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Bringo Fresh officially launches in Uganda; Set to bridge gap between farmers and technology

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Solomon Obwot
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Bringo Fresh an e-commerce Venture has announced the first bridge between Ugandan farmers and technology, a platform that lets individuals order fresh produce online and have it delivered to their doorsteps.

According to Bringo Fresh CEO, Brian Matsiko, all consumers have to do is either download the BringoFresh app on their phones, or visit BringoFresh.com and after browse and select to order.

“By using Bringo Fresh to purchase produce, you are supporting local farmers, and consequently fostering the Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) development notion, but even more importantly, is that all the produce sold on our platforms is fresh and organic. The delivery in most parts of Kampala is free, which not only saves customers money but eases planning for grocery shopping and the entire household budget,” relayed the CEO.

This was at a press tour of the Bringo Fresh office premises at the Uganda Cares Building on Kira Road Kampala. Members of the press were taken through the mechanics used to ensure timely deliveries, and the criterion of determining fresh products and how other consumer queries are met.

Among the fresh produce that Bringo Fresh deals in are fruits, vegetables, fish and meat among others. 

You can access Bringo Fresh by downloading their app or simply visiting their portal.

7 Reasons Why You Should Buy Yourself The Itel A32F

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Pius Enywaru
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The Itel A32F launched about a few weeks ago and because of it’s relatively cheap price tag it used to penetrate the market, it instantly became a darling to many and it went on to be such a hit.

There are many features you may want to look out for in the Itel A32F and there those you may not be excited about but it is a whole amazing device with thrilling features that bring to life a fine of Itel Phones. Here are some of those reasons that should propel you to buy an Itel A32F;

Android 8.1 Oreo

This is the first Android Go enabled Smartphone in Uganda, No Doubt and it sure deserves endless rounds of applauses thanks. Android 8.1 Oreo was designed to improve on the shortcomings of Android 8.0 Oreo – but that’s not to mean it doesn’t bring any new features to the table, because it does.

Here’s a full list of the (notable) changes bundled in Android 8.1 Oreo and you will surely find them in the Itel A32F as well;

Battery: If a user has a Bluetooth device connected to their smartphone, they’ll be able to see how much power it has from the Quick Settings shade.

Browsing: Safer Browsing allows applications from third-party developers to detect WebView attempts, which could point to malicious URLs.

Fingerprint: Users can instruct their unit to disable the fingerprint reader once an unregistered fingerprint is attempted multiple times.

Fingerprint Scanner

At its pocket-friendly price, the Itel A32F has a fingerprint scanner for added security something not so many smartphones have within this price. This solely explains their ‘Fingerprint for everyone” slogan as many will be able to add that secure security feature in their day to day lives at a cheaper price. This is security feature should be the reason you get yourself an Itel A32f

Camera

For the selfie lovers, the Itel A32F 5MP camera with a flash and it has f/2.4 aperture and a dedicated LED flash for night shots. While the 2MP selfie camera has a front LED flash as well, for night selfies and video calls.

Battery

Powered by a 2050mAh removable Li-Ion battery with no fast charging technology. Even without the fast charging feature, it shouldn’t take up to 2 hours to fully charge up the battery from 0% to 100%. That aside, the phone keeps battery life for upto three days on a single charge depending on what you subject your phone to.

Hardware and Software

Itel A32f comes with 1GB RAM, an internal storage of 8GB(expandable up to 32GB).  It’s chipped with a Mediatek MT6737M chipset and is powered by a Quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz processor. All these have given it a fine usability when you hold this smartphone

Display

Flaunting a 5.0-inch display, the Itel A32F gives you a calm display with a removable back cover made from plastic. That should not have you worried every when your phone accidentally slips and falls.  

Price

They are selling like hot cake and you too can buy one today at any of the following itel Mobile branded phone outlets at a friendly price of UGX 255,000. At that price, you are able to get the above features all in one Smartphone, the Itel A32F

Photo Credits: TechArena

UberBoda expands service area and offers 50% discount to riders

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Boses Muhinda
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UberBoda, a motorbike hailing service that Uber that launched 3 months ago in Kampala has expanded its service area. This announcement was made today on their social media accounts.

Previously, the UberBoda service area was limited to areas of Kampala such as the central business district, Nakawa and Makerere. Uber was signing up as many ‘drivers’ as possible before expanding the service area.

The service area has expanded to cover areas of Kisaasi- Kyanja, Lungujja, Bwaise, Namasuba, Nansana, Munyonyo, Lusanja and surroundings areas. UberBoda is now available to users who stay in areas distant from the city centre.

That’s not the only great news from the international ride hailing service. Users of UberBoda will receive 50% discount on all trips Until the 8th of July 2018.

