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When it comes to subscription-based Video-on-Demand(VoD) services or Nollywood content, the name iROKOTV comes to mind. But talk about affordable digital TV services across Africa that rival Multichoice’s DSTV, Startimes definitely takes the show. Now combine the two and you have something a bit more interesting. The second largest PayTV operator in Africa and one of the most successful curators of Nigerian content create a formidable force in the content industry in Africa....

In my Dad’s generation, they only had one and only screen — the TV — and it showed black and white pictures. Even though things began to look up by the time I was born with fully colored-screen TVs, 20 years ago people only had one screen to watch. Now in the 21c, a TV is just one of the several options that demand our attention. Computer, Laptops, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Phablets, Smartphones and Smartwatches are all options through which you consume information today....

We unboxed the iTel P36 smartphone and published our first impressions of the device a while ago. Our cursory verdict was that the device was great. It had a great design, camera, display, and battery. However, we had to dig in further to give an end-to-end review of the smartphone. So, this can wholly inform purchase decisions. Here’s the iTel P36 review. iTel P36 Performance Review Generally, there’s a slight lag in performance while using the device....

Kwese TV, the premium Pay TV satellite service provider by Econet Media has been operational for almost a year now in about six African countries now. We have had our taste of the service for more than a month now and its nothing short of impressive. But Multichoice, DStv’s parent company isn’t just going to stand still as Kwese TV eats on its lunch money. Related post: DSTV Explora decoder complete features, specs and functionality...

Podcasts are a hugely popular form of “infotainment” these days, with almost any and every niche you can think of catered for with a show or a segment. If you’re not enjoying the wealth of podcasts out there, you’re really missing out. Podcasts provide you with the experience of a radio show, covering a wide range of topics ranging from gospel to science fiction to music and every thing in between....

The Smart home security space gets exciting each passing year thanks to cool products from the like of Wyze, Google, Yi, Xiaomi and more. More people now own home security camera to monitor their kids or pets easily from their smartphones. The smart home camera is part of a large emerging smart home category of devices. Announced last month, Mi 360 Home security camera 2K Pro takes it a notch higher with 2K resolution support — that is 3 million pixels....

Yesterday, Microsoft unveiled the newest Lumia in the Windows 8.1 range: the Lumia 540 Dual SIM. The smartphone is perfect for young, ambitious people looking for their first serious smartphone, as well as for feature phone users looking to upgrade, it includes a large, 5-inch HD display and is packed with apps and Microsoft services for less than $150. Local availability in East African countries such as Kenya and Uganda and pricing will be announced in coming months according to Lilian Nganda Communications Manager,Nokia East Africa....

Passwords across numerous platforms can be rather hard to grasp and at one point, you may opt to use the same more than once. Microsoft is doing you a favor when accessing your account. You wont have to crack your head to remember the characters. All you need is the availability of your phone. In a blog post from the company’s Identity division, it was announced that the phone sign-in is now globally available for iPhones and Android smartphones....

If you walked into any office and glanced at any computer screen, what operating system will you see? The answer to that question is obvious. Without doubt, Microsoft through it’s operating systems (Windows 7 being my favorite) has brought computing to the masses across the globe including Africa. Windows still holds about 91.77% in desktop operating system marketshare leaving only a small piece of the pie to Mackintosh and Linux....

Android 12 have been around for a while and no phone has the stable version yet which is unsurprisingly typical of the Android ecosystem. For smartphones with their own layer of UI like Xiaomi, the timeline to get the stable Android 12 OS (MIUI 13) is even longer unlike Google’s Pixel phones that are already on the third Android 12 Beta update compared to Xiaomi’s first which is soon to be released....

MoneyGram, a major global remittance company, has partnered with Airtel Africa to facilitate international money transfers directly to the telecom operator’s mobile money wallet. Announced on Friday, the services will commence this year subject to local regulatory approvals and affect close to 19 million users of Airtel money across the continent. John Gely, Head of MoneyGram Africa credited the partnership by saying; “This partnership with Airtel will enable millions of consumers instant access to our global platform to receive money from over 200 countries & territories without having to even step outside....

