French operator Orange has mandated Lazard to find a buyer for its mobile telecoms business in Uganda according to TMT Finance . Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. With more than 131 million customers, the Orange brand covers internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the Group operates. According to TMT Finance, the carrier is thought to be planning an exit from several markets in Africa where it does not already hold a number one or two spot....

Earlier today, I was disturbed about an article posted on wamda about East Africa’s hottest Tech Hubs . I was looking for technology news in East Africa and when I saw the hottest tech hubs, I jumped on to it thinking our very own hubs are featuring there. To my disappointment, none featured! I wondered why Jonathan Kalan (@KalanThinks) — the author of the article missed Uganda and I realized a lot of the technology related news here is not shared or not easily available....

Today, more and more youth have found ways to make money online. One of the most widely used payment platforms is PayPal and locally, there are a few ways to withdraw said funds. The most widely used method is the option to withdraw directly to your M-PESA account, an option that was welcomed with open arms by the millions of Kenyans that depend on the global platform to get paid....

Kenya’s leading mobile operator, Safaricom is gearing up for a cross-border expansion in the region. At first, the company will focus on the neighboring East African countries with later plans for West Africa. Its primary target is the untapped market of e-commerce and mobile payment. Safaricom’s upcoming e-commerce platform will take the model adopted by Alibaba. This combines e-commerce and mobile payment. The other model being used by other players in the sector involves holding inventory and managing logistics like Jumia and Kilimall ....

Earlier this month, Showmax announced a Pro version of their streaming service for streaming news, music and live sports matches from the English Premier League, Italian Serie A, Spanish La Liga, and the South African PSL. The service was first launched in Kenya and Nigeria and later in Uganda at $8.99 per month for Showmax Pro Mobile and $17.99 for Showmax Pro on PC and Smart TV. With the much loved Live sports, Showmax brings the same Sports edge that has made DStv very popular throughout the continent....

However, in the last five years or so, we’ve seen the emergence of new mobile portable devices that are more data-driven and have a richer support for alternative messaging platforms such as Email, IM(Instant Messanging), social networking applications such as twitter, facebook. In 2007, Apple launched the it’s revolutionary touch-based iphone 2G . Ever since, there has been a whole range smart phones released in the market like Google’s Nexus one, HTC’s incredible, Motorola Droid X, Samsung Galaxy S 4G, HTC EVO 4G , Samsung Epic 4G ....

To get an awesome gaming experience, you need a laptop with the right features and specifications; great audio sound, powerful graphics, ability to use high-end VR headsets, quality keyboards etc. not many laptops offer features that is perfect for gaming, that’s why we have compiled a list of the best gaming laptops to get you started. Please note that because of their high quality, some of them can be quite expensive....

E-Learning platforms have transformed the traditional approach to learning in recent years, allowing individuals to learn and acquire knowledge from the comfort of their own homes. These platforms provide a wide range of resources and opportunities for people to learn new skills, whether they are students seeking to supplement their education, professionals looking to upskill, or anyone interested in exploring new subjects. This article will explore some of the top e-Learning platforms available today, their benefits, and how they can help you to achieve your learning goals....

After the Tecno Phantom Z occupying the seat for a while, Tecno mobile has finally launched it’s 2015 flagship smartphone the Phantom 5. Unlike with the Phantom Z, there has been totally no hype or mystery about the Phantom 5. With the Phantom Z there were teasers and hype about it being the baddest Tecno phone yet but that hasn’t been the case with the Phantom 5. That aside, the Phantom 5 comes with a lot of features and specs that are new to Tecno....

The Tecno Phantom 8 has finally been launched at a luxurious event in Dubai where Tecno talked about its journey in Africa and how far they have come. At the event Arif Chowdhury, Vice President of Transsion Holdings went on about facts like Tecno employing 10,000 plus people, having 5 manufacturing centers and 3 research and development centers. He also mentioned how they are the number 1 dual SIM brand in Africa....