Speaking to Noella Nawandigi, the Marketing and Media Comms Coordinator for Uber Kampala, she said the discount amount is not limited and promotion will be automatically applied to a riders account.

This is definitely good news for those users that were limited to using UberX due to previously smaller service area. The discount is also something riders are bound to enjoy.

In case you don’t have the app, you can download the Uber app to enjoy the discount on UberBoda on iOS or Android.

Infinix Note 5 Unveiled in Uganda; Check out Specs, Price and availability

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Pius Enywaru
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Hours after the official launch in Dubai, Infinix Mobile in Uganda has launched the Note 5, the brand’s “Beyond Intelligent” smartphone, is part of the Android One program, designed to deliver a software experience by Google. Encased in the beautifully designed hardware of the Note 5, Android One brings secure and smart AI-powered innovations – like the Google Assistant and Google Lens – to everyone.

Following the global debut in Dubai, Infinix Note 5 has launched in more than 30 countries. Shoppers in Uganda, Nigeria, Egypt, India, Kenya, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Morocco, and many other countries will soon be able to get their hands on the new release. With TRANSSION joining the Android One program, Infinix’ Note 5 will bring young people in those countries a new intelligent lifestyle and empower them to become trendsetters.

Quick Infinix Note 5 Specifications;
OS Version: Android One
Display: 6.0″FHD+; 18:9,TDDI; 2.5D
Processor: MT6763
ROM / RAM: 32GB+3GB/64GB+4GB
Battery: 4500mAh
Front “Selfie” camera: 16 MP ,low light selfie ;4in1
Back camera: 12MP,1.25um large pixel;F2.0

The Note 5 smartphone is equipped with an Infinity 6.0’’ display FHD screen and a 18:9 screen ratio. The edge-to-edge screen also makes the device look stunning, both from a design and a technological perspective. The Note 5 device features a perfect 16MP low-light front camera, which allows selfie lovers to take professional selfies even in low light. As for the rear camera, it is supported by a 12MP resolution.

According to Infinx, Its long-lasting battery will provide 3 days on average usage with a 4500mAh battery, built with a 3A Fast Charge that will keep users fully functional throughout the day.

Infinix Note 5 will also support Google Lens – a new way to search what you see and interact with the world around you. You can take action on text, identify distinct plant and animal breeds, learn more about popular landmarks and discover products similar to the ones that catch your eye – like furniture and apparel. The feature will be available right in the Note 5 camera and through the Google Assistant.

Most Importantly, the Infinix Note 5 will retail at UGX 769,000/- and will have a Pro coming out later this year.

Jumia Food appoints new country manager in Uganda

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Boses Muhinda
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Jumia Food, a leading online food delivery platform in Africa, has appointed Timothy Mugume as the new Country Manager for Uganda.

Mr Mugume, who has been the Jumia Travel Country Manager, brings to the company a great expertise and understanding of e-commerce amassed over the past 5 years. He is a Chartered Accountant who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Makerere University where he majored in Finance and Accounting.

“We are excited to see Timothy bring his experience of winning in a fiercely competitive space to our Jumia Food business in Uganda. I am confident he will lead us to the next stage of growth, as we double down on offering the best food delivery experience for our customers,” said Ron Kawamara, the Regional Managing Director of Jumia Food.

Speaking about the appointment, the new Jumia Food boss elaborated his plans to grow the online food delivery business in Uganda and his aspirations to mitigate existing industry challenges.

“We are currently delivering food for over 160 of the best restaurants in Kampala and Entebbe in under 60 minutes, with various cuisines; giving customers a wide assortment of meals to select at affordable prices. Plans are underway to expand the restaurant database and delivery radius to greater Kampala,” said Mr Mugume, adding that with the current increase in traffic to the site, Jumia Food will continue providing diverse, convenient, and quality customer service.

“We are also delivering fresh groceries and partnering with big distributors to deliver alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the best market prices”.

On dealing with both existing and emerging industry challenges, he highlights the need for efficient delivery services, as well reliable and affordable internet connectivity. “Unfortunately, sometimes there are internet outages and improper signage. However, we have come up with innovative solutions to mitigate this, with for instance a zero rated app courtesy of MTN Uganda and best in class location applications specifically developed for the market,” he notes.

The ardent believer in great Customer Experience, the best way to show value to a customer, is convinced that through technology, Jumia Food will continue changing Ugandans’ lives.

Instagram TV launched to rival YouTube but they won’t be paying creators Just Yet

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Kahubire Pauline
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Instagram yesterday launched its service IGTV which is aimed at rivalling YouTube. IGTV is basically Instagram allowing users to upload videos up to one hour in length, up from the previous one-minute limit.

