LinkedIn’s looking to help users share more of their personal story, and maximize their on-platform presence, with the addition of a range of new features for individual member profiles in the app. First off, LinkedIn’s adding a new video cover story option, which will enable users to add an introductory video that people can view when they visit their LinkedIn listing.The new tool will enable job seekers on the platform to share a quick video overview of their skills and experience, while business owners could optionally use the option to promote their products and services via a quick intro clip....

Liquid Technologies has been working on the digital corridor for more than two years, which now reaches Central DRC. This corridor will connect DRC to its neighbouring countries including Angola, Congo Brazzaville, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. “This is one of the most difficult fibre builds ever undertaken, crossing more than 2,000 kilometres of some of the most challenging terrain in the world” said Nic Rudnick, Group CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies....

Lori Systems is a fast growing, technology led by Harvard & MIT graduates and backed by local & international investors and advisors. Leveraging 3 years of research at Harvard and in-house developed technology, Lori has built a logistics platform that is revolutionising the cargo-transport value chain in Africa – from the ground up. The relative cost of moving goods in the region is one of the highest in the world – leading to up to 75% of a product’s cost going to logistics (compared to 6% in the US)....

We thank God for unprofessional scammers because that’s what Cabu Gah is. Remember the story we covered yesterday? the one where 20-year-old Sheila Mukami shared a sad story about her struggles as a single mother? Sheila has been trending on Twitter together with her baby’s father Cabu Gah who played people’s emotions and celebrated it on WhatsApp with his friends. Luckily, the money was not going to a till number but to make it seem credible they chose to use M-Changa....

Founded in 2018, Sayna aims to provide quality training in the digital sector in Africa, and offer professional opportunities to young people by bridging the gap between the growing demand of companies on digital issues and the supply of digital talent. The startup has now secured a round of funding from I&P Acceleration Technologies, an Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P)-led program for African digital entrepreneurs, and Miarakap, an impact investment firm, to help it develop....

Fintechs and Insurtechs will have an opportunity to connect to MARAMOJA’s ecosystem via a single API and Third-Party Service Providers (such as Petrol Stations, Garages, Service Centers, Car Wash, Car Spares, Car Tracking, etc.) will be able to connect directly with MARAMOJA’s drivers’ partners in the platform. Similarly, customers who will not have money to pay for their rides will have an opportunity to take rides on credit as well as purchase additional insurance covers and other products through the API....

MasterCard and the Egyptian government are working together to see an ID digital programme is up and functioning. The programme will see Egyptians get national ID’s to the country’s existing mobile platform. Through this ID cards, citizens will be in a position to pay for a numbers of services including government fees, mobile bills, merchant purchases and domestic remittances. In addition, salaries and social benefits will be electronically disbursed through the card....

OPIC’s loan was announced in July last year to allow a commercial expansion of a proven model to utilize existing technology of TV White Space (TVWS) connectivity for off-grid internet access. “We are excited to announce during this week’s Africa U.S. Business Forum OPIC support for a highly-developmental investment in Africa,” said Elizabeth L. Littlefield, OPIC’s President and CEO. “Mawingu’s technology and ingenuity will make it possible to provide affordable, solar powered wireless internet to communities throughout rural Kenya....

The selected Creators of Tomorrow are breaking out amongst their communities online, and are showcasing a best-in-class approach to video formats, technology and interactive entertainment. The global campaign is the first of its kind, starting in Europe, The Middle East and Africa, and expanding to more countries around the world in the coming months. Meta will be working closely with these creators over the next year, as they continue to grow their audience and turn their passions into professions across Meta technologies....

Sensitive data including COVID-19 vaccination statuses, social security numbers and email addresses have been exposed due to weak default configurations for Microsoft Power Apps, according to Upguard. Upguard Research disclosed multiple data leaks exposing 38 million data records via Microsoft Power Apps portals configured to allow public access. The data leaks impacted American Airlines, Microsoft, J.B. Hunt and governments of Indiana, Maryland and New York City. Upguard first discovered the issue involving the OData API for a Power Apps portal on May 24 and submitted a vulnerability report to Microsoft on June 24....

