Due to the ongoing global crisis that is COVID-19, this event was streamed online across the web. And as expected, we witnessed the launch of a bunch of new Apple devices. Let’s dig in. A total of 5 devices were announced in this event: The Homepod MiniiPhone 12 MiniiPhone 12iPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 Pro Max The HomePod Mini is a spiritual sequel to the HomePod we saw back in 2018....
This is one of the reasons Multichoice, a Naspers-owned company which has been running satellite Pay TV services across Africa for decades launched Showmax last year. Showmax is a video-on-demand service targeted towards the mobile connected generation that doesn’t see TV as the primary source of information or entertainment. Naspers launched Showmax just last year to well over 36 countries across sub-Saharan Africa with packages starting for as low as $7....
At a time when smartphones are all about whistles and bells, going back to the basics of what smartphones did basically brings a nostalgic feeling.. Before we start all getting mushy, let’s dive in. Unboxing The itel A16 comes in a white and red box with a photo of the device on top and the specs on the back. In the box is the usual; The itel A16 + removable battery + Screen protectorA plastic jacket2-plug travel chargerUSB cableEarphones...
Earlier this month, we saw candidates who were set to sit for their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education KCPE Exams for the year 2021 sitting for the said papers. Well now, the ministry states that the marking and tallying is all done. The results are ready and today, the results are set to get officially announced. Admittedly, a nerve-wracking time for candidates and parents alike, and in for such pupils, here are the ways to get your results....
Internet enabled devices like smartphones and tablets are key to the development of Africa. They place a lot of potential in the hands of the people that if properly utilised can transform economies and multiple sectors like Health, education, governance among others. 3 smartphone makers are launching in Uganda. They are Mediacom, Zuri and Fero. They aren’t the only ones. More are coming and while they do, we already have Huawei, Tecno, iTel, Injoo, Infinix, and many others offering affordable entry level and midrange smartphones that have greatly contributed to smartphone penetration....
Setup? What setup? The Composition Scale 2 is basically touch-and-go. Slap in two pairs of AAA batteries in the belly and you’ll be up and running that very instant. And if measuring your weight is your endgame, I’ll have to say that you’re all caught up. The Composition Scale 2 will accurately measure your weight whenever you step on the white tempered glass plate. It supports a weight of 100g~ 150kg with a minimum index of 50g....
The Mi Watch offers a familiar square and circular watch form-factors. A bigger screen is definitely appealing for most users because it’s easier navigate and use. The Mi watch’s battery lasts days rather than hours that we see in more premium brands such as the Apple watch. Having one less device to constantly charge everyday is a relief for me. These two smartwatch models borrow a lot of cues from the Mi band series which are Xiaomi’s popular fitness bands....
I’ve been in school for the greatest part of my life, doing school stuff of course. Like many school goers in Uganda, I was usually confined to school business and found less time to experience real business. Maybe that messed up my appetite for some of the real things in life. Did it? (I will have to watch a YouTube video on how to get back the appetite) This year was my first time at the MTN expo....
1. Ayoba Chatting App MTN Uganda in partnership with SIMFY AFRICA, launched Ayoba chatting app back in July with a core aim of enabling customers to access more affordable communication. Ayoba is an instant messaging app that is currently available to Android devices with the iOS version set to be rolled out. The biggest perks have been the ability to use the app without a data connection and to chat (app to SMS and SMS to app) with anyone regardless of whether they have the Ayoba app or not....
The Club Space introduces an all-new concept to the Kenyan market, offering an ultra-flexible, affordable workspace and selective networking opportunity for entrepreneurs, business owners, investors and stakeholders. Members of the Club Space can drop by at any time from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm to make use of the open work area with high speed internet at the Ngong Road premises of Nairobi Garage. Membership includes half-price access to professional meeting rooms, discounts on event space, and access to the central Nairobi Garage online network of over 500 members....
