Tech in Africa
Uganda Set to Host its First PyCon Event this September
Excitement is building in Uganda's tech community as the country prepares to host its very first PyCon event in September 2023. PyCon Uganda 2023 promises to be a historic gathering of Python enthusiasts, developers, and tech enthusiasts from across the nation. A Landmark Event PyCon... Read More
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Uganda Innovation Week 2022: Awards, Info Sessions and More
The Uganda Innovation Week 2022 started this week on Tuesday and ended yesterday with an awarding ceremony to top Ugandan innovations and startups. Previously known as Kampala Innovation Week, Startup Uganda announced that the event was scaled up to include participation from across the country,... Read More
Bitnob Eases Bitcoin Access in Kenya With M-PESA, Airtel and T-Kash Intergrations
Imagine being able to do P2P trading with Bitcoin and fiat currency simultaneously in seconds. Bitnob offers such a solution on a Bitcoin Lightening Network and has recently integrated M-Pesa, Airtel, and Tkash in its ecosystem and now users in Kenya can now transact easily... Read More
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MoMo API Hackathon: MTN Uganda and Outbox Shortlists the Top 12
Hackers are getting ready to compete in the second MTN MoMo Hackathon as they develop innovative Fintech applications using the MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) API. Last Friday, MTN Uganda alongside Outbox unveiled the top 12 who are shortlisted to continue with their ideas/projects. These will... Read More
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Explain to Me Blockchain in Under 5 Minutes!
Blockchain can be perceived by many as being revolutionary. It can also seem a little too complicated and a hard topic to grasp. However, you should not be afraid of learning its fundamentals or getting its concepts. You might have heard of "Bitcoin". Bitcoin is... Read More
Kenya Becomes the First African Country to Teach Coding as a Subject in Schools
Kenya is East Africa's economic hub and home to about 56 million people. The country has a recent history of turbulent elections. As the country was headed for the 2022 elections this week. The current incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta who will not run for the third... Read More
5 Apps Where You Can Buy, Sell, and Trade Cryptocurrency In Africa
Africa is home to some of the biggest cryptocurrency markets in the world and this might be due to current inflation rates. Cryptocurrencies are arguably one of the fastest ways to gain assets and build wealth on the blockchain. However, they remain extremely volatile and... Read More
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