Monday.com Work OS promises to increase an organization’s productivity and freedom of movement. Increasing team efficiency, saving time by automating workflows, optimizing projects from beginning to end, making data-driven decisions, remaining organized by integrating various well-known tools, and much more. “At Incentro, we aim to be the leader in digital transformation through the use of cloud solutions and services. In the pursuit to be the number one cloud solutions provider in the EMEA region – we are confident that the monday....

This move came after a partnership with Uber that allowed ride-hailing and delivery drivers to acquire motorbikes for Uber Connect, UberEats deliveries, and UberBoda journeys to expand their vehicle and product options to clients. Following its previous partnership with pan-African e-logistics platform Lori Systems, the company has teamed with Kenyan fulfilment and last-mile logistics startup Sendy. The company claims that entering the East African market brings it closer to its goal of democratizing car ownership in Africa by providing revenue-based vehicle finance....

The latest fund brings its total funding to-date to over $200 million since its launch in 2020 and it will be used for South Africa operations to strengthen and expand vehicle financing offering to more customers. Moove’s CEO and Co-founder, Ladi Delano, says, “At Moove, we pride ourselves on being a mission-led company that empowers its customers to earn their way to asset ownership through a sustainable source of employment....

Founded in 2020 by Ayoub Harij and Abderrahim Zizi, Sle3ti claims to be Morocco’s first ecommerce platform, allowing shops to make orders directly with consumer goods manufacturers and distributors. The company’s mobile app is already being used by thousands of points of sale (grocery stores) to place orders with its partner distributors. As a result of this funding, Sle3ti will be able to accelerate its rollout across Morocco’s regions and provide high added value services to merchants and its FMCG partners....

Founded in 2020 by Adil Zghaoui and Salim El Merrassi, Jodop deploys AI technologies to match temporary workers to prospective employers. With the newly acquired capital, the startup will be able to improve its product technology and expand to new markets, with plans to launch in Egypt by the end of this year. Morocco-based on demand temporary staffing platform Jobop has raised $1M in a Seed round led by Azur Innovation Fund, with participation from Plug and Play, and business angels....

MyUniHostels is an eCommerce platform that wants take all that burden. The platform enables students to search and book for off-campus students’ accommodation from the comfort of their computers and smartphones. House owners who have vacant spaces that’ll suit the need of a student can also register on the platform and list their properties. With the search feature, students get tailored results, as they are able to search based on their school, its location and their preferred accommodation type....

Network International, which has its headquarters in Dubai, is a group of companies that describes itself as a “leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.” The firm is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Network International is planning to leverage DPO Group’s operations in the online, mobile and alternative payments space. DPO currently has a network of 47,000 plus active merchants across 19 countries in Africa....

Nairobi Garage Karen offers 14,000 sq ft of workspace is also designed to maximise functionality for resident companies featuring 18 private offices and 150 desks, high-speed internet, 24/7 access to members and is set in the lush green office development of Watermark Business Park. Adding to the existing Nairobi Garage premises in Kilimani and Westlands, the Karen space completes a triangular network spanning Nairobi, with members able to move freely between the three hubs as their business schedules require....

Ministries have already started implementing solutions that the bank created. The solutions which have been used by other agencies and departments, county governments and Higher Learning Institutions now enable most agencies to collects KEBS levy, sugar levy, land rent, turnover tax, stamp duty and motor vehicle fees. National Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Wilfred Musau said that “They currently collect on behalf of state agencies and our solutions are fully integrated to their ERP systems for real time updating of transactions as they happen and support in day to day reconciliation....

Apple has often been criticized for the 15-30% cut it takes from subscriptions done through its App Store payment system. Some companies like Spotify and Netflix have evaded paying the commission fees by removing the option to subscribe through their iOS apps. Users would have to pay through the website, and then the premium privileges would get reflected on the iOS client. However, after three years of abandoning the App Store payment system, Netflix has now reimplemented the option to subscribe directly through the iOS app....