Founders can take their business to the next level by learning about the latest insights, download tools and listen to advice from 35 experts active in the emerging African startup ecosystem. The VC4A Startup Academy is broken down into three learning courses, each focused on a different life-stage of a starting business. The first course is called, ‘Start your business’, and introduces participants to main themes to consider during the founding stage of a startup....

Winners of the competition will be awarded monetary prizes and stand the opportunity to partner with a globally, trusted brand like Visa. This year’s program features startups that are innovating with cryptocurrency and Visa Direct, a payment service that may allow businesses move money to billions of endpoints throughout the world via card and account rails. The VEI finals will bring together finalists from around the world who are driving economic growth in November in Qatar....

Visa’s She’s Next will be launched in Kenya in 2023 in partnership with financial institutions and will target women entrepreneurs to address the funding and operational needs of their businesses. In addition to this, Visa will have the first Kenya-dedicated edition of its Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) fintech challenge in 2023. According to Aida Diarra, Senior Vice President and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) at Visa, “We are excited to be able to collaborate with government and our partners to bring our global programs for startups to Kenya....

A GSMArena report has suggested that Vivo will most likely patch in a 5G modem in the device and that the Vivo NEX 3 will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship-grade Snapdragon 855 SoC that will be accompanied by the Qualcomm X50 5G modem. The device is also presumed to bear the fruits of Vivo’s extensive research in charging technology and is expected to come with the 44W fast charger. However, because Vivo NEX has always been the smartphone to come with the company’s latest innovations, its much-touted 120W “Super FlashCharge” charger that can charge a 4,000mAh battery in as little as 13 minutes might not be out of bounds....

The camera system comprises of a 50MP main camera which is somehow identical to the iQOO Z6x, but comes with a new Mediatek chipset. The selfie camera is located at the front center as a waterdrop notch with 8MP. The rear side of the device is designed to accommodate the 50MP main and 2MP macro cameras alongside the LED flash. The device possesses a big battery with 44W charging and a capacity of 6,000 mAh and which is charged through a USB-C port....

Volvo first introduced OTA software updates in their all-electric models like the XC40. However, they announced today that the updates will be coming to internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid models. The feature will be available in their all new XC90, S60 and V60 ICE and hybrid vehicles. There are two types of OTA updates, the first is software OTA (SOTA) which mostly updates the entertainment and other systems such as navigation, the second type is firmware OTA (FOTA) which adds improvements to the firmware that controls the hardware....

Saving money and time are two important factors all businesses strive to achieve, but doing so calls for participation from all departments, from business administration to production and operations. A simple way of saving both money and time is to reconsider your postage system. If you’re still using stamps, it may be time to review your methods and consider getting a postage meter. So, What Exactly is A Franking Machine, Anyway?...

Apple’s new sleep tracking features and running metrics could help the company bridge the gap between its wearables and competitors’. As of the writing of this article, those who have Apple watches will be able to get new measures thanks to the watchOS 9. It is the runners who have been highly favored, to say. They will be able to evaluate their performance and lessen the risk of injury. Apple has added vertical oscillation, stride length, and ground contact duration....

While Apple’s most recent versions, such as the Apple Watch Series 7 and the future Apple Watch Series 8, have increased charging capabilities, it was never easy to avoid the linked watch turning off after a full day. The manufacturer’s sole option was a “Reserve Mode” that disabled all linked capabilities and limited the Apple Watch’s display to only the time. Nothing is beneficial. Thus, smartwatch owners often have the reflex to tinker with the settings to turn off certain functions like the always-on screen....

Apart from the mobile money deal, consumers can receive funds at nearly 900 Western Union Agent locations throughout the country. International money transfers for mobile pick-up via MTN Mobile Money can be initiated at westernunion, or at participating Western Union Agent locations. The two had a similar deal in Uganda. Khalid Fellahi, senior vice president and general manager, Western Union Digital said,“Western Union continues to expand its mobile footprint and deliver an exceptional customer experience across retail, mobile and online platforms....

