Tech

SGI Dubai 2019 could further propel African digital signage industry

DUBAI – With the advancement in display technologies, the evolution of LCD, LED, OLED, and super AMOLED, Africa’s digital signage industry is...

Government unveils plans support local innovators  

KAMPALA– ICT and National Guidance Ministry has allocated funds for Support to homegrown innovators. This will be done under the National ICT...

Innovations week kicks off at Parliament today

KAMPALA – The 2nd Science, Technology and Innovation exhibition week has kicked off at Parliament. Organizers say it is intended to identify...

Buganda, Jumia Uganda, partner to list Kingdom merchandise online

MENGO – Jumia Uganda and Majestic Brands Limited, Buganda Kingdom’s official investment arm, have announced a new partnership that will see all...

E-commerce major Xente app launches ‘pay later’ feature

NTINDA – In yet another effort to woo customers, homegrown e-commerce major, Xente application has rolled out a ‘pay later’ option in which...

Parliament to host free science, technology, innovation exhibition

KAMPALA – Parliament will next week host the 2nd Science, Technology and Innovation exhibition week intended to identify innovations that require government...

Facebook heads to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2018 in Lagos to celebrate African innovation

LAGOS– In line with its commitment to growing Africa’s technology start-up ecosystem and its passion for developing diverse, young talent, Facebook is...

UCC, Korean firm sign deal to harness radio spectrum management as Uganda becomes first African country to benefit in programme

Mazima retirement plan scoops FinTech global award in Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG CITY – Four One Financial Services, also known as Mazima Retirement Plan, Uganda’s informal pension scheme emerged top of a competition by...

HP partners with UNBS for double raid on counterfeit print supplies, computers

KAMPALA – Global computers producers, HP, and Ugandan authorities on Tuesday conducted a highly successful operation to halt the trade of counterfeit...