People will be able to upload vertical videos through Instagram’s app or the web. Everyone except smaller and new accounts will be able to upload hour-long videos immediately, with that option expanding to everyone eventually.

The new longer-form videos from content creators and users will also get callouts from the IGTV button alerting them to new content. By default, if you have an Instagram account, you have an account with IGTV and you can be a creator if you want to. It’s not only restricted to celebrities or anyone but all.

Instagram added an icon on the already existing app at the top right corner but have also gone ahead to create a focused app for IGTV which is available globally on iOS and Android.

While on IGTV, viewers will be able to swipe through a variety of longer-form videos, or swipe up to visit a Browse tab of personally recommended videos, popular videos, creators they’re following and the option to continue watching previously started videos.

Because it is rivalled with YouTube, many wondered whether IGTV will pay creators like YouTube does and it’s NO! For now.

During its launch, Instagram didn’t address the most important element of calling creators to showcase their work on IGTV which is them ‘making a buck’. However, according to the Recode after Tuesday’s presentation, Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom noted that;

“We are committed to helping [creators] build their careers and make a living doing this work,” a spokesperson told. “After launch, we’ll be exploring and testing ways to help creators monetize.”

While this important aspect is in the Pipeline, IGTV is ready(has been ready) to be used by creators and let’s see how it performs on the market.

Credits: TechCrunch, Recode

Infinix Note 5 set to be launched and here’s what we Know so far

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GURU8 Staff
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The latest mobile phone innovation by Infinix is poised to hit the Middle East and Africa later this month at a glamorous unveiling event at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building on 24th June which will be followed by a local launch, the following day in Kampala.

Infinix, the TRANSSION Holdings premium smartphone brand, will partner with Google to deliver a “Beyond Intelligent” device. The all-new Infinix Note 5 is part of Android One program, designed to deliver the best Android OS experience powered by artificial intelligence.

More than 200 guests are invited from around the region to join Infinix and Google in celebrating the launch of Note 5 with an unprecedented mobile experience. With the new device, users will be able to experience AI through applications like Google Assistant and Google Lens.

Following the brand’s debut in 2013, Infinix has gone from strength-to-strength in the region. Commenting on this success, Benjamin Jiang, Managing Director of Infinix Mobile said: “We believe that advanced technology with stylish look and feel is the perfect combination for customers eager to shape the world’s trends. Alongside Google, we are excited to share our latest product and journey at the launch event next week. We are committed to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and allow users to enjoy and utilize the most advanced technologies available.”

During the launch event, guests will get an exclusive hands-on experience of the latest device before the official market release. 

THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM INFINIX MOBILITY

Airtel Uganda, Kwese Partner to bring exciting football moments to Customer

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GURU8 Staff
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Airtel Uganda has launched a partnership with KweseIflix TV – a provider of decoder TV services in Uganda to launch Mobile TV services.

This partnership comes just a few weeks after Airtel Uganda announced countrywide 3G broadband connectivity in a bid to create opportunities for Ugandans wherever they might be located by giving them access to the best, fastest and most affordable internet connection on the market.

Commenting about the partnership, Airtel Uganda Managing Director Mr. V.G. Somasekhar noted that with a stable and reliable internet connection, anything is possible.

“With countrywide 3G broadband, reliable 4G connection and affordable data bundles, we are bringing opportunities and passions closer to Ugandans. Thanks to our partnership with Kweseiflix Ugandans can have full time access to football during the exciting World Cup season,” he noted.

The new KweseIflix mobile TV offers subscribers a chance to watch TV on-the–go regardless of location, time or whether or not they have an active TV package.

Airtel Uganda is providing a unique proposition to its customers, where one subscription gives them access to both Airtel’s discounted data bundles as well as content from Kwese Iflix(Two in one subscription through airtel money).  Kwese Iflixsamazing content offers include; live coverage for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia – and much more on Kwese Iflix’s world class platform with the best international, regional and local content programs, to stream or even download.

Below are the Airtel Uganda packages and prices for Mobile TV;

To subscribe for Kwese Iflix and activate a Kwese data bundle, Airtel customers will have to dial *284*3# and select the pack of their choice.

To download the Kweseiflix app, Search for Iflix from Google play store (Android users) or from App store (iOS users)

• The Airtel Kwese special packs provide both content for KweseIflix as well as Data (two offers in one subscription)
• The Kwese data bundle provided is strictly for use on Kweseiflix app. It cannot be used to access other websites, YouTube, Facebook, google, etc. To view data volume: Dial *175*4#
• Once your Kwese data bundle is depleted before your validity expires, you can still use your normal data bundles to access KweseIflix VIP content
• If you have 2 data bundles running, Kwese data bundle will be utilized first for viewing kweseIflix content
• To view when your Kweseiflx content expires, go to the Iflixapp, accounts and then subscription.

