Startups

Your Risevest account statement is a great way to track your spending habits and investments. Most times organizations request for your account statements when you request a loan, attempt to buy a house or even relocate to a new country. With the increased popularity of... Read More

Online loans are a great way to easily get money when it gets a little tough. As an individual, getting personal loans from the bank can be quite complex and the chances of a positive response are slim. However, with the introduction of personal finance... Read More

A career in software development is a huge deal in the global job market. Google report says that there are nearly 700,000 professional software developers across Africa. However, when compared to other advanced countries, this number is still relatively low. Most African software developers today... Read More

With the prevalence of online spending for services like Netflix, Hulu, and e-shopping. We are seeing virtual cards becoming the go-to standard for many consumers. But what exactly is a virtual card? And which platforms can one be able to create one in Uganda? Follow... Read More

Before now, to invest in a startup would require that you either have a lot of money or be connected to the right people. That is not the case anymore. Crowdfunding platforms are springing up everywhere, making it easy for any average person to invest... Read More

We are at a crossroads at this time where everyone is trying hard to curb down the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus in the country. With the second nationwide lockdown, businesses and consumers have all turn to online stores and e-commerce as a medium... Read More

In simple terms, a unicorn is any private startup company that is valued at more than $1 billion. The term was coined by Aileen Lee, a US-based investor, in 2013. And according to Wikipedia, she chose the mythical animal to represent the statistical rarity of such successful ventures. ... Read More

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, has recently announced a UGX 35 billion innovation program to support local small and growing businesses over the next 5 years. The program dubbed the "NSSF Hi-Innovator” will provide practical online entrepreneurship training to... Read More

eHealth is an evolving field in public health and medical information where health services are delivered using different channels of ICT tools and digital platforms. Rocket Health Uganda on May 5th 20201, launched a new USSD Code *280# to help people access health care services... Read More