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Techjaja was founded in 2013, and covers the intersection of technology, science, art, and culture from Africa and allover the world.

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East Africa Just Got a 30 Tbps Internet Superhighway – Your Netflix Will Never Buffer Again! techjaja.com/seacom-launches… via @techjaja

Seacom Launches Super-Fast Internet Highway Between Nairobi and Kampala

Imagine a major upgrade to the “digital road” that carries internet traffic across East Africa. Seacom announced exactly that: a powerful new

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Uganda Airlines’ New Boeing Fleet: Detailed Breakdown of the 10 Aircraft Mega-Deal techjaja.com/uganda-airlines… via @techjaja

Uganda Airlines’ New Boeing Fleet: Detailed Breakdown of the 10 Aircraft Mega-Deal

Uganda Airlines has signed a landmark agreement with Boeing to acquire 10 new aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $985 million (Shs 3.7 trillion).

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You Won’t Believe What the New ICT Minister Just Ordered: A Corruption-Tracking App! techjaja.com/you-wont-believ… via @techjaja

You Won't Believe What the New ICT Minister Just Ordered: A Corruption-Tracking App!

In a significant transition following President Yoweri Museveni's cabinet reshuffle for the 2026-2031 term, the Ministry of Information, Communications Technology (ICT),

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MTN is Secretly Powering Uganda’s First Oil – And It’s Not Just About Phones! techjaja.com/mtn-is-secretly… via @techjaja

MTN is Secretly Powering Uganda’s First Oil – And It’s Not Just About Phones!

Uganda is getting ready to produce its first oil. This is not just about drilling and pipes – it’s also about modern technology and a good internet connection. MTN Uganda

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No Signal in the Jungle? Airtel Uganda’s Starlink Test Could Change That Forever techjaja.com/no-signal-in-th… via @techjaja

No Signal in the Jungle? Airtel Uganda’s Starlink Test Could Change That Forever

Airtel Uganda has officially begun testing Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service, marking a significant step toward solving one of the country’s biggest connectivity challenges: reaching remote...

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Uganda’s Data is Fleeing Abroad – Local Clouds Can Stop It! techjaja.com/ugandas-data-is… via @techjaja

Uganda’s Data is Fleeing Abroad – Local Clouds Can Stop It!

In an era where data flows faster than physical goods, Uganda faces a critical challenge: its valuable digital assets are increasingly stored and processed on foreign servers. This reality raises...

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1Gbps Speeds: Savanna Fibre Uganda Launches Game-Changing Fixed Broadband techjaja.com/1gbps-speeds-sa… via @techjaja

1Gbps Speeds: Savanna Fibre Uganda Launches Game-Changing Fixed Broadband

Uganda has officially stepped into the gigabit age. Savanna Fibre Uganda today announced the commercial launch of 1Gbps fixed broadband,

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The Steady Hand Steps Back: Tim Cook’s Quiet Revolution at Apple and What Comes Next techjaja.com/the-steady-hand… via @techjaja

The Steady Hand Steps Back: Tim Cook’s Quiet Revolution at Apple and What Comes Next

In the spring of 2011, Apple was still reeling from the loss of its mythic founder. Steve Jobs had handed the reins to a man few outside Cupertino knew by name: Tim Cook,

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Showmax set to Shut Down April 30 techjaja.com/showmax-set-to-… via @techjaja

Showmax set to Shut Down April 30

MultiChoice is consolidating its streaming services in East Africa. Starting this month, eligible Showmax subscribers in Uganda will receive

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Court Scraps Strict Internet Law – But UCC Warns: Social Media Mayhem Is STILL Illegal! techjaja.com/court-scraps-st… via @techjaja

Court Scraps Strict Internet Law – But UCC Warns: Social Media Mayhem Is STILL Illegal!

Just two weeks after the Constitutional Court delivered a major blow to one of Uganda’s most controversial internet laws, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

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Airtel Africa and SpaceX Successfully Test Starlink Mobile Direct-to-Cell Connectivity techjaja.com/airtel-africa-a… via @techjaja

Airtel Africa and SpaceX Successfully Test Starlink Mobile Direct-to-Cell Connectivity

Airtel Africa and SpaceX have completed successful field tests of Starlink Mobile (also known as Starlink Direct-to-Cell) in

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Uber Uganda Just Slashed Fees to 22% – Drivers Are About to Make WAY More Money! techjaja.com/uber-uganda-jus… via @techjaja

Uber Uganda Just Slashed Fees to 22% – Drivers Are About to Make WAY More Money!

Uber Uganda is rolling out significant updates to its platform starting March 16, 2026, aimed at improving driver earnings and streamlining

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Data and Fintech Supercharge MTN Uganda — Profits Soar and Dividends Get Juicier! techjaja.com/data-and-fintec… via @techjaja

Data and Fintech Supercharge MTN Uganda — Profits Soar and Dividends Get Juicier!

MTN Uganda, one of the biggest mobile phone and internet companies in Uganda, had a really good year in 2025. Their profits went up

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ABQ Cloud officially launches Uganda’s sovereign cloud ecosystem techjaja.com/abq-cloud-offic…

ABQ Cloud officially launches Uganda’s sovereign cloud ecosystem

The foundation of ABQ Cloud rests on world-class, locally anchored infrastructure, primarily powered by the Raxio Data Centre.

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Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max: Everything you need to know techjaja.com/apple-m5-pro-m5…

Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max: Everything you need to know

The Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max are high-performance chips specifically designed to power the refreshed 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.

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Does your telco know if you are using a VPN? techjaja.com/does-your-telco…

Does your telco know if you are using a VPN?

You flip on your VPN, and instantly you feel protected, especially from prying eyes. But does your telco actually know you’re using one?

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Your complete guide to the MTN WakaNet Fibre self-service portal techjaja.com/mtn-wakanet-fib…

Your complete guide to the MTN WakaNet Fibre self-service portal

The portal is MTN’s dedicated self-care hub for WakaNet Fibre subscribers. Previously, managing fibre meant USSD codes or calling 125.

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Data Beats Calls! Airtel Uganda’s Profits Explode 41% techjaja.com/data-beats-call…

Data Beats Calls! Airtel Uganda’s Profits Explode 41%

Airtel Uganda, one of the country's top mobile and internet providers, just shared its financial results for the full year 2025 (ending Dece

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Meet Uganda’s Next Tech Innovators: 20 Talented Students Get Full Ride from Airtel techjaja.com/meet-ugandas-ne… via @techjaja

Meet Uganda's Next Tech Innovators: 20 Talented Students Get Full Ride from Airtel

Airtel Africa has launched a major new initiative to boost tech talent in Uganda: the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship. In its first year, the program is

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MTN Accused of Secretly Sharing Phone Numbers to aid Pro-Govt Text Blasts techjaja.com/mtn-accused-of-… via @techjaja

MTN Accused of Secretly Sharing Phone Numbers to aid Pro-Govt Text Blasts

In a move that's got many Ugandans furious, a prominent human rights lawyer has fired off a formal legal complaint accusing MTN Uganda

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