The announcement of HMD Global, the company behind the Nokia branding, bringing back the brand to the world not only raised eyebrows of a rejuvenated competition, but also fetched back the feeling of experience we all had back then. We list down for you the devices available on the Ugandan market, their prices, and where to buy them. Nokia 105 single line The Nokia 105, launched in April 2013, comes in a 1....
Starting with an Android App currently Free for download in the Playstore, MicroPay is determined to be the next big thing in the rapidly changing financial industry in Uganda. The platform offers; Peer-to-peer money transfer Utility and Pay TV payment Fees and Tuition payment Donations and fundraising Micro insurance payments Entertainment and event tickets Payroll direct deposits Before the payment provider saves you long queues, you have to register first with one of their agents....
MTN is already known for providing the fastest speeds since its introduction of 4G LTE connectivity 2 years ago. MTN’s 4G LTE network is the largest in the country, spanning across all major towns countrywide. As part of its vision to lead the delivery of a bold new Digital World, MTN continuously invests heavily in technologies to achieve this. The introduction of unlimited packages represents a major shift in customer demands for heavy internet usage, away from the traditional bundles characterized by data caps....
As a full disclaimer, MTN Uganda is an Ad-Partner with this website, but this review is 100% based on my personal experience with the device. Also, the review was not pre-approved before publishing. Alright, let’s get into it. The MiFi Although this device is officially called “WakaNet Pocket MiFi” or “MTN Broadband” by MTN Uganda, this product is actually an MTN-branded version of the ZTE MF927U 3G/4G/LTE Mobile Wi-Fi Router....
I’m a heavy twitter user and so I don’t spend a lot of time on Facebook but my birthday was a huge reminder of how much in the minority I am. While I received maybe 10 mentions or DMs wishing me a happy birthday via twitter (all deeply appreciated) I received somewhere around 100 wall postings and/or Facebook messages. I was struck by the way people got in touch with me....
More: 5G smartphones are coming in 2019; Top 5 upcoming 5G-ready phones Design and Build HMD Global decides to play it safe on this smartphone with no innovation to be seen here, just a glass build with an aluminium frame. Don’t get me wrong, it does look good and there is certainly no doubt about being premium in its appearance. Nonetheless, the truth still remains that you don’t have as much bezel reduction for a flagship in 2019....
Connecting people to the power of the Internet “By providing people with access to free basic services through Internet.org, our goal was to bring more people online and help them discover the value of the internet — and it’s working,” says Chris Daniels, Vice President of Internet.org. “Internet.org brings new users onto mobile networks on average over 50% faster after launching free basic services, and more than half of the people who come online through Internet....
These content curation platforms not only bring you the latest and most popular news on different categories (sport, business, technology, politics, travel etc.), they also bring you trending news as well as local and international happenings which you can manually personalize according to your preference or leave the job to AI to personalize news offerings. There a number of content curation platforms in Africa but Opera News (developed and operated by Opera) and Scooper are the most used and most popular....
On June 26 the company will take the prototype to the Asian Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, where people will get to see the future in real life. The invitation was sent to Chinese media representatives, and we can clearly see the camera, positioned right below the speaker. The text is roughly translated “Even more surface”, pointing to the fact it will allow for more screen real estate for multimedia....
The team here at Dignited has used many of these products and it is about time we consolidated the entire lineup for a quick buying guide, to help you choose an Oraimo-made wireless earphone that is best suited for you. Oraimo Freepods Pro The Oraimo Freepods Pro are the current flagship wireless buds from the company. They offer all the industry top features like a premium design, Active noise cancellation, all at a price of less than $100....
2014 was generally not a good year for Africell. Apart from the difficult take over, the Africell experts brought in to manage the take over were first arrested by the immigration department for not having proper documentation. As the raids continued to Airtel, Vodafone launched in Uganda and unfortunately, they are playing in Orange now Africell’s turf “internet”. Be that as it may, in 2014 Orange lost the internet battle to MTN as they failed to put together the annual Orange Expo which used to assert their dominance as “King of Internet” in Uganda....
The Washington Fellowship will: · Invest in a new generation of young African leaders who are shaping the continent’s future. · Respond to the strong demand by young African leaders for practical skills that can help them take their work to the next level in the fields of public service and business. · Deepen partnerships and connections between the United States and Africa. · Build a prestigious network of young African leaders who are at the forefront of change and innovation in their respective sectors....
To differentiate themselves, Little is introducing rides to out of town. Their first route is between Nairobi and Nakuru and as an introductory offer, Little is offering free rides on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It will be interesting to see how these Little shuttles perform in the long run, seeing as these routes already have pretty elaborate and established matatu Saccos plying these routes.
The platform will provide a tool for formal and informal online trading. Masoko will offer a wide variety of products ranging from edibles to electronics, e.t.c. According to Safaricom C.E.O Bob Collymore, it will not be an anyone-can-sell arena. It is currently undergoing in-house testing and Safaricom is screening all merchants before they are given access to the platform. The greatest challenge e-commerce platforms in African countries face is selling to people who are not online and limited consumer banks services....
But how else shall we have the much awaited portless iPhone? Of course through wireless charging. So Apple has been aboard this train ever since they started supporting wireless charging in the iPhone 8. And if Apple is onboard the wireless charging train, then everyone will. Now Apple has some pretty good wireless charging accessories topping out at about 15W max, but the Android camp is even pushing the boundaries further thanks to Chinese smartphone vendors....
Stanbic Bank Uganda has unveiled a new offering on Online Banking platform called International payments. With this payment option, you can now make foreign currency once-off Cross Border payments outside Uganda direct from your accounts (both Local and Foreign Currency accounts) 24/7. What are the Benefits of Stanbic International Payments? Lower transaction costsUltimate Convenience as you do not need to travel to the branch to make the payment.Competitive exchange ratesAccess to your account 24/7...
But as the banking sector was liberalized, many banks entered the market and the competition has forced them to innovate and release products that help retain clients. Now, even in Uganda, you can shop online like anyone else with a few exceptions of the global online stores that are country and location specific. You can also shop at your favorite store any where in the world as long as they support online shopping and can ship to a preferred location....
Win a ReadyPay Solar Home Comfort Kit with a Free MTN Shyne Feature Phone ReadyPay is like Yaka for solar. The payment model is broken down into installments conveniently paid through MTN Mobile money until you’re done with the cost of the kit. That means that for instance you don’t have to pay Ugx 650,000 upfront for the Starter kit. Instead you pay an initial fee of Ugx 50,000 and then deposit only Ugx 800 through Mobile money until you’re done....
In these times, there is nothing like loyalty to an Internet service provider (ISP). We move with the tide. We look for whoever has the most affordable bundle that can work. This has seen the rise of what we may term “Data Whores” they own a SIM card/MiFi for every network and exploit every possible data bundle on offer. They have a bundle for every occasion. Here are some of the bundles; Tooti Bundle – (MTN/Airtel/Africell) Happy Hour – (MTN/Africell) These give you a GB for 1 hour at 4500 – 5000 Ugx....
My tablet is really a go-between my smartphone and laptop. I tend to pick up when I want to watch Youtube videos or Netflix or play a game. These tasks don’t really require a lot of horsepowers. What you need is a device with a great display. Full HD 1080p screen means you will watch videos and movies with stunning picture quality. Another factor that comes to mind is the display size....