This is a Press Release From Airtel Uganda

Dial Jack, Uganda’s newest Boda-Boda hailing service launched

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GURU8 Staff
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Dial Jack technologies have this morning at a colourful event in Kampala launched their Flagship, the revolutionary Dial Jack Boda boda service.

The Dial Jack team, have a strong affinity for the country and its culture and opted to introduce a better, safer and more efficient transport service to the general public than what is currently on offer. Dial Jack is the only company offering a hail model for its customers.

The New Boda boda service also offers many more initiatives to both the customer and Boda bodas than its competitors meaning that;

The Revolutionary Launch initiatives include Free Boda boda rides to anyone, anywhere on the First day of our operations. Thereafter, there will be 50% for all rides to anyone for the next month. All one has to do is to download the Dial Jack app on to their phones and enjoy the best service not experienced before.

Dial Jack also commits to innovation in its continued offerings to customers and its Boda bodas with a lucrative rollout of community initiatives where;

1) Personal Accident Insurance, paid by company

2) Recognition initiatives: Funding of Permit costs

Therefore, Enjoy the best of the best on the market with Dial Jack, the only app that can cater to a hail model, You can forward to book a ride and also in case of emergency, you can send an SOS.

So Why Dial Jack

 

Avoid traffic and congestion, cruise through the narrowest of lanes or be taken through shortcuts and take advantage of riding on our Bodas. Stop worrying about being late and always be on time no matter where you go.

PAY LESS

Be it a long or short trip, peak traffic hours or late nights. Start paying for your travel costs at the lowest rates available and at a fixed price with no hidden costs. Payment modes are made to be seamless and transparent by either Mobile money, Airtel money or cash.

 

With just a tap, book a ride and we will be there. No matter where you are *. No road is bad enough for us to get to you. Stop wasting your time and energy on waiting or walking to and fro to access a transport vehicle. Book Dial Jack now and start riding with comfort.
*25 kms from point zero (City Centre)

SECURITY

“Boda Boda riders go through proper background checks and training on safety. They will also avail the customer with a helmet and a hairnet for both your hygiene and safety. There is also the SOS button that you can use should you so desire which will alert all other Boda bodas in the area to come to your assistance.

This is A press Release From Dial Jack Technologies

Three Ugandans Shortlisted In Global Tech Accelerator

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Steven Nuwagira
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Startupbootcamp (SBC) Africa have narrowed down to 22 from the initial 1,004 applicants in the top tier tech start-ups.These 22 include three Ugandans that will be invited to the final selection days on July 11th and 12th at the PwC headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa.
The three Ugandan start ups that were selected among the 22 constitute close to 14% of the start ups with the rest coming from Nigeria, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Ireland and Kenya.
The SBC received a total of 1,004 applications from start ups from a total of 77 countries in 5 continents that participated and across the year, they have ransacked the globe to come up with these 22 that were shortlisted. It is the second year in a row that the program will take place in South Africa.
The organisers noted that the talent from Africa was phenomenal and they had to dedicate over 2 weeks to narrow them down to 22.
“Its been very intense due to the exceptionally high calibre of start ups applying to join the program from across the continent” Phillip Kifacofe, the co-founder and CEO of startupsbootcamp Africa said.
The three Ugandan startups that made it to the shortlist of 22 are CoinPesa Ltd of Suleiman Murunga , RoundBob Uganda under David Gonahasa and Swipe 2 Pay ofSolomon Kitumba.
RoundBob is an online platform that provides the market varied travel content built across demanded thematic areas. CoinPesa is an online money transfer platform that uses Blockchain technology. Lastly, Swipe 2 Pay is a financial management app which helps small business owners to be able to manage.
In order to make it into the top 22, each startup had to be chosen by at least 2 sponsors for potential proof of concept projects. The chosen startups have the most creative teams tackling daunting African problems and one of the key differentiators for startups that participate in the SBC accelerator is the opportunity to secure commercial contracts with sponsors.
From the pool of 22, the final 10 will be selected to join the 2018 cohort over a span of two days of final selection. They will have the opportunity to present their pitches to high profile corporate sponsors, investors, thought leaders and industry experts and will have a rare chance to sit down with mentors and sponsors alike.
The SBC Africa accelerator is endorsed by corporate sponsors that include among others RCS, BNP Paribas Personal Finance, NedBank, Old Mutual and PwC.
Experts say that there are high expectations for the Top 10 of 2018 and if the quality of startups at this stage is anything to go by, 2018 is set to be a great success for the African tech and innovation eco system.
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