In this week's episode, we talk about google and telegram system outage, Nokia’s first laptop, we digest facebook’s move to monetize WhatsApp and Nigeria's CC switching off unregistered sim cards. We talk about the new Vivo V20 smartphone set to be launched in Kenya as well as the key moments of tech in 2020. Articles Discussed in this episode: - Google and Telegram system outage - Nigeria's communication commission ordered Telco's to switch off all sim cards not registered under the NIN - Nokia Unveils its first Laptop, Nokia PureBook X14 - The Vivo V20 is Set to Be Unveiled in Kenya - WhatsApp Adds Carts to Facilitate Easier Online Shopping Key highlights of Tech in 2020 - Apple highlights or key moments of the year - Key market exits for fintech startups across the continent

In this week's episode of the weekly checkout, we digest the DSTV partnership with MTN in the addition of mobile money payment option for the Showmax internet TV service, make sense of recent Crypto bloom and new support on Paypal and Chipper Cash. We look at the recently launched Infinix Note 8 and Note 8i In Kenya and Chromebooks compatibility with Windows native apps. Please enjoy all the stories that happened in the consumer tech space this week. Articles discussed in this episode: 1- How to pay for Showmax and Showmax Pro with MTN Momo? 2- PayPal to support Bitcoin and other cryptos. 3- How to Buy and Sell Bitcoin on Chipper Cash? 4- Infinix Note 8 Finally Launched in Kenya. 5- Chromebooks can now natively run Windows apps.

In this week's episode of the weekly checkout at the Dignited show, we make sense of the Facebook marketplace in East Africa with the launch in Kenya, talk about the stripe move to expand into Africa with the acquisition of Nigeria's startup Paystack. We digest all the reasons why you should get the Tecno Camon 16 and the SilverCrest power bank. Stories Discussed This Week: 1- Facebook Marketplace Starts Rolling Out in Kenya 2- iPhone 12: Everything About the 2020 iPhones 3-Stripe acquires Nigeria’s Paystack for $200M+ to expand into the African continent 4- Tecno Camon 16 series now available at MTN Uganda with Free 3GB data 5- Product Spotlight(SilverCrest Power Bank(10,000mAh))

Happy Independence Uganda! In this week's story roundup across the continent Solomon Obwot and David digest the magnitude of the recent mobile hack in Uganda, why you adopt Google's Rich communication services(Google Message app), talk about the Techpoint West African startup decade report and Jumia Games. Stories Discussed in this episode: 1- Mobile Money recent security breach 2- Techpoint West African Startup Decade report 3- ‘iMessage for Android’, Google Chat now available in Kenya via the Google Messages app 4- G Suite renamed to Google Workspace as it challenges Microsoft Office 5- Jumia Games is the latest subscription-based service on the platform

In the last episode for season one for my life in tech, we talk to David Okwii co-founder of the Dignited blog and e-commerce electronic platform Odukar store. We share an enlightening conversation around software development, team building and sourcing tech talents among other things. He shares his journey on how he felt in love with technology, please enjoy this conversation with my friend David Okwii. Show Notes: 1. The Genesis of your life in tech, how did you fall in love with tech? 2. Team Building and how Dignited has managed to be among the top consumer tech blogs in Sub-Saharan Africa. 3. Software Devs Talent sourcing 4. Software Development career 5. Lessons so far from building Odukar store and e-commerce in Uganda 6. The kindest thing anyone has done for you. 7. The Landscape of the tech industry in Uganda and POV(point of view)

In the first week's consumer news tech roundup, David and Solomon make sense of Google's new in-app purchase billing systems, Facebook merging IG DMs with Messenger, digested the relevant gadgets launched at the Google Launch Night In event and Global Mi online launch. We shine a light on Fifine USB Condenser Mic in our product spotlight. Articles discussed in the episode: 1- Google's new in-app purchase billing system 2- Facebook merging Instagram and Facebook messenger 3- Google Launch Night(Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, Nest Audio Smart Speaker, Chromecast with Google TV, ) 4- Global Mi launch an online event (Xiaomi Mi 10T launch, Mi Watch) 5- Product Spotlight(Fifine USB Condenser Microphone)

In this week's episode of My Life in Tech, we talk with Micheal Niyitegeka about the future of ed-tech post-COVID-19. We discussed his lessons from switching to tech without the background in computer science. Talked about software as a business and key takehome points for Startups. We explored the Andela business model and what refactory is doing differently. He digested the need for a digital agenda in the country and what needs to be done. Show Notes: 1- The Genesis of your life in tech, how did you fall in love with tech? 2- Technology as a business(Understanding the different revenue streams, hybrid business model for the African Market) 3- Lessons from switching to tech without the background in computer science. 4- The Andela Model vs what Refactory is doing 5. The future of Ed-Tech after COVID. 6. The kindest thing anyone has done for you. 7. Best advice you have received starting out your career. 8. Any advice to a young person getting started in tech. 9. The Landscape of the tech industry in Uganda, POV(p, what do you think needs to change, the challenges available, what can the gov’t do in terms of policy frameworks

