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After numerous complaints about spam sms and a lawsuit from one MTN Uganda customer, MTN Uganda has taken very defined and bold steps to rectify all the complaints they have been receiving from their customers. In a press conference yesterday at their Nyonyi gardens office, MTN CEO Brian Gouldie assured customers that they have finally found a permanent solution to the problem that gives them control over what sms notifications they receive....

In the recent past, we have seen many content providers trying to diversify into various niches. I mean, DStv now offers home internet , Showmax which traditionally offered content streaming now offers live TV , and the list goes on. Stranger Things: 1984 (BonusXP) , Stranger Things 3: The Game (BonusXP) , Shooting Hoops (Frosty Pop) , Card Blast (Amuzo & Rogue Games) , and Teeter Up (Frosty Pop) . Worth noting is that these Netflix Games won’t have ads or support in-app purchases like other freemium Android games we know....

Starting 1st July 2018 which is two days from now, Ugandans will have to pay an excise tax of Ugx 200 ($ 0.052 ) daily for use of Over-The-Top (OTT) services . Already three mobile telecoms including MTN , Airtel and Africell Uganda have shared a directive from the Government of Uganda about the new Social Media tax. According to the directive, OTT service include all applications or Apps that offer voice and messaging services over the internet ....

Nigeria remains the biggest smartphone market in Africa and recorded year on year growth last year despite the worldwide slump in smartphone sales. On the other hand, Transsion Holding is the parent company of Tecno, Itel, Infinix which are popular smartphone brands in Nigeria. Currently, Tecno, Itel, and Infinix happen to be one of the major budget smartphone brands besides Samsung which is heavily represented by its J series (now M series)....

OpenAI has just rolled out GPT-5 , the newest version of the model that powers ChatGPT , and it’s being billed as the company’s biggest step forward yet. The headline: GPT-5 is designed to be both fast and thoughtful — able to answer routine questions instantly while switching into a deeper “thinking” mode for harder problems. OpenAI says the model is already available to users worldwide, with paid tiers getting more usage and access to an even more capable “GPT-5 Pro....

Do you know what refurbished iPhones are and are not sure what they are or why they’re called that? If you do, you might not know where to buy them or if you should even consider buying them. Well, you’re on the right post. In this post, I’ll take you through what these iPhones are, where to buy them, how much they cost, and how to identify one. This should guide you to decide if you want to buy a refurbished iPhone or a new one....

Last year the company lost up to Sh1 million in a month through its customers who were fraud victims but the losses have declined by 75 percent. Safaricom Chief Corporate Security Officer, Nicholas Mulila, says this will help access to more information to their super agents before any transactions are conducted especially when a sim swap raises suspicions. Other than authentication, the solution will also provide financial firms with capabilities to better design their lending propositions, enhance the registration and onboarding of new customers, and also in managing phone numbers linked to a customer’s accounts but which may no longer be in use....

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series was announced in February 2020 and was released into the market a month later. Just like its predecessor (the Galaxy S10 series), the Galaxy S20 series also featured three devices; Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. With standout features like the 16GB RAM, 108-megapixel Camera, 120Hz Refresh Rate, and 8K video recording, Samsung really stepped up its game with the Galaxy S20 series....

The date has been set – it’s March 1st. The venue confirmed – CCIB(Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona) and as usual there will be lie streaming of the event for the international audience. The anticipated Samsung Unpacked 2015 is here. It’s the annual event where Samsung announces it’s new products (especially it’s flagship device). With quite a tough 2014 (in terms of decline in sales/profits) and massive competition from multiple global players including the likes of OnePlus One, Samsung is under pressure to keep wowing their fans so as to maintain market share and profitability....

Once upon a time, the Sony WH-CH710N headphones retailed for a whopping $199 which was a hard sell at the time given the alternatives in the same price margin. It appears Sony had a change of heart over time to cut this down to $129 depending on where you buy it from. When you are to think about it, it’s just about the perfect price for headphones that are neither premium nor particularly cheap....

