Africa joined the digital revolution in the late 1990s and has continued through the 2000s, particularly with the rise of mobile technology. The wave of innovation sweeping our continent is reshaping economies, transforming how we connect, and opening doors for millions. Yet, at the heart of this movement—often overlooked and underestimated—stand bold, visionary women. Today,…
Navigating the Digital World with Kindness and Responsibility Recently I was approached by a young person who requested I talk about online etiquette; how we behave responsibly in the digital world. Today I am going to share in belief what I shared with them. What digital behaviour is about and how you can do it…
The High Court in Kampala, Uganda made a novel ruling that affirmed the legal validity of contracts executed through WhatsApp. Judge Patricia Kahigi Asiimwe of the Commercial Division ruled that under the Electronic Transactions Act, the definition of a data message is something that has to be stored by a computer. And then went ahead and…
Hey there, fellow dream-chasers and online enthusiasts! 🌟 Today, we’re diving headfirst into the world of building a magnetic online presence. If you’ve ever felt the frustration of being a lone cricket in the vast field of the internet, this one’s for you. Buckle up, because it’s time to stop scrolling and start building –…
When this was first mentioned to me I was like this must be something that measures the available opportunities on the market over the available seekers for them and gives a ratio for it. For who is nowadays journeying on conversions and their impact mainly in my digital marketing work, this was the best-fit answer…
Last week on 23rd and 24th May, the Blockchain Association of Uganda with support from the Government of Uganda hosted the Africa Blockchain Conference at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The conference was held under the theme “The role of Blockchain Technology in Africa’s transformation”. The Africa Blockchain Conference aimed at spurring engagement from both the public and…
Tackling Counterfeit Drugs With MFeyti According to Solomon Opio, Capacity Development Lead, Outbox Hub, Mfeyti is a web and mobile-based platform for users to verify the authenticity of drugs/medications given to them. The developers boast of having an artificial intelligence chatbot that guides on how to stay away from counterfeit like the hepatitis B vaccines now causing a storm in…
Huawei Seed for the Future Program Huawei Seeds for the Future program is a global program that was launched in 2008 with the purpose of seeking out collaborations with local governments, higher education institutes, and other organizations that can select top university students and young government officials working in ICT-related departments; to be offered a…
How New Startups Can Win at PR Tech journalism has changed so much that some outlets are still struggling to make the transition from print to digital. All the while, the number of startups looking for media attention has surged. There are few reporters covering the growing pool of companies coming up every day in…
Africa insurers must leverage on new technologies to remain relevant MANAGING Director of Africa Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), Mr Corneille Karekezi has advised the continent’s insurance industry to leverage on the current technology revolution in order to remain relevant. Speaking at the 25th annual conference of the Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers and Reinsurers in Bahrain…