In this week's consumer tech news around the continent, Solomon and David make sense of Pay TVs losing over 110,000 customers due to Covid-19 according to UCC, talks about the new Eversend feature in Nigeria and all the gadgets and updates announced at the Apple event this week. We wrap up with iTel mobile launching new sets of wearable devices, TVs and Smartphone in Kenya. Enjoy this week's tech news. Stories Discussed in this episode; 1- Covid-19 costs pay TVs 110,000 customers  2- Eversend new feature to send money to Nigerians bank & eversend account 3- Everything Announced in the September Apple Event 4- iOS 14 and iPad OS 14 Officially Available 5- Itel Is Set to Launch A New S Series Device and the itel TV in Kenya

In this week's episode of my life in tech, we talk with Stephen Musoke about his fond love for PHP and his paradigm shift towards Javascripts. We speak about the Open Source business model(OpenMRS), and lessons from writing code for over a decade. He treats Software Development as a craft and gives his best advice to young devs and why it's important you have to focus on the problem at hand. Get to know the kindest thing someone has done to him in the past 2 decades being in the tech industry. The idea of software best practices and why mentorship is important when starting out. Enjoy this conversation with Stephen Musoke. Show Notes: 1. The Genesis of your life in tech, how did you fall in love with tech? 2. Lessons from writing code for over a decade. 3. Open Source Projects(OpenMRS) vs Enterprise Led solutions like Rocket health. 4. The future of Software Development after COVID. 5. The kindest thing anyone has done for you. 6. Best advice you have received starting out in code. 7. Any advice to a young person getting started in software. 8. The Landscape of the tech industry in Uganda, POV, what do you think needs to change, the challenges available, what can the gov’t do in terms of policy frameworks.

This week, Solomon and David make sense of the NSSF new online benefit claims, talk about Realme new earbuds, digest the new Andela business model, Hint about all the new features coming to Android 11 and comprehend the logic behind Infinix Zero 8 six-camera setup. This week discover the Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 (Air2) Earbuds in our product spotlight and Use the DIGPODCAST coupon when shopping from Odukar for 5% discount. Articles Discussed in this episode with the listening notes 1- (0-1:28) NSSF Benefits Claims Submission Goes Online. 2- (1:28-3:36) Realme Launches Buds Air Neo Wireless Earbuds in Kenya. 3- (3:36-5:59) Andela turns remaining full-time employees into gig workers, cancels salaries. 4- (5:59-8.10) Android 11 Launches Today. Here Are All The New Features and Who Gets it First. 5- (8:10-12:41) Infinix Zero 8 launched in Kenya and Nigeria. Was it worth the wait? 6- (12:41-15:38) Product Spotlight(Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 (Air2) Earbuds).

In this week's episode of my life in tech, we sit down with Joanitah Nalubega Nvannugi, the Lead Administrator at Refactory. We talked about her journey in Tech, digest the different categories of opportunities young people can explore when joining STEM, values of mentorship and the need for career guidance. And lastly, explore the key takeaways from organising the Africa Science courtesy of Next Einstein Forum. Please enjoy the conversation with Joan Nalubega. Show Notes: 1. The Genesis of her life in tech. 2. How we can ignite the power of science? 3. How do we create opportunities for people in STEM? 4. Lessons from organising the Africa Science Week. 5. Advice for young lads getting started in STEM.

In the first week of September, Solomon and David digest the new MTN #WearItForMe campiagn during this COVID-19 times, talk about Anker Innovations launching in East Africa, Make sense of Netflix offering free access to popular movies & series and wrap up with the India ban on Chineses apps and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2. Use the coupon DIGPODCAST to buy the Xiaomi MI Band 5 from Odukar Store and get upto 5% discount on any product. Stories  Discussed in this episode: 1- MTN #WearItForMe  mask campaign. 2- Netflix is offering free access to these movies and shows. 3- India Bans Additional 118 Chinese Apps Including PUBG. 4- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 price range and what’s special about it. 5- Anker Innovations launches in Kenya, targets the East African market. 6- Xiaomi Mi Band 5(Product Spotlight).

