Technology & Innovation

At 25, MTN is pioneering innovation and transforming Uganda’s Fintech landscape

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesTechnology & InnovationThought LeadershipNovember 23, 2023November 23, 2023

By Richard Yego Over the past 25 years, MTN has played an instrumental role in shaping Uganda’s telecommunications and digital economy, marking a journey characterized by innovation and transformation. Our…

Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) unveils #EAPRW2023 summit to advance PR excellence, East African unity

CEO ReporterMedia & CommunicationTechnology & InnovationOctober 28, 2023October 28, 2023

The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU), in partnership with industry collaborators has launched the eagerly awaited East Africa Public Relations Week (#EAPRW2023) summit. Set to take place at the…

This is why the government should support free-to-air broadcasters

Innocent NahabweBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThought LeadershipOctober 20, 2023October 24, 2023

Most TV stations in Uganda aim to serve Ugandans in the country, with international audiences reached through digital platforms. However, Signet’s limitations force TV station owners to get hybrid licenses to reach their intended audience.

The Imperative of Building a Culture of Capital Efficiency in Startups.

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationThe Big StorySeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023

Startups are the lifeblood of the global economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of industries. They are the engines of growth and the catalysts for societal transformation….

Ugandan Fintech Chipper Cash Celebrates Major Milestone, Issues its One Millionth Virtual Card.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023

Pan African fintech, Chipper Cash, has just hit a major milestone. They have issued over one million Chipper Cash virtual cards to people not only in Africa but also beyond….

Investing in Grit and Perseverance: John Viannie Wasswa and the Cyanase Startup Story. 

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipExecutive ProfilesTechnology & InnovationThe Big StorySeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023

I have always wondered how founders, who start out while at university build startups from scratch. At that stage, the majority of founders have neither the experience nor the resources…

Chipper Cash CEO, Ham Serunjogi, Appointed to the Advisory Council for African Diaspora Engagement by US President Joe Biden. 

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationThe Big StorySeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023

Ham Serunjogi, the co-founder and CEO of Chipper Cash, a fintech company that facilitates cross-border payments, remittances and wealth management in Africa, has been chosen as one of the inaugural…

ESO AVODA Launches the Business Growth Accelerator Program to Help Ugandan Businesses Expand to Kenya.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsEast AfricaTechnology & InnovationSeptember 27, 2023September 27, 2023

Uganda is often called a small market. Despite having a population of over 40m, the purchasing power is relatively low. As a result, it is imperative for startups and other…

CEO East Africa Explains: The Startup Playbook. How Startups Are Built.

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationThe Big StorySeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023

Building a startup is an endeavour that is as challenging as it is rewarding. It is a journey that is fraught with uncertainty, risk, and the potential for failure. The…

How Ugandan Startups Can Reduce Burn Rate and Increase Runway Amid a Global Funding Winter. 

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipTechnology & InnovationThe Big StorySeptember 19, 2023September 19, 2023

In venture capital, a ‘funding winter’ denotes a prolonged period marked by reduced capital inflow, posing formidable challenges for startups seeking investment. During this financial downturn, startups often contend with…