Tatenda Nigel Chinodakufa is often described as “the man helping Africa’s fintechs grow without stepping on regulatory landmines.” As Regional Business Development Director at Sumsub, a technology firm specializing in...
The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U) last week convened a high-level validation workshop with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to endorse a comprehensive Change Management, Marketing, and Public...
In the heart of Kampala’s busy central business district, the rhythm of modern life pulses through the fingertips of Gen Z digital influencers and their smartphones. At concerts, fashion shows,...
When Sylvia Mulinge stepped into the CEO role at MTN Uganda in October 2022, the air crackled with expectation and a fair dose of apprehension. It wasn’t just another leadership...
When the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) opened its doors over two decades ago, it was with a modest mandate to oversee the nascent communications landscape of a post-liberalisation era. Today,...
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…
Ever since she was a child, Natasha has been doing art. Her interest truly blossomed while at Makerere University where she was pursuing, ironically, a Bachelor of Commerce. But she…
A startup, in its broadest sense, is a young, ambitious company that is in the initial stages of its business operations. These companies are typically driven by a unique business…
A pitch deck, in its most basic definition, is a brief presentation that provides investors with an overview of your business. It is often created using PowerPoint, Keynote, or Prezi…
The entrepreneurial landscape in Uganda has witnessed a remarkable upsurge, with a proliferation of startups offering innovative solutions to local and global challenges. This burgeoning ecosystem has been fueled by…
On a regular basis, tech publications are awash with stories of startups raising funding from investors, who more often than not, are venture capitalists. This type of funding is called…
In a significant move, Uganda has joined the ranks of African nations imposing a digital tax on foreign tech companies providing digital services within their borders. The Ugandan government recently…
In 2022, Ugandan startups raised $70 million according to Africa: The Big Deal data. One of the standout deals that year was raised by Rocket Health, a telemedicine startup that…
