The e-commerce platform has partnered with various tech product manufacturers to make the Tech Week happen. Some of these include Intel, HP, Nexus, Microsoft, Scanfrost, Samsung and more. The date for Jumia Nigeria Tech Week 2020 has been slated for March 23rd – March 29th and has quite a number of deals for users. This post covers a few of the numerous deals to look out for during the tech week....
Kayoola is named after a Luganda word which literally means ‘carry-all’. The 35-seater solar-powered prototype – the first of its kind in Africa – started out as a Makerere University project at the Center for Research in Transportation Technologies(CRTT) back in 2007, culminating into the success story it is today in such a relatively short space of time. The Kayoola bus sports a silver shield-shaped grill inlaid with Uganda’s national bird, the Crested Crane also serving as the Kayoola mascot and logo....
They cut out most of the intimidating form-based application process and red tape with a one click registration on their website. Most of the interaction with L-Pesa will be on their website and your mobile phone. According to their Website, How it Works: We were able to register for the loan almost instantly by logging onto the L-pesa website and inputting a mobile number. It seems that the service can work with most of the Ugandan telecoms like MTN, Airtel, Africell and UTL....
The launch of Lamudi’s iOS app follows the successful roll out of the company’s Android app in Uganda last month. The app, Lamudi: Real Estate for Sale and Rent, is now available on iOS devices in 16 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Lamudi, a division of African Internet Holding, has now launched its iOS app in nine countries in Africa. Sacha Poignonnec, co-CEO of Africa Internet Holding, said: “The launch of Lamudi’s Android app last month was a great success....
The launch of Apple-made M1 chips marked the debut of the tech giant into the chip industry and promised the same mind-blowing performance the company’s mobile A-chips have been known for in the iPhones. Since then, we have seen the M1 Pro Chips and the M1 Max chips hitting the market in various Apple products, and today at WWDC 2022, Apple announced the second generation of these chips, the Apple M2 Chip....
Renda is a startup helping both small and medium eCommerce businesses in Africa cross this off their list. And so this post will share what Renda Africa is all about, how it works, and how it can benefit you as a business owner. What is Renda Africa? Renda is an online platform that makes it easy to access logistics services easily. However, in addition to just finding a dispatch rider, they focus on all of the other bulk logistics services like procurement, warehousing, inventory management, freight and so much more....
We have compiled this list of 5 things you need to know about Manda Mobile in Uganda before you join them as a customer. Let’s look at them shall we? 1. What is Manda Mobile? Manda is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator(MVNO) powered by MTN Uganda. This basically means that they operate on the networks of other mobile operators. Traditional broadcasters and telecommunication businesses rely on licensed spectrum. This is purchased from the UCC but MVNOs rely on the infrastructure and networks of an established telecom company to deliver their service....
The new service will leverage the extensive footprint of MTN’s *Global MPLS network, to provide customers with connectivity between their data centres or businesses and the AWS EU Ireland region. This will give enterprises across Africa a dedicated link with which they can access the flexible, scalable and reliable AWS cloud. MTN’s Global MPLS network connectivity offers improved manageability, reliability and performance. As a result, AWS Direct Connect is expected to bring significant benefits to multinational and large enterprise customers by providing a more consistent network performance when they access AWS....
The new channel is a partnership between the telecom company and PearlWood, an association of local film producers. Kibanda Xpress is available on YoTV channels, a mobile app that allows one to stream local and international Radio and TV channels in real-time. Kibanda Xpress features over 150 Ugandan movies and will live stream premiers of new movies as well other local entertainment content. The channel conveniently provides you with affordable entertainment anywhere and everywhere at the click of a button on your phone....
However, we saw MTN Uganda test the “Send Money” button that is currently non functional. What this means is that soon enough you will be able to do anything with mobile money online that you can currently do on your mobile phone. The Payway Kiosk is already doing it by allowing you pay bills online. Having mobile money online will present a new dimension in mobile payments bringing possibilities of integration between Mobile Money and VISA....
