Huawei announced four new smartphones into their Mate series lineup this week. And all the smartphones have caused a massive uproar in the smartphone world. These Mate 20 smartphones were announced with an innovation called the nano memory card (NM card). Looking away from the stunning beauty, the large screen sizes, the impressive display technologies, the fantastic Leica triple rear cameras, the SuperCharge tech, the Reverse Wireless technology and all other crispy new technologies found on the gigantic Huawei Mate 20 phones, the Huawei NM card is a new tech that changes the dynamics of the memory card standard....

Intel’s involvement in Education in Africa is unprecedented. With over $1 billion invested in education globally, the multinational corporation is working with governments, Donors, NGOs and multinational and local companies to improve education across the continent. Specific to Africa, Intel has been involved with a number of transformative projects, key of which are: Teacher Training Since 1999, the Intel Teach Program me has helped teachers in Africa integrate technology into classrooms and give students the critical skills needed for success in the global economy....

Most iPhones announced usually come with a Pro version. Think of how great all of the features of an iPhone is, now the Pro version is all of these things, but on steroids. Apple has now released the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max smartphones. And you’re about to find out if it’s worth the talk. Apple released this alongside the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini in a virtual event that streamed on the 14th September 2021....

ThoughtWorks , a privately-owned global software delivery and products company that delivers custom software, software tools, and consulting services to organizations will be closing shop in Uganda come November 27th. Techjaja first broke the news last week. But the global software giant has confirmed reports about its pending closure on its website; “ThoughtWorks is closing its office in Kampala, Uganda, on 27th November 2015. ThoughtWorks mission in Africa is focused on creating a strong Pan-African culture, rather than any individual country focus....

We recently unboxed the itel P37 smartphone . Our verdict was that, while we think the itel P37 is a step up from its predecessor, it still features a couple of low-end specs – we shouldn’t have expected much from an entry-level smartphone. Like we always do after unboxing, we review! We’ve used the device for a couple of days now, and detailed below is our review of the itel P37....

The past decade has seen the Itel brand grow from a downtown feature phone manufacturer to a competitive smartphone market name. Being one of the faces of smartphone penetration and access to Internet-enabled devices, we have experienced affordable and durable entry-level and mid-range devices phones; and one of these is the new Itel A32F. Read About: itel A32F Review: Budget-friendly smartphone with Fingerprint and Android Oreo Go Edition Designed to fit in with the security trends of incoming devices, the Itel A32F is equipped with a fingerprint sensor on the back, the first of its kind on an itel product....

Kenyans living in countries such as US, Canada, UK, Australia can now send money to bank account holders back home. This comes with a new partnership between international money remittance provider, Worldremit and KCB Bank Kenya. The new partnership will allow Kenyans living abroad to directly send money to KCB bank account holders who can then collect the money at any KCB branche nationwide. Announced at an investment event for Kenyan and African diaspora at the Royal Overseas League in London, Annastacia Kimtai, KCB Retail Director, said “This partnership will bridge a gap in money remittances from the diaspora and therefore enhance the experience of our customers in East Africa and abroad....

If you’re a phone owner, chances are that you’ve lost at least one of your devices either through theft or property loss. Whichever way, phone loss is not uncommon and that’s why Samsung might release a kill switch for its devices this July. A kill switch is a safety mechanism used to shut off a device, in this case a smartphone, in an emergency situation in which it cannot be shut down in the usual manner....

If you have been looking for alternatives to DSTV, Startime, Zuku or Azam TV, then KweseTV might be a good option for you. Kwese, a brand of Econet Media Limited, is a distinctly African entertainment company aiming to provide affordable and premium content to audiences across the continent through pay, free-to-air and digital television. It joins a highly competitive market, with key features that could capture the eyes and meet the growing demands of African viewers, including you....

Various countries around the world have already started testing 5G super-fast mobile internet. In Africa, telecommunication companies such as MTN Group have spearheaded the testing of 5G. In this article, we shall show you which countries in Africa have already tested or are already testing 5G. But first… What is 5G? 5G is simply an abbreviation for the fifth generation. In simple terms, it is the next generation of mobile internet technology succeeding 4G LTE....

Low code and no code solutions offer the opportunity to build applications quickly and easily, without having to write code from scratch. But what are the differences between the two and what are the benefits of each? Low-code and no-code platforms allow developers and non-developers alike to create applications without having to learn a programming language. However, there are some distinct differences between the two that should be considered before making a decision....

In 2021, Apple built on their new Apple Silicon chip to produce the M1 Pro and M1 Max which were a lot faster and more effective than the M1. M1 was a chip specifically designed for Mac and came with incredible performance and battery life. Now, this has gone even further to introduce Apple’s newest chip – the M1 Ultra. According to Apple, they have outpaced the industry growth every quarter since they started shipping M1-based Macs....

If your car becomes wedged in the middle of road on a crazy traffic jam, don’t panic. You need to do some basic troubleshooting, but if the problem is beyond your paygrade, you need a mechanic ASAP. Makanika dot com is just the right app for this kind of emergency situations. It’s like Uber or Safeboda but for Mechanics. The way you hail a Boda on demand, it exactly the same way you can request for a Mechanic to fix your car wherever you are....

When you have worked so hard for your money, there are two things you want to do; reward yourself with a beer or a vacation and save for your retirement. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda is there to secure your contributions for the future. And they are making it even more convenient and user-friendly for you to register, update your details and make your contributions through a myriad of digital channels....

Xiaomi updated its most popular fitness band to the Mi Band 6. The latest band offers a bigger display upto 50% more than its predecessor and an SpO2 blood oxygen saturation monitor and more fitness modes for about $50. The Mi Band 6 was launched at the beginning of the year in March starting with the Chinese version. The global version was later on released for Indian and European markets. I got myself the Mi Band 6 from Gearbest which I have been using as my daily driver up from the Mi Band 5....

Today, Microsoft and LinkedIn announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion, inclusive of LinkedIn’s net cash. LinkedIn will retain its distinct brand, culture and independence. Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. On whether this is a good deal or not is an argument for another day....

National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) and MTN Uganda have joined hands to provide 100 public water points to supply water to water stressed areas of Kampala during the Coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak. The areas to benefit include water stressed areas at the periphery of the network which currently receive intermittent supply or no water at all. Each of the 100 spots will be supplied by a 10,000 litre capacity tank that will supply water at the official NWSC public tap tariff of UGX 25shs per 20 liter jerry can....

MTN Uganda today handed over UGX 21.9 Million to Uganda Red Cross Society that was contributed by their customers. The contributions were made through a MoMoPay merchant code that MTN Uganda launched in April as one of the telecom company’s interventions in the fight against the deadly virus. Through the merchant code, 1653*191919# MTN customers are in a position to make donations of any amount toward the efforts to combat COVID-19....

MTN Uganda, the leading Mobile Money network, has partnered with Interswitch Uganda to further increase their ATM Cash out footprint by allowing customers to cash out at all Interswitch’s ATMs across the country. Interswitch Uganda, is one of East Africa’s leading integrated payments companies. MTN Mobile Money customers can now generate a four digit TIN by dialling *165# from their mobile phone which can then be used at any Interswitch ATM across Uganda on a 24/7 basis to access their money....

MTN Uganda Limited announces that it will proceed today with the listing of its 22.4 billion ordinary shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), with trading commencing immediately. The listing has received the requisite approvals from the Capital Markets Authority in Uganda and the USE. It follows the successful completion of the largest initial public offering in Uganda’s history, raising a record UGX535 billion from applications for 2.9 billion shares (including incentive shares)....