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Samsung Launches 3 S10 variants, an S10 5G and Folding Phone

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While launching the 10th Anniversary of the Galaxy s10 phones series, global telecommunication giant Samsung launched 3 different sets of flagships, in San Francisco on the 20th February 2019.

The 3 smartphones in variations of s10, s10 plus and the s10e, have a full screen display a.k.a the Infinity-O display, with a punch hole for a front facing camera that was first debuted on the Huawei Honor View20, last month, which is in effect being popularized, if you had known about it.

Speaking of screen, the s10 and s10 plus have an in-screen finger print sensor as opposed to the side mounted sensor on the s10e variant.

They are like the iPhone X that came in 3 variants last year with the iPhone X, XS MAX and the XR. The s10 is the main device, followed by the s10plus. The s10e just like the s10e is the cheaper of the s10 series.

The devices are powered with the Samsung Exynos 9820 and snapdragon 855, some of the first few phones to be released with the latest Qualcomm chipset which is said to be 25% faster than the previous generation 845. The same chipset is already running in the Xiaomi Mi 9 that was launched just a day after the s10 gallant launch.

With the Android 9.0 pre installed and a new customized Samsung skin, the One UI for the s10 devices, useability is superb. Samsung with these 3 has maintained 3.5mm headphone jack that seems to be phasing out in the latest flagships such as the iPhone X, the Mi A2, among others.

The s10 and s10plus come with a triple camera set up for the main camera with a 16MP and two 12MP at the back, and a 1440 x 3040 pixels resolution.

The 3 devices come with a support of the wireless charging technology, and a reverse wireless charging, with a power share ability that also appears on the Huawei Mate 20 pro, allowing the devices to wirelessly charge other phones or the Samsung Galaxy Buds. This specification will not be able to work when the phone is under 30% battery, selfishly reserving a percentage for the device itself.

They all come with an all powerful CPU, Octa-core CPU with up to 2×2.8GHz and front facing cameras with a support for slow-mo video and 4K video recording.

Special features on the devices.

The s10.

It uniquely has a 88.3% body to screen ratio, a 6.1 inch screen, a 6GB and 8GB Ram, and an internal storage of both 128GB and 512GB, and a battery of 3400 mAh bigger than the s9 with a smaller 3000 mAh.

The s10 plus

This one is the bigger for the flagships with a 6.3 inch screen display, and is also styled the limited edition. It has an 87.5% body to screen ratio, and the biggest battery of 4,100 mAh. It is also the one to come with a two camera set up for the selfie with 10MP and 8MP.

What makes this device very special is that it comes with 12GB ram and an internal storage of 1TB almost assuring you with limitless space for your files and apps installations.

S10e also called the s10 lite

This comes with a 5.8 inch screen size and is the smallest of the with 1080 x 2280 pixel. It has an internal storage of 128 GB and a RAM of 6GB. It also has the smallest battery with 3,100 mAh.

It has 2 main cameras with a 12 and 16 MP and a front facing camera of 10MP.

Price wise.

The price for the s10 is $899 around UGX. 3, 299, 000, which is without the huge shipping taxes that Uganda imposes on imports that cross the border, so expect an increase of about 20% for each of the handsets.

The s10e is said to be the cheaper one, however, it is the same scary story. At $749, it does not come cheap and the limited edition of the s10plus costs $1,000

The devices all are ready for pre-orders and shipping globally starts on the 7th March 2019.

The Samsung s10 5G and the folding will phone be launching later on.

New startup mentorship programme aims to foster UAE-Africa cooperation

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Startups from the UAE and Africa will participate in the first-ever Chamberthon event that will be organised and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the Africa Tech Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, on February 13th-15th.

The Chamberthon will provide a creative environment where UAE and African startups can collaborate and develop new innovative ideas that will be used to structure the GBF Mentorship Programme, a holistic three-month programme fostering cross-border cooperation between startup communities that will pair startups with mentors who can provide them with valuable expertise, support and guidance.

The new mentorship programme is an extension of Dubai Chamber’s Global Business Forum on Africa platform. A total of 10 startups from the UAE and Africa will be selected to participate in the programme which will provide many benefits beyond mentorship, including access to networking and Dubai Startup Hub services and support, as well as speaking and exhibiting opportunities at the Global Business Forum on Africa in Dubai, taking place in November 2019.  

