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

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Google System Outage, Nokia’s first laptop, NCC ban of unregistered sim cards with NIN, and Vivo V20.

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.

Showmaxx payment using Mobile Money, Paypal and Chipper cash support for Buying and selling of Bitcoin, Infinix Note 8 and Note 8i, and Chromebooks running 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))

Facebook Marketplace, the iPhone Launch Event, Stripe Buys Paystack for $200m, Tecno Camon 16 and Silvercrest Power Bank.

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

Mobile Money Hack in Uganda, iMessage for Android (Google's RCS), West African Startup Decade Report, Google Workspace and Jumia Games.

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)

#S01E08 My Life in Tech with David Okwii: The Economics of e-Business in Uganda.

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)

Facebook enables cross-app messaging with Instagram, Google's new in-app purchase system, Google Launch Night In and Fifine USB Mic

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

#S01E07 My Life in Tech with Michael Niyitegeka: The future of Ed-Tech

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

Apple Event, iOS 14, Eversend Money transfer to Bank Accounts and iTel new Product Lines

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.

#S01E06 My Life in Tech with Stephen Musoke; The Future of Software Development.

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).

NSSF Online Benefit claims, Andela new Business Model, Infinix Zero 8, Android 11 and Realme Air Neo Buds.

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.

#S01E05 My Life in Tech with Joan Nvannugi; The Opportunities in STEM in Uganda

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).

MTN #WearItForMe, Anker launched in East Africa, India Bans additional 118 Chinese apps, Samsung Galaxy Z fold 2 and Xiaomi Band 5 Watch.

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.

#S01E04 My Life in Tech with Solomon Kitumba. Growing the internet economy in Africa.

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.

Realme launch in East Africa, Tecno/Chinese phones with money-stealing malware, Sendwave acquisition by Worldremit and 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. 

#S01E03 My Life in Tech With Roy Gakuo. How to Attract and Absorb Money in Your Business?

Hello! This is The Dignited Show, the flagship podcast of Dignited Tech Blog. Every Friday, David Okwii and Solomon Obwot make sense of the week's consumer tech news across Africa. And on Wednesday, Solomon hosts in-depth, one-on-one interviews with major technology leaders to talk about policies and startups shaping the industry in Africa. Join us every week for a fun conversation about what's happening now (and next) in technology and gadgets.

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