Tag: uganda

Electric automobiles to hit Ugandan roads by 2030

Joseph Otim

In Uganda, the debate concerning electric vehicles (EV) was recently revived when President Museveni spoke to the nation about the high cost of petrol. And for the time being, it appears that the government is working toward boosting electric automobiles. However, the plan is to set up charging stations around the nation even without enabling legislation. The government anticipates 300,000 motorbikes and at least 250 electric buses on the road by 2026, all of which will be supported by at least 75 fast chargers. The initiatives taken by the Kiira…

Next Media’s Afro Mobile App is no longer a free streaming service.

Joseph Otim

Next media a multimedia business similar to Netflix or any other media streaming platform, is changing  its Afro mobile app to become a paid streaming service not for free. The reason for such a turning point is to enable the media streaming platform earn more revenue. The primary sources of revenue before were advertisements and endorsements. This transformation will make its Afro Mobile app into a paid subscription service. From one television station, Next media has seen a lot of transformation, seeing it grow to three television stations and also…

Could TikTok rival spotify and Apple music with potential Music streaming app.

Joseph Otim

It has been well expected and we wont be surprised that soon  TikTok will  launch a music streaming app of its own. According to official actionable filings uncovered by c-net suggest that TikTok is planning on just that. This will put ByteDance, the company that founded TikTok in a direct race with the giants likes Apple Music, Spotify, and Deezer. Yet another inclusion in the music streaming business!! ByteDance filed a trademark application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for “TikTok Music” in May. According to the filing, the service would…

Differences Between MTN MoMo Card and Airtel Virtual MasterCard

Joseph Otim

Due to sudden growth in digital economy across the African continent, making online payments and cashless transactions are becoming more rightly agreed to use by private businesses by their clients. In early 2021, Airtel Africa officially made it clear that they were partnering with Mastercard, providing their clients across 14 African countries the opportunity to access and use Mastercard’s global system by bringing into place the Airtel Virtual debit MasterCard for the very first time after the one for MTN. This addition adds to the growing list of an ever growing…

TECNO Camon 19 Pro 5G Full Specifications and Price in Uganda

Charles Layoo

Specifications in Summary 6.8″ FHD+ High Gamut Display 1080*2460 Resolution 120Hz High refresh rate Smart 5G MediaTek Dimensity 810 Color: Eco Black and Cedar Green OIS + EIS Stabilization 16MP Front Camera 64MP Triple Rear Camera with Quad Flash Bokeh Camera HDR Video Smart 5G 8 RAM + 256GB ROM Smart 5G 8 RAM + 128GB ROM Memory Fusion 5000mAh battery + 33W Flash Charge Android™ 12 Operating System HiOs 8.6 Android™ 12 Battery  5000mAh Battery + 33W Flash Charge Sensor & Tools G-Sensor Ambient Light and Distance Sensor Fingerprint Sensor…

UNRA Uganda and MTN Uganda launched a partnership to provide toll free payment for road users along Entebbe Expressway

Charles Layoo

The Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) have today in partnership with MTN Uganda launched a partnership to provide toll free payment solution  along Kampala Entebbe Expressway for road users. The Entebbe Expressway has a road toll fee system that requires payment to grant access for usage. A fee of different amounts is levied at the toll gates and access is granted to the different classes of motor vehicles and motor bikes. The partnership will allow the road users along Kampala Entebbe Expressway to recharge their Upesi Card using MTN Mobile…

Riham unveils UGX 2Billion Twegateko Drink and Win Promotion

Charles Layoo

As part of the continuous initiatives to appreciate and reward their countrywide consumer base, Hariss International Limited; the manufacturer of the popular RIHAM products has injected UGX 2 billion in a ‘Drink & Win’ promotion dubbed TWEGATEKO Drink and Win promotion. Unveiled today, the TWEGATEKO Drink and Win promotion will see up to 1.2 million consumers of RockBoom Energy Drink and Lavita Pineapple Carbonated Soft Drink win a variety of prizes ranging from T.shirts, Caps, Bags, Bicycles, and Free drinks among others. Participants will simply have to purchase a 320ml PET bottle of either Lavita Pineapple or RockBoom Energy Drink, open it, and check under the bottle…

Infinix NOTE 11 Full Specifications and Price in Uganda

Charles Layoo

Specifications in Summary 6.7″ FHD+ Vivid AMOLED Display MediaTek Helio G88 Dual-Chip Processor 5000mAh Battery + 33W Super Charge 50MP F1.6 Wide Aperture Triple Camera The Multi-Screen collaboration Side-mounted Fingerprint Face Unlock Monster Game Kit 7.9mm Ultra Sleek Design Cinematic Dual Speakers With DTS Network: 3G and 4G supported Android™ 11 Operating System Android™ 11 Battery 5000mAh Battery 33W Super Charge Sensor & Tools G-Sensor E-Compass Gyroscope Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Fingerprint Storage 64GB ROM + 4GB RAM 6GB ROM + 128GB RAM External: Up to 2TB Network & Connectivity…

SPARK TV ORDERED TO SUSPEND ITS ‘LIVE WIRE’ PROGRAMME

Charles Layoo

Uganda Communications Commission has ordered Spark TV to immediately suspend its Live Wire programme after the station appeared to ignore the regulator’s directive to have it rescheduled. The Commission on 18th October 2021 wrote to eleven TV stations directing them to reschedule their adult-themed gossip programmes from evening hours to between 10 pm, and 5 am, with effect from Wednesday this week. However, while other stations complied with the directive, Spark TV replied in its letter dated 20th October 2021, insisting that Live Wire was not culpable for any breach, and went ahead to air…