Dropshipping differs from the traditional retail business model in the sense that the seller doesn’t stock nor own any of the inventory sold on his online store, but instead purchases stock directly from the manufacturer or supplier in order to fulfil the order at hand, on an as-needed basis (without the need to store extra stock). This retail business model has its own set of benefits and drawbacks: Benefits Small capital requirement This is by far the biggest advantage of this business model, the fact that the barrier to entry is quite low – its possible to launch an online store without upfront investment of thousands of dollars....

As of the writing of this article, the Apple Music app has also not been left out. With the release of iOS 16, it takes full use of the opportunity to add some new features. We have already covered what iOS 16 entails on this platform and even went ahead to spill out what it carries. To add more spices to the recipe, be careful not to overdo our meal; there are still many other formulas we have not served you....

Meta-owned instant messaging application WhatsApp was previously reported to be working on message reactions. In the latest WhatsApp update, the platform has been spotted testing the message reaction notifications for its Android application. The message reaction feature is also found on Meta’s social media platform called Instagram. Using the feature, the viewers of a message can react to it by selecting the desired emoji. Message reactions provide users with emoji shortcuts to react to a message, which is more convenient and time-saving....

“The choice of bookie you make has a reasonable influence on your betting experience hence the importance of making a solid choice. With a good bookie, you will have access to several benefits like bonuses and free bets. You will also enjoy fast payouts, competitive odds, and responsive customer service,” points out Dipo Lukman (Takebet.ph), a sports betting expert and bookie reviews author. As a beginner, it may be quite tricky to find the best sports betting sites in Philippines....

While advancements in virtual reality and augmented reality will surely transform the world at large, we believe these businesses will see the most rapid and substantial alterations, so pay attention as some of this might just be affecting you. The global online gaming market is estimated to be valued at about $100 billion in 2023, and with help from VR and AR, those numbers could be drastically boosted. VR was expected to have a much bigger impact when the technology finally became available to the masses, but it can take a while for technology to establish itself....

A marketing system is any structured system enabling many buyers and sellers to reach a common set of goals: allowing buyers and sellers to interact with each other and make transactions, which ultimately affect the market. For example, if I am a buyer looking for a new car, I would be well advised to start my search in a number of different dealerships, with different websites offering various deals. However, I would also do well to follow some tips to help me find the most suitable dealership to purchase the vehicle from....

The package in the house has been under examination for nearly two months now, and we are certain that this is the best time to let you know about its performance, and whether it is a good pick for a customer who needs a home security system for under 10K, or a max of 15K if they need the package to come with a security camera. Installation Techmoran had a problem during the installation process of the Rafiki by Securex home security system....

Xiaomi has started selling a new wireless charger in China for 599 yuan (about Ksh 10,118 ) that can charge smartphones with a maximum of 20 volts at six amps or with a remarkable 100 watts. The matching 120 Watt power supply is included. The unusual design is not entirely new. Instead, it is an evolution of Xiaomi’s 80-watt charger. Large ventilation openings on the underside are designed to effectively dissipate the heat that inevitably arises with such fast wireless chargers....

YouTube’s private messaging feature was launched back in August 2017, meaning it will have been live on the service for just over two years before being discontinued. This is a feature that allowed users to share videos and other messages with each other. Users were allowed to share clips with their contacts, chat with them, and even start group conversations with up to 30 people via YouTube Messages. The feature first launched within YouTube’s mobile apps and eventually made its way to the web as well....

It will give customers a chance to sign up for a wider range of streaming services from other entertainment companies. Google recently revealed YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. It has 20 million paid subscribers, while the TV package has over two million subscribers. To add on, YouTube has two billion monthly users who watch and upload millions of hours of content for free. It’s a good business that Google is becoming more interested in as its subscription service on the YouTube side grows in general....