HE Hamad Buamim, President and CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said: “By bringing UAE startups to Africa to participate in the Chamberthon, we are creating a platform for continued cooperation between the two business communities. We are very optimistic that this project will achieve its objectives of building an innovative and beneficial mentorship programme for African and UAE startups that will enable them to succeed and grow beyond borders.”

For his part, Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of the Africa Tech Summit said: “We are delighted to partner with the Dubai Chamber at Africa Tech Summit Kigali, connecting Africa and the UAE under this new initiative fostering international co-operation, mentorship and growth. We look forward to seeing this grow over the coming years.”

The Africa Tech Summit, supported by Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT, will provide unparalleled insight, networking and business opportunities for African and international tech leaders and investors who want to do business in Africa. The three-day Summit will connect over 400 digital leaders, finance institutions, investors, regulators, startups, media and leading tech ventures from across Africa and the world.

All You Need To Know About TruIT’s Fibre And Satellite Internet Packages

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truIT Uganda Limited launched its fibre and satellite internet packages offering the unbeatable speeds in all major towns within the Kampala Metropolitan area.

Amanda Musoke, the ISP’s Head of Marketing said the Carrier Grade Fiber targets small business owners and has a dedicated, symmetric last mile fiber to specific business locations, high performance, reliable voice, video and data traffic, high speed data transmission, with secure access to the internet with managed firewall.

“The Broadband Access on the other hand is a customizable, reliable and cost-effective option that comes with quick and simple installations, high speed broadband internet, extensive network of base stations and simple integration into your local-area network (LAN)” she added.

TruIT is a fast growing ISP that started as an Information Communication and Technology Solutions company doing web design & hosting, then later evolved into an IT solutions integration service provider.

truIT Fiber Package bundles

Package Name

Daily
Data
Allowance
SpeedPrice
BB3 Promo3GBUp to 5mbps
download speed.
UGX 195,000
BB5 Promo5GBUp to 10mbps
download speed.
UGX 330,000
BB10 Promo10 GBUp to 15mbps
download speed.
UGX 605,000

*truIT offers an “Open Window” between 8 pm – 8 am where data usage does not count to the daily limit. In short, unlimited access to internet at the paid speed.

With time, it has heeded to the needs of the customers and has been able to test and finally reveal hardware and service packages tailor-made for specific markets and user segments, from basic Internet access for a home user to high speed service plans for corporate users.

TruIT customers are now able to instantly connect to the Internet via a small satellite dish and satellite modem anywhere in Uganda . They are also able to access a whole world of Internet services and with a reliable connection matched with super-fast speeds for as low as UGX 195,000 with 3GB daily, unlimited nights (8pm – 8 am) and unlimited weekends.

The company is located along Gaba road but has an able team of engineers, customer service personnel and field officers who are available 24/7 to service customers. The Launch campaign was dubbed DO MORE.

MTN Now Has International Data Roaming bundles

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Going overseas for business or pleasure is a great experience for many travellers. Apart from seeing what another town, city or country has to offer different from your own, you also are able to meet with new people and interact with different cultures one has never encountered before.

However, from a communication point of view, travelling takes you away from your domicile country, cutting you off from friends, family and business since you can be out of reach.  

MTN Uganda has now come up with a new innovation to alleviate the pains of non-communication when travelling making the travelers’ life even easier with the launch of the International Data Roaming Bundles.

The new offering from MTN will allow travellers load bundled offers for voice, SMS and data that allows them access the same communication services abroad just as they did when at home in Uganda.  

“Our customers travelling overseas did not have international data roaming bundles for voice, SMS and data which forced them to use alternative service providers in the diaspora. The process of getting a new sim card or looking for an internet connection was a tedious one. With the launch of this new innovative international roaming bundle, we believe this offer will provide uninterrupted communication access regardless of where they travel to” said MTN Uganda’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Olivier Prentout.  

In addition, the MTN Uganda CMO noted that when travelling overseas, the international data roaming bundles will offer a great way to reduce communication costs by enabling one have their mobile phone active (voice, data, text).

