Technology & Innovation

Pebuu Africa and Hamilton Telecom are set to Join Forces to Accelerate Uganda’s Digital Transformation

Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationOctober 31, 2024October 31, 2024

Pebuu Africa and Hamilton Telecom are set to enter into a strategic partnership. Hamilton will leverage Pebuu’s nationwide presence and footprint to advance digital transformation in the distribution and retail…

Innovations Drive Opportunity: A Conversation with Arthur Mukembo

CEO ReporterCEO PerspectivesEntrepreneurshipExecutive ProfilesTechnology & InnovationOctober 20, 2024October 20, 2024

Mr. Arthur Mukembo, is the Lead at Future Lab Studio. He says he is driven to make things better, even if it is by a few adjustments. From real estate…

Barbara Mutabazi is passionate about having more women in the ICT arena

Brian EmorutC-Suite LeadershipEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryWomen In LeadershipOctober 20, 2024October 20, 2024

Barbara Mutabazi is a ground-breaking innovator dedicated to promoting the economic empowerment of youth, especially girls and women. She does this by encouraging greater youth participation in Uganda’s technology sector,…

Changing the face of tech through skilling and collaboration by Michael Niyitegeka

Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsExecutive ProfilesTechnology & InnovationOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

Michael Niyitegeka is the Executive Director of Refactory, a software skills academy in Uganda. He speaks about tech with a lot of passion; he lives and breathes it. But would…

After Raising a $30M Series B, Fido Credit Sets its Sights on Tackling Uganda’s Credit Gap.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThe Big StorySeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

According to the International Financial Centre (IFC), Africa has a credit gap of $330 billion. Some estimates put this figure as high as $800 billion. Due to low banking penetration,…

South Africa Founded Fintech Omnisient Secures $7.5 Million Investment From Arise to Grow Financial Inclusion Across Africa and Beyond.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsGlobal NewsMedia & CommunicationTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024

South African fintech start-up Omnisient has received a $7.5 million investment from Arise, a company that invests in African financial service providers and fintechs that advance financial inclusion. Founded in…

Jumia’s Revenue Falls 25% in Q2 2024, Set to Raise $100m to Improve Cash Position.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsEntrepreneurshipGlobal NewsTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Jumia Technologies AG, Africa’s e-commerce giant, has reported its financial performance for the second quarter of 2024, revealing a complex interplay of challenges and strategic responses. The company’s revenue for…

Starlink Internet is Coming to Uganda in Q4 2024. Here is Everything You Need to Know.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsEntrepreneurshipMedia & CommunicationNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

 As Uganda’s population increasingly embraces the digital age, the country’s internet landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. The once-dominant players, Airtel and MTN, now face stiff competition from a growing…

How Rwanda’s Pioneering Approach is Charting a Path for Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation in Africa.

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentTechnology & InnovationJuly 6, 2024July 6, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the very fabric of our society. Born from the pioneering work of computer scientists and visionaries, AI has evolved from…

Ugandan Startups Raise USD 19M in the First Half of 2024.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Ugandan startups raised $19m in the first half of 2024, as per Africa: The Big Deal data. Overall, African countries raised $780m which is a 57% decline from what African…