Startups
Online Store Kweli.shop Launches Door-to-Door Delivery Across Uganda
Online shopping startup Kweli.shop (a brand of Dreamstar Digital Limited) has announced an expansion of its home delivery service (also called door-to-door delivery) to 580 town councils across Uganda. Through a partnership with Nation Courier Service (a brand of Monitor Publications Limited), the home appliances... Read More
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The New SafeBoda Super App Explained
Many fintech apps and startups have followed a familiar blueprint for a few years now. Start by getting a dependable customer base and pivoting to try and build a super app. Right from day one, Safeboda has set out to build a super app. All... Read More
Eversend Virtual Visa Cards Are Now 3D Secure
When it comes to digital security and online transactions, any additional features that help customers secure their money are highly welcome and appreciated. Eversend has introduced a new 3D secure payment feature on their Virtual Dollar Visa Cards to help combat fraudulent usages. https://twitter.com/eversendapp/status/1467842174326878213 How... Read More
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Nigeria’s Mobility Startup, Plentywaka, Raises $1.2M Seed
Lagos-based mobility startup Plentywaka has announced that it has raised $1.2 million in seed round to scale its operations to others parts of the African continent. This is coming on the back of its participation at the Techstars Toronto accelerator program last month. Per Techcrunch, Canadian-based VC... Read More
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MTN’s YoTV Records More Than Half a Million Subscriptions in One Year
Launched last year, YOTV Channels has become one of the leading one-stop centers for the best Ugandan live TV and radio content accessible on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. We had a moment to catch up with YoTV’s Chief Executive Officer, Aggrey Mugisha, the 34-year-old... Read More
Iwaria: Download African Theme Company Stock Photos
The saying necessity is the mother of all invention doesn't seem so far-fetched when it comes to the story of Iwaria. Scouting the internet to find stories on how the Iwaria CEO Aurelle Noutahi settled on the idea of Africa-focused stock images. Aurelle was looking... Read More
Startup Uganda Innovation Challenge: What’s Next For the Startups Competing
Startup Uganda, an association of innovation and entrepreneurship support organizations, in partnership with UNCDF Uganda, launched its very first Innovation Challenge in August 2020. The association was looking for the latest in innovation in particular sectors to solve very specific issues close to the hearts... Read More
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Addmaya at 12: Is the Creative Industry Ripe in Uganda?
When social media and the digital economy were morphing into a force to reckon with and shaping the media industry, in our backyard, a group of 3 friends started out Addmaya--a film, design, and digital production agency that elevates ambitious brands through stunning visuals and... Read More
Ugandan Startup Innovex Closes an Equity Investment With Gaia Impact Fund
Innovex, a Ugandan-based startup enabling pay-as-you-go and remote monitoring for solar companies, closed an undisclosed series seed round with an equity investment from Gaia Impact Fund. Innovex is a technology company with hardware and software development teams offering a service 100% made in Africa. The... Read More
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