MTN Mobile Money is the most widely used mobile money platform in Uganda with over 10 million registered users. With an open MTN mobile money API, developers can now create products that ease payment options and leverage the legion of MTN clients. Earlier this year, the giant telecom entered a partnership with Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP). This partnership aimed at driving customer growth and activity by facilitating a wider range of mobile wallet applications through open APIs....
The Naija Shopping Festival range of deals include beauty products, fashion, groceries, appliances, and tech products. The festival allows shoppers get up to 60% off product prices. In this post, we’ll make a list of tech products and the discount deals available for them. Look through and see which interests you. READ MORE: 4 Tips to Get the Best Out of Jumia Nigeria Tech Week (2021). Naija Shopping Festival Jumia: Top Tech Deals 1....
Perhaps the biggest disappointment is the specs, specifically the processor: it’s powered by a MediaTek A22 chip, which isn’t exactly the fastest option around, but you get what you pay for here. Rounding things out is a 2+16 storage configuration. This really doesn’t cut it in 2019, but there is also a 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage version of this device. It is not the best, but hopefully enough for most people shopping for a device at that budget....
It’s been a year since Oneplus One was launched onto the market. At the time it was launched, you could only get the device if you had an invite. Getting an invite in itself was so technical that you would think people would have moved on. Oneplus used this strategy to create a buzz and grow it’s community hitting a million plus likes on Facebook in less than a year without ever sponsoring the page....
Behind this absurd fact is the plight of many girls in Africa who can’t afford sanitary products to keep them be comfortable and clean during their menstrual cycles. As such, they prefer to stay at home or even worse drop out of school to avoid being mocked by their fellow male counterparts according to this article on Thinkpressafrica.com. This data set has led to interesting innovations with the goal of guaranteeing education of such girls....
91mobiles says that a “reliable source close to the matter” said that the company marked its 10-year anniversary in China, and is looking to make some changes to its lineup. The source also noted that the changes will be reflected in India as well, where the company just marked its 5-year anniversary, and it’s obvious that OPPO is pushing its Reno lineup in Africa and Europe as well. So far, the new Reno line already has two devices; the Snapdragon 710-powered OPPO Reno, and the Snapdragon 855-powered OPPO Reno 10X Zoom Edition....
Read More: A Review Of the Oraimo Freepods 2 Earbuds (2Baba Version) Oraimo Accessories and Price Audio BoomPop Wireless: Headset: A product of Oraimo’s collaboration with Boomplay, the headset Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of about 10m. It has a battery capacity of 350mAh which is said to have a playtime of 10 hours at 60% volume. The ongoing promo pegs the price at 10, 900 Naira but the standard price is 18, 800 Naira....
As you would expect, the new Oraimo FreePods 2 Pro is packed with some updates to its predecessor. So, in this article, we will be comparing the Oraimo FreePods 2 vs FreePods 2 Pro; their specs, features, prices, and all other updates. You can also check out our extensive review of the Oraimo FreePods 2 and the Oraimo FreePods 2 Pro. Oraimo FreePods 2 vs Oraimo FreePods 2 Pro: Key Specs Complete Design Turnaround Let’s kick off with the design of the new FreePod....
One notable product from Oraimo is the Freepods 2 earbuds which were launched a couple of months back. The Freepods 2 is a True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbud and is attempting to compete with the long list of other products like AirPods, Galaxy buds, and so on. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at the specifications, features, and price of the Oraimo Freepods 2. We’ll also mention any other relevant information that can help you make a buying decision....
This week, a ride from Kawempe to Nakawa will cost you about UGX 4,000; Najjera to Acacia Mall at UGX 2,000; Ntinda to Wandegeya at UGX 2,000; Makindye to Makerere at UGX 4,000; and Kibuli to Rubaga at UGX 2,000. This is half the usual cost. SafeBoda co-founder and director of operations, Ricky Rapa Thomson, says that this 50% discount is a form of reward to customers that had stood by SafeBoda, especially during the recently lifted lockdown when operations were on restriction....
