Let me start by saying I do not know how many individuals in Africa have a genuine copy of Windows software. The amount of pirated software in Africa is literally humongous. I cannot with accuracy support why this is so but some debate that it’s the prohibitive costs while some say the lack of payment systems that make it hard to purchase software. I wish I could find statistics about how many of the unlicensed versions are in Africa alone....

Black Friday is here, and the deals are hotter than ever! With a plethora of online stores and shops participating, Uganda is abuzz with excitement. From tech gadgets to fashion wear, there’s something for everyone. When it comes to iPhones, the wait is over. Sage Buyers is making this year even more exciting with the Sage Spin & Win campaign . From November to December, every Apple device purchase means more than owning premium tech....

For users who need heavy data requirements for their day to day activities, monthly data bundles come in handy. For a long time, monthly data bundles in Uganda have been quite expensive. Thanks to the competition, the price for monthly data has been reducing steadily. Here is a summary of what Airtel Uganda, MTN Uganda, and Africell are offering monthly. Airtel Uganda This telecom company decided to double the number of monthly data customers were receiving....

The advancement in technology has made a lot of transformation. Previously contained to be a sitting room item, television has become a mobile service, and with the shift to digital signal – it is now much more available to the eyes through mobile. It was a requirement for one to own a decoder and dish so as to enjoy satellite TV but with DStv Now, you can watch your favourite channels live on your smartphone....

Using DStv’s Explora is as easy as 1, 2, 3, pun intended. Oh, and have we mentioned that we indeed have 3 generations of Explora in that very order? Of the 3, t he DStv Explora 3 is the newest generation of PVR decoder slated to eventually replace its predecessors (Update 01/06/2023: now superseded by DStv Explora Ultra). More to that, Model number Explora 3A has lost some serious weight since we last met....

2025 Update: If you’re like me, you want the best entertainment for your money—and you don’t want to be surprised by outdated prices or hidden fees. I’ve just checked the latest DStv Nigeria packages, decoder options, and Extra View costs for 2025. Here’s my hands-on, no-nonsense guide (plus a quick comparison with GOtv and StarTimes). Internal links to decoder reviews, payment guides, and channel lists are included for your convenience....

The 2019 and 4th edition of the Swarm Summit was opened today (22nd November 2019) at the UMA Multipurpose hall. This summit is an annual summit started by Uganda’s first incubation hub, the Hive Colab together with numerous ICT players to recognize the different levels of development of Uganda’s digital landscape. This year’s summit is a two-day event happening on the 22nd and 23rd of November with the theme “Celebrating Uganda’s Digital Transformation....

WhatsApp is hands down, the world’s most popular instant messaging platform we have today. Not even China’s popular WeChat comes close. Since Facebook acquired the platform back in 2014, it has always desired to monetize WhatsApp. Both Jan Koum and Brian Acton , WhatsApp’s founder and co-founder left the company in 2018 for this reason. There were talks last year that Facebook really was going to introduce targetted ads in WhatsApp ....

Fiber Optic and Copper are pretty much the only options when it comes to networking communications cables. Today we focus on what makes them different. Let’s begin with the key characteristics of the old reliable copper phone lines — the same basic infrastructure that we’ve been using since the beginning of the 20th-century. Related Article: What is Fibre To The Home (FTTH)? Copper Cables Copper is highly conductive. This is what makes it so great for carrying the power to your home....

Flutterwave is a B2B payment technology company that helps banks and other businesses provide seamless and secure payment experiences for their customers. The San-Francisco and Lagos-based startup have now launched an online store (The Flutterwave Store) for its customers. It is an online store for African merchants to create digital shops and sell online. Remember in an earlier article, we talked about platforms to sell online and reach a wider audience during this pandemic, the Flutterwave Store fits right into that category....

E-commerce payment systems in Africa are a bit of a Wild-Wild-West of sorts. Finding the one e-payment platform that actually works as advertised is akin to prospecting for gold. Some platforms just don’t pan out. Others are often out of your reach and all you can do is admire the likes of PayPal and Google Wallet. All we have are e-payment hacks and roundabout workarounds. Shopping at online shops is well and good but the issue arises when it’s time to pay when you realise you don’t have the proffered payment options such as PayPal, or Google Wallet....

Pair Two Echo Speakers Also, make sure they are set up in the same room (within a meter of each other) for pairing to happen. One more thing; make sure your speakers are already set up on the Alexa app on your phone. Tap the Devices tab in your Alexa app. Then select the Add (+) icon in the top-right corner. Tap Combine speakers to either set up multi-room music, a home theater, or a stereo pair....

You might have heard the news by now that Smile Uganda is letting people stream videos for free on YouTube when using their services. Feeling left out, here is how to get your groove on and say “farewell” to FOMO (fear of missing out). Ever since they inaugurated SuperFast 4G LTE mobile broadband services in Entebbe and Kampala in June 2013, Smile Uganda has continuously revolutionized the way people access the internet in Uganda....

Just like every other industry, display technology continues to improve. In the year 2002, HDMI was first released. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface; a connection standard that aids the smooth transfer of media from a source (like a DVD player, Play Station, or Xbox) to a display like a smart television. According to the HDMI Forum (the organization in charge of improving HDMI technology), there are currently more than 8 billion devices that use the HDMI technology for media transfer....

Have you ever been in a tight situation where you cannot seem to find your GTBank ATM card? It could be stolen, lost, or even misplaced. In compromising situations like this, it is safe to either hotlist or block your card. It’s the fastest way to prevent unauthorized card transactions on your account. Sadly, in situations like this, the first line of action is usually to contact your bank’s customer support line....

The one thing that frustrates a planned vacation to those beautiful islands and holiday destinations is obtaining a visa. While citizens of prominent countries have it easy with Visa applications and approvals – and have ‘Visa-free’ access to a long list of countries around the world, citizens of countries like Nigeria don’t have that luxury. This has always been an important factor to consider when choosing a destination to visit. Be that as it may, there is still a handful of Visa-free countries around the world accessible to Nigerians....

Home internet is quickly becoming a necessity today as we continue to rack up the number of smart and connected devices in our homes. This, is not to mention the fact that we stream content at home today more than ever, be it on YouTube or Netflix for video content or Spotify and others for Podcasts and music. In Kenya, the Home Fiber space is pretty competitive with key players like Faiba, Safaricom, and Zuku pushing compelling offers to customers, and other little-known ISPs taking the fight to these big dogs with interesting offers....

With about one day about left to go, NITA-U has released the initial coverage hotspots for their #MYUG Free Wi-Fi internet project in Kampala. We have previously reported indepth here , here and here about this much anticipated government project slated for a Saturday 1st October 2016. NITA-U gets a round of applause for selecting hotspot areas usually with a large volume of people. The various Kampala streets and roads always have pedestrians either waiting for transport or stuck in jam....

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In Africa, Kaymu, an eBay-like marketplace, is one of the leading online businesses of the several startups under Rocket Internet’s stewardship. As reported by Techmoran , Kaymu recently scrapped seller commissions on all products sold via its platform in Africa. Note that this only applies to Algeria, Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Morocco, Tunisia, Zambia and Mozambique. Countries like Uganda are not part of this new development. However, the zero commission move is geared at encouraging as many people as possible to sell using the e-commerce portal....