Those who are in support of making the web more open have a reason to celebrate tomorrow when Mozilla — the foundation behind the popular Firefox browser used by 450 Million people daily — releases the latest version of Firefox, Firefox 29. Developed by an army of volunteers around the globe, Firefox has stolen the show from big corporations such as Microsoft, Apple and Google not just on desktop but also on mobile with Firefox for Android which I totally love and Firefox OS, a mobile operating system for low-end devices....

MTN, Uganda has launched its latest offering, Freedom Voice Bundles as part of its ongoing “Together We Are Unstoppable” campaign. As a brand that prioritizes its customers, MTN understands the importance of giving customers the freedom to connect with their loved ones and business partners without the pressure of a ticking clock. The new Freedom Voice Bundles are designed to provide customers with an upfront commitment and no expiry date, giving them ultimate convenience and value for their money....

SeamlessHR has raised an undisclosed seed round investment amount— reportedly seven figures— from local and foreign investors. Participating investors in this round include Enza Capital and Ingressive Capital, while it was led by Lateral Capital and Consonance Investment Managers. SeamlessHR is a cloud-based HR platform that caters to medium to large organizations. They provide various services ranging from core HR to performance management services, recruitment, and payroll management. This recent investment—though the amount is undisclosed— is likely to be between $1 Million and $9 Million....

If you’ve been following this train long enough, then you know that there have been endless speculations of a Nokia-made Android device for a quite a while despite the sell out to Microsoft. Well, that anticipation isn’t fading away anytime soon. The device is slated for release next year with the overall attitude being “full steam ahead” . Sources have revealed to The Verge that Normandy is designed as an Asha equivalent to push low-cost devices with access to more traditional smartphone apps — something the company has struggled to achieve for its Series 40-powered Asha line....

NSSF Uganda users can now keep track of their saving using their mobile smartphones. To do that, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) today launched a Mobile App dubbed “NSSF GO”. NSSF GO is a blend of electronic service channels including a mobile app, through which the Fund’s 1.5 Million members can access their statements at their convenience PCTechMag reports . The NSSF GO Mobile App Allows you to: – View your NSSF E-Statement – Call NSSF Helpline numbers directly – Send an SMS to receive your NSSF balance – Project future NSSF balances based on different interest rates – View all NSSF Social Feeds – View new NSSF news articles – Locate all the NSSF branches in your close proximity....

Deep Learning Super Sampling , more commonly known as DLSS is Nvidia’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) rendering technology designed to improve your PC’s performance in gaming without burdening your graphics card. The latest revision of this continuously evolving AI is called DLSS 3.0 and will officially debut with Nvidia’s RTX 4000 series graphics cards. Before we dive into DLSS 3.0 we will take a detour and do a refresher on the previous generations; DLSS 1....

Office 2021 was recently released by Microsoft. It is the latest one-time purchase option for desktop apps like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, since the release of Office 2019 . This new edition comes with new apps like the Microsoft Teams app. And in this article, we are going to take a look at the new Office 2021 and all of its other new features. Office 2021: New Features 1.Co-author Documents With Office 2021, you now have something called real-time co-authoring....

Online shopping startup Kweli.shop (a brand of Dreamstar Digital Limited) has announced an expansion of its home delivery service (also called door-to-door delivery) to 580 town councils across Uganda. Through a partnership with Nation Courier Service (a brand of Monitor Publications Limited), the home appliances and electronics online store has taken this very important step, giving customers in upcountry cities, towns, and districts the benefit of getting fast and safe door-to-door (home) deliveries in any part of Uganda within 24 to 48 hours ....

After weeks of anticipation, the 2023 PLE results are finally upon us. Today, the Ministry of Education and Sports will release scores for nearly 750,000 pupils, marking a significant milestone in their educational journey. In 2023, a substantial 749,371 candidates took the PLE, comprising 357,797 males and 391,574 females, including 2,436 Special Needs candidates. Whether you’re nervously checking your own results or celebrating with family and friends, this day holds special meaning....