A team of talented teenagers from Young Engineers Uganda set off to the United States of America on Sunday, April 23rd, to proudly represent Uganda at the prestigious Vex World...
The upcoming Intellectual Property (IP) conference set for Wednesday, April 24th at Four Points by Sheraton in Kampala, is anticipated to provide innovators with comprehensive knowledge about intellectual property rights...
Many of us the tech nerds and everyday phone users have at least seen, touched used or ever heard of the mighty HTC. At one time, HTC overtook the present...
In the realm of technology, each year brings a new wave of innovations and trends that captivate the market and shape the digital landscape. The year 2023 was no exception,...
Apple now has the lion’s share of the global smartphone market, knocking Samsung off the top spot for the first time in 12 years. The American phone giant accounted for...
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…
The East African Venture Capital Association (EVCA), a body that represents private capital providers including development finance institutions (DFIs), private equity and venture capital funds, family offices and impact investors…
Emata, a pioneering fintech and microfinance firm based in Uganda, has successfully secured $2.4 million in a seed funding round. The funds, which include $800,000 in equity and $1.6 million…
Kenyan fintech powerhouse, Lipa Later Group, has successfully raised $5 million in a private debt issuance, marking a significant milestone in its financial journey. However, the company’s ambitious expansion plans…
Startups need funding to grow at a speed that they want. This funding usually comes in the form of venture capital which is raised from VC firms, angel investors and…
In a significant development for the African fintech sector, Lipa Later, a leading fintech platform, launched a global crowdfunding campaign after securing regulatory greenlight in the USA. The company aims…
When Abraham Banaddawa was studying medicine in the USA, he realised he wasn’t going to change much in the world. This realisation made him change courses to Business Administration where…
Uganda has been a hotbed for cryptocurrency scams, largely due to the legal ambiguity surrounding the use of digital currencies. The country has had its fair share of crypto scams,…
In a dramatic turn of events, Chipper Cash, a leading fintech startup in Africa, has seen its valuation plummet by over 70%, from a staggering $2.2 billion to a mere…
In the e-commerce sector, the ability to improve operational efficiency and achieve profitability is the pulse that beats within every organization’s heart. But for most e-commerce startups, including Jumia, it…