“By using the international roaming bundles, one is able to stay in touch with friends and family while overseas, and also means that you won’t miss important calls from clients as they can still reach you on your known mobile phone number while also accessing internet services as it were when in Uganda. This means one doesn’t have to purchase a new sim card and internet services” he said. What pain points does this new service relieve? 1. Endless purchase of new SIM cards 2. Getting access to Wi-Fi that doesn’t work or has endless T&Cs 3. Missing out on opportunities that come and go due to lack of internet access 4. Missing out on valuable communication time with friends, colleagues and family when traveling.

Editors Note: This is a press release from MTN Uganda

4 Ways To Improve Your Bad Cell Phone Signal

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In the digital era, our lifestyle is totally dependent on smartphones. We use them not only for calling, but also for texting, browsing the internet, and watching videos. This means that a good cellular reception is crucial for a satisfying experience. Bad phone signal will result in dropped calls, bad voice quality, and slow internet connection. These can be so annoying and you can find yourself wandering around the room in order to get connected. Luckily, there are ways to fix it. Check the best ways to improve your bad cell phone signal!

What are the main reasons behind your bad cell phone signal? The obstructions between the cell towers and your phone can cause interference. This happens often in urban areas, where tall buildings can weaken the signal. On the other hand, the quality of the signal depends on the number of people that are using it. A single cell tower can handle a limited number of users at the same time. Or, the lack of cell towers in rural areas can also be the reason.

Use A Signal Booster

If you find it really difficult to connect in your area, then a mobile phone signal booster is very helpful. This type of devices take the existing signal and amplify it. Then, they rebroadcast the amplified signal in the area. No matter how weak the signal is, a signal booster will make it loud enough so your phone can pick it. This will result in enhanced internet speed, good connection, and good voice quality during phone calls.

The good thing is that you can purchase this kind of devices online. Sites such as https://hiboost.eu/ offer different types, so you can choose according to your needs.

Find A Good Location

If you find it difficult to get a good connection indoors, go outside. The building itself can be an obstruction. If the signal is still not picked up, try to move away from tall trees or other structures. Walk around and look at how the signal bars on your phone change. This way, you can find the spot with the best signal. If you find yourself in a rural area, make sure that you move to higher elevation.

Make sure that you locate the cell tower in your area. When you know where it is, move to the side of the building that is most close to the tower. The fewer obstructions, the better the signal is.

A group of Women casually using their smartphones. Image Credit: Pexels

Don’t Block The Internal Antenna

Modern phones have internal antennas that pick up the signal. Make sure that you are not blocking it in any way. Try different positions to make sure that you are not blocking the signal with your hand. Also remove the phone case, as it can make a huge difference.

Charge The Battery

Low battery means that you can still use your phone, but it will impact the quality of the connection. When the phone’s battery is low, it won’t have enough power to search for reception. Make sure that you have it charged above 25% for the best results.

MTN Uganda Eases Mobile Money Transfer to All Networks

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After shopping at Masters Supermarket, Ntinda, Elsa Muzzolini - General Manager Mobile Financial Services at MTN Uganda confirms her bill before paying using MoMoPay.

In the year 2017, Bank of Uganda directed all Mobile Money operations in Uganda to be interoperable between the telecommunications companies operating in Uganda. This move was aimed at ensuring that customers from different networks would be able to seamlessly send and receive funds directly across all networks.

MTN Uganda embarked on this integration with other operators starting with Phase 1 which involved the onboarding of Airtel followed by Phase 2 which involved the onboarding of Africell. MTN Uganda has today announced that it has completed (the final) Phase 3 which has seen UTL being switched on, making MTN the first telco in Uganda to fully comply with the Bank of Uganda initiative.

Speaking at MTN Nyonyi Gardens, Elsa Muzzolini, MTN’s General Manager Mobile Financial Services, expressed joy at the momentous move which was aimed at customers experiencing simplicity and efficiency in mobile money transactions across all networks.   

“Now that we have completed this third and final stage, we believe that the winner in all this is the MTN Mobile Money customer who will experience a seamless user experience because they will now be able to send money to all mobile money networks in Uganda without extra hustles” said Elsa.

“We further believe, in line with our group strategy, that this move will drive financial inclusion and ensure digitization of cash transfer in the ecosystem while also fostering efficiency of payments. Because everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life, mobile money transfers should neither be prohibitive or discriminatory.”

