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4TechEzeeMoney cofounder Kwebiiha lands job at Fenix International
Junior Zerubabel Kwebiiha, one of the founders of EzeeMoney has joined Fenix International as its chief commercial officer. Fenix International is a pay-go...
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76TechList of cheapest smartphones in Uganda
On reading the headline, you must have asked yourself what scale we used to determine the cheapest smartphones in Uganda. Well, in...
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9TechList of Xiaomi shops in Uganda
Xiaomi started selling phones in Uganda in the second quarter of 2018 and since then a number of dealers have signed contracts...
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5TechMTN Kafit phone: See price and specifications
MTN Kafit is one of the cheapest smartphones in the Ugandan market. MTN Uganda has over the years sold customized smartphones and...
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7TechFormer minister Nasasira to head national task force on Emerging Technologies
President Yoweri Museveni on Monday inaugurated a team that will be the driving force behind Uganda’s adoption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution...
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272TelecomHere are the new MTN Mobile Money charges (2019)
MTN Uganda mobile money charges have been changed, with the telco increasing most of the levies by a percentage between 5-10. The...
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20StartupsIntroducing OlyCash, a gateway shaping remote financial transactions in Uganda
Innovators around the globe are racking their brains to come up with the best possible means through which we can move money...
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8StartupsUgandan startups Bodawerk, Divine Bamboo finalists in prestigious German conservation award
2 Ugandan startups Bodawerk and Divine Bamboo are among the finalists for Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award 2019, a project implemented...
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4DigitalRide-hailing firms cash in as Rwandan govt orders on cashless payments
Government of Rwanda has directed motorcycle operators offering commercial services to register with ride-hailing firms in the country so as to embrace...
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12Digital
Where to go for replacement of a national ID in Uganda
When you lose your national ID or damage it, you need to replace it. But do you know which offices to contact...
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Startups
Seedstars to invest $100 million in African startups
Seedstars World, an organization that organizes startup competitions in emerging markets has announced that it will invest US$100 million in the African...
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8DigitalAIGP Kasingye ‘regrets’ sharing phone numbers with tweeps after John Blaq tease
It is not clear whether Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Asan Kasingye was joking or dead serious when he tweeted Friday...
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11TechRedmi Go: See price of cheapest Xiaomi phone in Uganda
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi introduced the cheapest smartphone in its portfolio, Redmi Go, this year. It’s also the first Mi phone to...
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7StartupsUganda to host 2019 Africa Fintech Festival
Uganda will host the 2019 Africa Fintech Festival, Financial Technology Service Providers Association of Uganda (FITSPA) has revealed. According to FITSPA, the...
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6StartupsUgandan startup AgroSupply in race to win Shs1.9bn in Switzerland
All eyes on Friday, April 5 are on Lausanne, Switzerland as AgroSupply, a Ugandan startup, and twenty-one others from across Africa compete...