This week we talk to Solomon Kitumba from Swipe 2 pay and we talked about his journey in tech. The lessons he learnt about going to the market with new ideas, his POV of teaching vs experiencing business lessons. The need for a team and what it takes to build partnerships( what he calls the 3Cs{Creator, Critique and the Crusader}). We talk about his experience from attending startups accelerators program and the need to embrace the tech community for a non-techy when building a tech product. Please enjoy this conversation with Solomon Kitumba. Show Notes; 1- The need for meetups and bigger community for anyone getting started in tech. 2- The kindest thing anyone has done for you. 3- Google Launchpad accelerator program key takeaways  4- Advice to a young person getting started in building startups and internet-based business in Uganda. 5- The Landscape of the tech industry in Uganda, what needs to change, the challenges available, what can the gov’t do in terms of pollicy frameworks. 6- What it takes to raise money for your startup.

This week Solomon and David make sense of the Realme launched in Kenya, talks about the Tecno Phones being sold with money-stealing malware, what the Sendwave acquisition by WorlRemit means to the Fintech ecosystem and the Telegram Video feature. On the product spotlight, we digest what you can do with the Uhuru Smartphone Video Kit available on Odukar Store. Articles discussed in this episode; 1- Realme Launches in Kenya with a Myriad of Budget Smartphones and Smartband 2- SendWave to be acquired by WorldRemit in a multimillion-dollar deal 3- How good are Telegram video calls? 4- Tecno/Chinese phones with money-stealing malware? 5- Product Spotlight Uhuru Smartphone Video Kit.

Our guest this week is Roy Gakuo, Roy has dedicated his life to helping small and medium enterprises(SMEs) raise, scale and achieve their business growth goals in the digital age. Roy’s story and career trajectory are remarkable, as are the lessons he’s picked up along the way which he shares with us all in this conversation. We talked about his company Imuka Access and what they are doing to help businesses uplift and succeed to their full potential. Please enjoy this great conversation with Gakuo Roy. Show Notes: - The importance of business incubation and how it can help kick start your entrepreneurship journey.   - Understand the different stages of seed funding(Pre-seed, Seed funding and Maturity ) and what it means to your business. - Why it's important to managed expectations from investors? - What investors expect from your business before putting money?  - Talking about the importance of the team(management) and scalability of your business. - Importance of understanding your cashflow and demands before approaching an investor.

Here is the wrap up of what happened in tech across Africa this week. Our guest Daniel Mwesigwa help us make business sense of what DSTV is trying to achieve with the two new products launched on Wednesday. He wraps up with his POV on why Fintech apps should be wary about traditional banks with their app solutions. On our product spotlight, we talked about the Anker PowerWave 10W Wireless Charging Stand and Pad. Use the DIGPODCAST promo code when buying on odukar.com to get 5% discount on your purchase. Stories Discussed:  DStv Streama is Multichoice’s streaming-only 4K media player DStv Explora Ultra Is DStv’s new 4K Decoder Absa Bank’s NovoFX app lets you send money across Africa Infinix X1 TVs Expected To Launch in Kenya in 32″ and 43″ Variants

In this second episode of my life in tech with Daniel Mwesigwa, we talk about the political economies of technology Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa, the underlying dangers of copying tech as a substitute of trust. We talked about the evolution of mobile technology, policies and frameworks the government are doing to foster the growth of the tech industry in Uganda.

Solomon and David digest what to expect from the Microsoft Surface Duo foldable phone, the new Android earthquake detection feature, Unpacks what to expect from the Kampala Innovation Week 2020, Liquid Telecom Internet Speed Saga and ABSA Contactless Debit Card. Articles discussed this week;  Why Absa contactless payment card is the Visa debit card you want to use during Covid-19?  How good is Liquid Telecom Uganda Home unlimited internet?  Roke Telkom: Are Roke At Home data plans worth it?

Key listening points: How to innovate and deliver value for a digital product. When to bootstrap or go VC way for any startup,(product-market fit) Why you shouldn't build a startup with an exit strategy in mind? Why Failure is paramount for success in building a startup? How to interpret signals from failures to build for success. How different stakeholders can harness to develop the tech industry in Uganda. (iron sharpens iron mentality). How to foster the tools, infrastructure and environment to develop the tech industry in Uganda.

Solomon and David discuss the products announced at the Samsung virtual event this week, as well as the Google Pixel 4a and what it means to the African market. Instagram Reels and the open API market from MTN Group. Use DIGPODCAST voucher to get 5% discount on Odurka.com for all your premiuim electonics gadgets in Uganda. Stories Discussed: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra: All You Need to Know MTN unveils African API marketplace to unlock the continent’s fast-growing API industry Facebook Launches TikTok Competitor; Instagram Reels