With this move, it means that MTN Mobile Money customers can now send and receive money from MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, Africell Money and now M-Sente customers, directly on their mobile phones.

In a related development, MTN Uganda has also integrated with regional operators in Kenya and Rwanda to enable MTN Mobile Money customers to send and receive money around the East African region – specifically to MTN Rwanda and Safaricom MPesa – with Tanzania to be on boarded in early 2019.

To send money the customer dials *165*1# and selects International Transfer. This is another first from MTN Uganda.

MTN Mobile Money has been at the forefront of driving financial inclusion in Uganda. As 2019 approaches, the popularity of mobile money transfer services will continue to rise amongst Uganda’s social and business population. This will largely be supported by increasing adoption of mobile payments as well as an increasing need for cashless transactions.

To send money to any network just dail *165#

Select Send Money

Select Mobile User

Type in any number irrespective of the network

Lenovo Launches A 12GB RAM Phone

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The battles in the smartphone industry have just gotten better and better, amongst those being the struggle to produce the fastest smartphone on the market.

Lenovo, a telecommunications company has launched its latest smartphone, so far the fastest on the market with a 12GB RAM. Oppo phones have been winning the race with a majority of the phones they produce having between 3 and 8 GB RAM with none other on the market surpassing 8GB.

However with the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, the winner is already known.  The device boasts of a 12GB RAM, and a ROM of 512 GB (one of the few phones with the internal storage that huge). The device is also the second smartphone after the rumoured OnePlus to have the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset.

It has a red metallic frame around the screen, a 6.39-inch 2,340 x 1,080 AMOLED display, a 16MP + 24MP dual rear cameras, 16MP + 8MP (infrared) front cameras, 3,350mAh battery, NFC, dual nano SIM slots and a 3.5mm headphone jack dongle for the USB-C port. Some of the features are identical with the previous Lenovo Z5 Pro.

The device is rumoured to be a gamers phone with sales to start in January next year when it hits the market. The device is not available on pre order.

Wefarm Launches Champion Farmer Award For Driving Agricultural Knowhow Countrywide

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From Right - Asheri receiving his farm inputs rewards from a Wefarm Staff

Ahereza Asheri, a maize farmer from Busheny, Western Uganda, has been named by Wefarm as a Champion Farmer, having more than doubled his own output and led the way in raising the productivity of his fellow farmers on the Wefarm network.

Wefarm, which provides more than a million East African smallholders with a digital platform for share farming knowhow, launched the monthly Champion Farmer initiative to reward farmers who are individually driving forward Uganda’s agricultural productivity through information sharing.

The platform sent an SMS invitation to around 25,000 Ugandan farmers inviting them to enter the challenge, of which 695 participated answering questions from farmers countrywide on the price of maize, the causes of yellowing leaves, and the best fertilizer, varieties and spacing to use.

Asheri, who has won Ugx300,000 worth of farm inputs as well as his Champion Farmer title, had already learnt first-hand of the difference other farmers’ information could make in lifting productivity after he joined the Wefarm platform in February 2017.

He has since more than doubled his yields: this season harvesting five 100 kg bags of maize compared with two bags per season previously. Key has been the knowledge he has gained from other farmers on Wefarm about improving soil fertility, controlling diseases and pests, the best maize variety for his soil type, and the right spacing for maize.

 

In all of these areas, he has now changed his way of working, improving not only his own yields, but also helping his neighbours. “I want to thank Wefarm, because it has helped in fighting hunger in the community and in improving yields through accessing knowledge. It has helped me personally get some money to pay school fees for my diploma education, which I had paused on due to lack of funds,” said Asheri.

 

This has been particularly critical at a time when maize prices have fallen from Sh1500 per kg to just Sh300 per kg. “The maize prices have been so low for a while that it affected my morale. I am, however, hopeful that things will go better now in terms of a consistent market and better pricing so that with higher yields I can buy my own land and expand my farm,” he said.

Indeed, the change was so significant that Asheri engaged enthusiastically with the Wefarm Champion Farmer challenge when it turned to maize farming, as the monthly theme based on trending issues and crop seasonality. By the end of the month, Asheri’s contributions had brought in more new farmers and the highest levels of engagement of any of the participating maize farming contributors.