Telco’s that don’t exactly have the capacity to lay extensive fiber networks across neighborhoods are turning to their 4G networks to at least have a competing chance in this Home Internet market. In Kenya, the players that are trying to push for Home Internet include Faiba 4G, Telkom Kenya with their Home Plan packages and new entrant, Airtel Kenya with their Smart Home packages. Airtel Smart Home The newest player in the Home Internet space is Airtel Kenya with their new Smart Home router....
While Jussi highlighted the need for innovations that have local relevancy and his companies strategy to support by making more visible Apps from local developers, he emphasized the need to tap into the wider global market where the company still has a strong brand identity. But it wasn’t all that rosy for the Nokia executive at the lunch-on fairly attended by developers and entrepreneurs from upcoming startups like Codesync which is behind Mafutago and Myziki — an African music store and Kola studios which is behind the sensational Matatu Android game....
Publishing on LinkedIn With a very subtle change on the website, everyone can now blog. When you log into your LinkedIn, click on the pencil icon in status update box. This will bring an editor that will enable you create a post add images Video just like a WordPress editor Adoption and functionality The professional network has been careful enough not to become irrelevant by introducing new and relevant features that have kept it on a positive growth trajectory....
In this day and age, we also find ourselves needing to subscribe to a couple of online services, so for instance, instead of traditional TV, more and ore people are paying for Video on Demand services like Showmax and Netflix, and all these accept PayPal as a mode of payment. Use these services frequently and they quickly pile up, increasing your expenditure. I for one pay for Netflix, Deezer, Spotify and a few more services....
Using Payoneer Payoneer apparently is the most convenient way of receiving Paypal payments in Uganda or any other African countries where Paypal withdraws are not supported. Payoneer is an international money transfer service. When you signup for Payoneer, you’ll receive a Payoneer mastercard. You then link your Paypal account with your Payoneer mastercard to receive Paypal payments. Once the funds hit your Payoneer account, you can then withdraw the money from any Mastercard supported ATM machine in your country....
In late April, Paystack’s competitor, Flutterwave, decided to join the eCommerce bandwagon, with the launch of the Flutterwave Store. Paystack has, however, followed suit as it just announced a new feature (Paystack Commerce) to help African brands and creators bring ideas to market, beautifully. Paystack commerce will let small business owners sell items and receive payments on the platform. Sell Products On Paystack commerce Before you can list your products on the platform, you will be required to create an account and provide a legal business name....
Ugandans have MoMocard, an MTN service that gives users a temporary MasterCard to enable them carry out online transactions. In Kenya, Safaricom is really trying to bridge this gap by partnering with international entities like Western Union, PayPal and AliExpress, but in some situations, you just need a good old credit card. For those, try consider these prepaid cards. 1. Me Cash Prepaid Visa Card The Me Cash Prepaid Visa Card is a product of KCB Bank....
In terms of look and design, the Redmi Airdots 3 pro are similar to their base version the Airdots 3 and even closely resemble the previous version the Airdots 2. Xiaomi just made them slightly more heavier, more oval-shaped and doubled the battery capacity of the Airdots 3. Also new colors have been added including blue, white and pink. The Airdots 3 Pro support IPX4 water and dust resistance. That means it can get into the rain and can handle some sweat splashing making them ideal as a companion for gym and workouts....
The Hot 5 Lite does not differ much from the Hot 5, and buying it will only mean a downgrade to 1 GB RAM from 2 GB, and having no fingerprint sensor. The Good: Portable, Loud sound from dual speakers, Great battery. The Bad: No support for 4G, We expected a better camera, Huge chunk of pre-installed apps you probably won’t even use. The Build The Hot 5 Lite, like many of its Infinix siblings, is a simple easy-to-hold and portable smartphone with an elegant design, a 5....
I have always explained to different riders who cared to listen that the mobile wallet option is very convenient for customers. It very much helps with budgeting and financial planning; you can easily track your spending, plan expenditure among other benefits. You set aside an amount that you will spend on transport, load it into your Safeboda mobile wallet, and put your transport worries aside for a while. But that’s not always the case as Cash is the preferred payment method for a handful of SafeBoda riders....