Spotify is intensifying the competition with YouTube Music by introducing the ability to play music videos directly within the app. This feature marks a direct strike at YouTube Music’s core strength. Related: YouTube Music and YouTube Premium Finally Available in Kenya: Here are the Prices YouTube Music vs Spotify vs Apple Music: Which Should you Pay for in Kenya? Spotify officially states, “We’ll begin to roll out music videos from a select catalog for Premium users in the U....

It is Black Friday today and there are lots of deals across many online shopping platforms in Uganda and world over. Kilimall Uganda is offering upto 90% discounts on select items but many are wondering how to take advantage of these deals. The first step is to register with Kilimall either on their website or via the mobile app. after you register, you can then place an order and have it shipped to you or you can choose to pick it up from Kilimall....

Have you wanted to move out with your buddies without having to keep apart, yet the only means of available transport can accommodate a maximum of four? Now, with Taxify XL , you can move around easily with friends and family without splitting up! It is just one car, 6 seats! XL is the Taxify Uganda’s latest car category, where users as many as six can order for a cab or SUV to pick them up from their locations, and drop them off to a destination....

A year ago, we saw the introduction of the Spark 8 series , as well as the TECNO Spark 8C in Nigeria, in quick succession. They all came with refreshed designs, some revised specs, and most importantly, they maintained their budget-friendly status. TECNO has now unveiled the Tecno Spark 9 in Nigeria – the latest addition to the Spark series. The new TECNO Spark 9 also comes with a refreshed design ( it features the trendy right-angled edge build) and upgrades in some areas....

TECNO Mobile is unleashing yet another smartphone series with a target on the youth market, that have an interest in Low End Mobile Phones with unique specifications. The series, which will give birth to a set of twins, is being named the TECNO SPARK K7 and TECNO SPARK Plus K9. With a possible launch expected with in this August holiday, the new series will surely captivate many youths that will experience it....

Back in 2018, we saw Google’s Project Loon partnering with Telkom Kenya . This partnership was set to see Kenyans get access to high-speed 4G internet in areas where cell coverage wasn’t possible before. This is because the project would use floating balloons, cruising high up in the atmosphere to beam down 4G internet from their built-in onboard 4G base stations. In a statement by the President during the daily briefs on the state of COVID-19 in the country, the head of state said that the project had received the green light from all concerned parties....

Are you in the United States, Canada, the UK, or anywhere abroad? Do you plan to send money to Nigeria at any point? If yes, this article will let you know the top 8 platforms to use in 2023. Sending money from a foreign country to Nigerian bank accounts can be a nightmare, especially considering that Nigeria has been blacklisted by major global cross-border platforms like Paypal. If you always used wire transfers to send money to Nigeria, you should be able to recount how costly its charges are currently....

B2B payments compared to conventional consumer-faced payments are very complex. Aside from the fact that you might need to transfer or receive a high-volume transaction on a more frequent basis, B2B payments are directly tied to a business’s cash flow. With the rise in businesses across the globe, wire transfers, electronic bank transfers and checks are no longer a sustainable way to process B2B payments online. This is why you need B2B payment providers....

Android Q is the upcoming tenth major release and the 17th version of the Android mobile operating system. The final release of Android Q is scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2019. AT the moment, the official Beta program by Google is already in its advanced stages and many OEM’s are rushing to optimize the new software for their current devices. Huawei for one, despite their impending ban by Google, says it is still committed to updating their current list of flagship devices to the new operating system when it drops....

In today’s digital age, technology plays an increasingly important role in shaping how businesses interact with their customers. New payment technologies, in particular, have revolutionized the customer experience by providing more convenient, secure, and personalized payment options. To help shed some light on this topic, we spoke with Alpha Kinyatta, Head of Sales, Retail & E-commerce at Pesapal Uganda to discuss how businesses can improve customer experiences by adopting tech....