“Farmers are often the best and most relevant source of information and experience for their fellow farmers. It is for this reason that we have invested so heavily in creating a platform to facilitate cross sharing, through Wefarm and the Champion Farmer initiative,” said Kenny Ewan, CEO Wefarm.

Asheri Left being interviewed on his farm

Wefarm awarded Asheri the inputs of his choice, which were maize fertilizers urea, Di-ammonium phosphate fertilizer and NPK, all which contain elements such as nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium that are essential in plant nutrition.

“Transforming output across our staple crop with farming knowhow is actually a national contribution when our crops are plummeting on agricultural and market challenges, which is why we have moved to recognize farmers such as Asheri, who are emerging as game changers,” said Kenny.

His win was the second in the Wefarm competition, with Tom Baguma from Kyenjojo district named as the first Champion Farmer. Wefarm is now running the monthly competitions throughout the year with the aim of repositioning the earnings of farmers throughout Uganda.

The Champion Farmer competition is a month long challenge that takes part in three levels: ASK ME challenge, ASK ME + TIPS, and ASK ME + INVITE challenge spread across each week.

To participate in the competition, an individual first needs to be a member on the Wefarm platform joined by sending the text “Join Uganda” to the short code 6333. Then, members willing to participate in the competition can send the text “ASK ME about <Value Chain Broadcasted>” such as maize for instance, to the same short code. This, will trigger other farmers to ask the competitor their most pressing questions affecting their crop. Users with the highest scores proceed on to the next levels as per each stage’s guidelines.

Jumia And Buganda Kingdom Announce Online Partnership

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Jumia X Buganda

Jumia and Majestic Brands Limited, Buganda Kingdom’s official investment arm, today announce a new partnership where all kingdom merchandise will be readily available on Jumia.

The Buganda Kingdom product assortment on Jumia includes, portraits of His Majesty – the King, Maama Nnaabegereka , marriage certificates, totems and memorabilia.

The items can be purchased online at www.jumia.ug or via the Jumia App on playstore and appstore.  All sales revenue will go to support the kingdom development projects.

The partnership was announced at a press event in Bulange, Mengo, and attended by Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro of Buganda, Majestic Brands CEO Mr Ronald Kawaddwa, and Jumia CEO Ron Kawamara.

The Buganda cultural and brand products are highly appreciated by millions of consumers globally. Today we are pleased to offer a new distribution channel for our customers to own the symbols and memorabilia that make up the norms and culture of this great kingdom”, Jumia CEO, Ron Kawamara said.

Mr Ronald Kawaddwa, Majestic Brands CEO said, “ We hereby request our people to conveniently make use of this platform to get these products.”

The eCommerce space in Uganda is on the rise, with Jumia receiving an average of 500,000 visitors per month, a 120% increase from last year.

MTN Uganda celebrates “Ugandan connections” in new campaign.

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MTN Uganda has today launched a new campaign that is a celebration of the twenty years it has operated in Uganda. The new campaign Together, We Connect’, features a TV commercial, radio, print and billboards advertising, was launched nationwide on Monday 26th November 2018. An interactive digital campaign in line with the theme will also be launched later in the week.

Olivier Prentout, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Uganda explained that the campaign celebrates how society connects and in turn shows the role MTN has played in enabling people to connect over the last 20 years.

“We are humbled by the progress made by MTN Uganda in connecting Ugandans over the last twenty years; be it connecting families to their loved ones, businesses to customers or enabling friends to keep in touch,” he said.

In the TV commercial, there are several scenes that depict how by people coming together, the country is a better place. Through this campaign, MTN Uganda aims to demonstrate the power of connecting and how beautiful life can be if we live beyond our perceived differences.

MTN continues to show commitment on how it will enable connections. For the next 10 years, MTN will ensure that customers remain connected by enabling an efficient cashless economy through MTN Mobile Money and facilitating a faster and more convenient digital life through providing reliable and affordable data.

“While our products like voice, data, SMS or enterprise solutions are technology driven, we believe every Ugandan deserves the benefit of a connected and digital life.  At the end of it all, our bigger success lies in what our services deliver and do in ensuring Ugandans are connected beyond social-cultural tensions or geographical ‘lines’, everywhere they go” Olivier added.

You can view the new campaign ad at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8ZqT5K3Ho

**Editor’s Note: This is a Press release from MTN Uganda**

 

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