TECNO Mobile, the smartphone industry leader, celebrated its 15th anniversary milestone in Uganda with a remarkable party dubbed The CAMON Doodle Party . The event was centered around the launch of the CAMON 20 Doodle Edition, the newest version in the CAMON 20 Series. The CAMON 20 Doodle is a smartphone that glows in the dark. Its light-sensitive back cover absorbs daylight during the day and gives off a fluorescent glow at night....

Telegram needs no introduction; it is the second-largest instant-messaging platform after Whatsapp. And like Whatsapp, it is equally feature-packed and has a reputation for being an even more secure platform for communication. If you often spend a lot of time working on your PC (desktop or laptop), you’ll understand how challenging it can be to combine that with using Telegram on your smartphone to exchange messages. To make this easier, Telegram introduced the desktop app version to let users use telegram on their computers seamlessly....

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and most loved ones are not settled, expectant, and eager for surprises. It is a special day to show your partner how much you care about them. Even though people still like to give flowers, chocolates, and cards as gifts, technology has made it easier to plan and celebrate this romantic holiday in new and creative ways. There are now a plethora of apps and tools that can assist you in making the most of Valentine’s Day, from making a reservation at a restaurant to designing a gift that is uniquely yours....

Like we told you two months back about not going any slower this 2018, TECNO Mobile has finally released its first frameless full-screen display smartphone – the TECNO Camon CM . The device is the latest in the Camon Series family and reemphasizes the brand’s readiness to design high-end smartphones with sophisticated cameras. With the Camon CM, the brand seeks top deliver a very stylish full-screen display smartphone without bezels , at least as for the trend with current generation smartphones....

When I first met Gerald Abila over a cup of coffee two years back, I was more than convinced that this young man full of vitality and vision was about to change the law fraternity. Like all small beginnings, what he was working on at the time — BarefootLaw Uganda — didn’t show any signs of meteoric growth that is the norm of his venture today. Gerald mused about how disruptive technologies particularly the internet would change professions, businesses and individuals....

Smile Communications Uganda is introducing a new product; the SmartHome package, an incentive for purchases on large bundles ranging from 20GB on wards including the unlimited packages. Smile SmartHome is an internet package that connects your whole family to Unlimited 4G LTE internet at home; to enjoy SuperFast movie downloads, online gaming, watching online music videos, pinterest, online sport, online information and education or anything else you want to do online....

One of the most popular way of accessing the internet is through WiFi. Disturbance affecting your WiFi will inadvertently cause a fluctuation in data transfer speed. It might be particularly unnerving when you’re close to the WiFi source and can’t see any physical barrier. Related post: The updated guide to WiFi wireless network connectivity You will likely have experienced Wi-Fi interference at one point or another and you might be thinking, what is wrong?...

If you’re Ugandan and you shop online, the stakes are high that promotional deals and campaigns like Jumia Uganda Tech Week get you hyped in a way. This year’s edition is scheduled to start running from 15th to 30th March 2021 on the Jumia Uganda platform. The tech extravaganza will feature massive deals on everything tech; from smartphones, cookers, home appliances & many more. However, before the tech campaign kicks off, here are a few tips and tricks to help you get ready so you don’t miss out:...

Reading printed books is very rare in the digital era. Reading books on digital medium instead of conventional print material used to be a millennials’ thing. However, the digital age is eating up the world like a Resident Evil virus, giving even the most old-fashioned folks no choice but to succumb to the new reality. Reading books has shifted to smartphones and tablets with a simple download of an app. Since Android is the widely used operating system, here are the top 5 apps for reading eBooks on Android....

The largest smartphone vendors are rushing to incorporate VR in their flagship products. Most of you might want to wait a little bit until this new piece of tech matures, but if you are a first-runner who wishes to experience a whole new world of immersive virtual worlds, here are your options; Google Pixel XL : the latest of Google’s flagships, it is one of the few phones on the market supporting the company’s Daydream VR Platform....