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Thu, November 14th, 18:00 · Selipha Kihagi

Ugandans to report corruption with new app

The Uganda Media Development Foundation (UMDF), through its project Action for Transparency (A4T), has launched a new app allowing citizens to report corruption incidents in social service delivery through their mobile devices. → Read more
Thu, November 14th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi

MTN Group partners Hello Doctor to offer mobile health

MTN Group and Hello Doctor, subsidiary of Metropolitan Health, have partnered to offer m-health solutions in MTN’s territories across Africa, ensuring consumers receive the right information before seeing a doctor. → Read more
Sun, November 10th, 08:00 · Richard Cutcher

FEATURE: The week in startups 10/11/2013

Following the iROKING drama of last week, this one was destined to be a little quieter, but HumanIPO still found time to touch base with startups and programmes in Cameroon, Botswana and Uganda, among others. → Read more
Thu, November 7th, 17:00 · Selipha Kihagi

Ugandan government offices to receive payments electronically

Anyone making payments to any government office in Uganda will now be required to pay electronically through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in an effort to curb corruption in the public sector as well as increase tax revenue. → Read more
Wed, November 6th, 09:30 · Nick Sato

Ugandan startup to launch Vibz social networking app

Vibz, a social networking app developed by three Ugandan youths seeking to connect people and trends, will be launched in two weeks. → Read more
Wed, November 6th, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Uganda in the race for ITU council seat

Uganda has thrown its hat in the ring for a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) council, state minister for ICT Nyombi Tembo revealed during the opening of a key ITU conference held at Speke Resort in Kampala. → Read more
Tue, November 5th, 09:30 · Tom Jackson

Mara Foundation to make first investments next year

Business development group Mara Foundation, operating in Tanzania, Uganda and Nigeria, is set to make its first investments in 2014 as part of its Ad-Venture fund, looking to provide a new model of early stage business support. → Read more
Mon, November 4th, 09:00 · Richard Cutcher

MTN Uganda launches rewards programme

MTN Uganda has launched MTN Elite, a loyalty reward programme for its customers including a personalised card and access to a dedicated MTN Relationship Manager. → Read more
Thu, October 31st, 10:40 · Susan Mwenesi

MTN Uganda partners with Air Uganda for ticketing service

MTN, in conjunction with Air Uganda, has launched a new mobile payment option on the airline’s billing platform to enable customers to pay for air tickets using their mobiles → Read more
Thu, October 31st, 08:30 · Susan Mwenesi

Uganda’s Crane Bank to implement fingerprint technology

Uganda’s Crane Bank will implement a software system to bolster its security and delivery applications in addition to eliminating the need for its customers to use passwords and PIN numbers to access their accounts. → Read more
Wed, October 30th, 15:00 · Nick Sato

We’ll use ICT to transform and improve Kenya – Kenyatta

President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that his administration will use ICT to transform Kenya and improve the lives of citizens. → Read more
Tue, October 29th, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher

Cross border mobile money to hit $10b, but obstacles and cost increasing

International mobile money transfers are expected to exceed US$10 billion during 2013, according to a study by Juniper Research. → Read more
Tue, October 29th, 10:20 · Nanine Steenkamp

Airtel launches game club

Mobile operator Airtel has launched a mobile game club, offering subscription to mobile games to various African countries. → Read more
Wed, October 23rd, 08:30 · Susan Mwenesi

Ugandan telecoms to share infrastructure

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) intends to table infrastructure sharing guidelines geared towards telecom development in the country and to prevent duplication of infrastructure. → Read more
Mon, October 21st, 06:00 · Kamau Mbote

Huawei awards E-lab to Makerere University innovation challenge winners

Huawei has presented an E-lab to the winner of the innovation challenge organised by Uganda’s Makerere University under the iLabs@MAK project, which asked students to present innovations involving the use of robots and engage in mobile phone disassembling and reassembling. → Read more
Fri, October 18th, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

AfricaHackTrip aiming to extend to EuroHackTrip

AfricaHackTrip is aiming to extend the programme for local African developers for a follow-up visit to Europe, following its three week-long journey across the continent. → Read more
Mon, October 14th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Buganda kingdom to use MTN Uganda Mobile Money for development

The Ugandan kingdom of Buganda and MTN Uganda have launched a partnership that will see the kingdom use MTN’s mobile money service for fundraising in aid of various development initiatives. → Read more
Sun, October 13th, 13:00 · Richard Cutcher

FEATURE: The week in startups 13/10/2013

Every week HumanIPO touches base with Africa’s tech hubs - from Cape Town to Cairo, Nairobi to Lagos. This week’s whistle-stop roundup features startup and incubator news from, among other places, Tanzania, Cameroon and Rwanda. → Read more
Fri, October 11th, 18:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

GetCore Group plans Shule Direct roll out across East Africa

Tanzanian software company GetCore Group is looking to expand its online education platform Shule Direct to other East African countries after establishing the product locally. → Read more
Fri, October 11th, 16:30 · Richard Cutcher

Africans dominate ITU innovation competition

Four young Africans have been chosen among the 10 winners of the International Telecommunications Union’s (ITU) Young Innovators’ Competition. → Read more