Step by step instructions to wash a bag by hand Hand washing is the most secure technique to clean Kapten and son and Schoudertas. A few bags—particularly hiking bags—has defensive coatings that could separate in the washer. If your bag is leather, leather managed or has enrichments like iron-on patches or weaving; you’ll need to stay with hand washing. What you’ll require: Gentle (scent and added substance-free) cleanser or cleanser Wipe or washcloth Delicate bristled cleaning brush (like an old toothbrush) Old towels Stage 1: Empty the bag and brush off visible dirt Open each pocket and compartment and eliminate all things, leaving pockets unfastened....

Tech startups North Africa, as well as the Middle East, puts a lot of energy into bringing completely new technologies to the market, or developing existing one by offering new ways to people. They are very profitable, because in the era of technologies and the Internet if you have a decent service, which offers users a good experience, you will most likely earn huge profits. Currently, Stripe, for instance, has become one of the most popular startups in MENA....

A smartphone that is most likely exclusive to India and China The OnePlus 9RT’s specifications are intriguing. 6.55″ FHD+ display with 120 Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 870 SoC, 50-megapixel primary camera sensor, and a 4,500 mAh 65 W rechargeable battery. It’s all in one place! In addition, the price should be current. At least for those who are willing to embark on an import adventure. Consequently, according to the usual sources, this new “cheap” smartphone may be limited to China and India, as was the case with the OnePlus 9R before him....

According to him, Obi Mobiles is a smartphone designed in Silicon Valley for the emerging markets. I was so happy I to have a hands-on experience and the phone is great. I have had an opportunity of reviewing an Infinix and am waiting for an OLE smartphone to come to my desk. A few weeks ago I had a Wiko and it was great. The Lumia’s and Samsung’s have also been great....

FIFA’s popularity has resulted in the development of several smartphone apps to accompany it; apps that are both fun simulators and useful tools for Career Mode and Ultimate Team players. Here are the best FIFA apps for Android and iPhone that you should check out. FIFA Football FIFA Football is a mobile version of FIFA that is officially licensed and focuses on Ultimate Team. For more simplified FIFA gameplay that is suitable for mobile, the game employs a virtual joystick with options on the right such as Pass, Clear, Switch, or Shoot....

There are times I want to clear all my WhatsApp data to clear storage but I end up thinking about the many videos and photos I have of my son that I simply don’t want to let go of. On my WhatsApp storage there are a number of memes and useless data that I honestly don’t need. Before I wrote this I checked to see if this new feature works and it works perfectly....

Previously, TikTok did a similar campaign when raising awareness around anti-bullying and harassment with its #SharingPositivity campaign. With the new Filter All Comments feature, creators can decide which comments will appear on their videos. When enabled, comments will not be displayed unless the video’s creator approves them using the new comment management tool. Furthermore, this feature builds on TikTok’s existing collection of comment controls that allow people to filter spam and offensive comments, and specific keywords....

The announcement was made during a TEF headquarters ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, attended by a number of African political and economic leaders. This is the first Google.org Fellowship in Africa, and nine full-time Google employees will collaborate with the foundation to design and build an updated version of the TEFConnect platform, including software engineers, UI/UX researchers, and policy experts. TEFConnect is home to over one million African entrepreneurs and provides small firms with personalized tools, market partnerships, and access to coaches and investors....

1 – A Calendar and Daily Reminder Let’s say you have a household full of several people of differing ages, or you have a small business with a handful of staff. A digital sign could show the current calendar and all the upcoming and current events. It could keep everybody informed on the daily running of the house or business. From the father knowing where the kids are because the calendar says they are having swimming lessons, to the staff members who know that a director is paying a visit on Monday....

Online sources like liontips.com provide needed information based on experts’ opinions and observations on sports activities. On the same note, this article further explains the top challenges faced by Nigerian start-ups. 1. Insufficient Funding Funding a tech company is capital intensive, and the best way most owners can acquire enough money is through loans. However, many have been complaining about the difficulty in obtaining loans from banks within the country....

CEO Elon Musk claimed at Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting that the Model Y electric crossover will be the world’s best-selling vehicle in terms of revenue this year. Furthermore, Musk stated that the Y will be the world’s best-selling vehicle in terms of overall volume in 2023. In 2021, Tesla sold 936,222 vehicles overall. Despite ongoing supply chain issues, the company is rapidly increasing sales volume each year and is on track to sell over 1....

Transaction Capital will seal the deal by paying US$ 87.5 million in cash and shares worth US$ 19.5 million. The acquisition also provides Transaction Capital with the option to take a controlling stake in WeBuyCars in the future. The deal comes after the Competition Tribunal blocked Naspers from acquiring a controlling 60% stake in WeBuyCars earlier this year. Transaction Capital is looking to finance the payment from a combination of existing cash resources, existing debt facilities and by funding from WeBuyCars, which will be facilitated through a subscription by WeBuyCars of preference shares in the subscriber....

Periscope will allow Twitter users to title their broadcasts as well and share them with only those only those one choses to view it. Periscope works simply. You press a button, and instantly notify your followers that you’re live. Viewers can then join an audience or simply step into someone else’s shoes. See what they see, hear what they hear, and hopefully feel what they feel. Unlike TV, Periscope viewers influence the broadcaster by sending messages, and expressing their love by tapping the screen to send hearts....

Since its inception in 2017, Pyypl has raised almost $40 million and the Series B raise will enable the Company to further expand its reach across the MEA region. Product development will also be a key focus, with Pyypl 2.0 building out new features of the company’s proprietary technology platform to enhance user experience and facilitate scaling in current and new markets. Antti Arponen, co-founder and CEO of Pyypl, commented: “We welcome our new investors and appreciate the further investment from our existing shareholders in support of our financial inclusion journey....

“Few technologies hold as much promise to improve people’s lives with safe, accessible, and environmentally friendly transportation as self-driving vehicles. For the last five years, our phenomenal team at ATG has been at the forefront of this effort—and in joining forces with Aurora, they are now in pole position to deliver on that promise even faster,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber CEO. “I’m looking forward to working with Chris, and to bringing the Aurora Driver to the Uber network in the years ahead....

The High Court’s ruling that was delivered on July 1, 2020, gives Uchumi the go-ahead to implement the CVA which will see the retailer offset some debt, pay off part of the remainder in phases and write off a portion of payables. The payment plan will be implemented over a number of years as per the CVA filed in Court by the retailer. “The decision gives us a chance to implement our recovery plan....

The initiative was led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company, Safaricom, Alpha and Jam, and Metropolitan Star Lite, an Out of Home (OOH) media company. The live stream provided real-time information on the air quality of fine airborne particles known as PM2.5. The pilot project aims to engage the public by streaming real-time air pollution data to digital billboards in four locations throughout the city....

Boasting of over 3.3 million registered users, including 2 million in Nigeria and a strong footprint in Zimbabwe, Uganda and Ghana, MoboFree.com, MoboFree.com is among the largest and most successful mobile social and trusted classifieds platforms in Africa. MoboFree said members upload thousands of new classifieds every day, generating an average of 60 million page impressions monthly. “The best-selling items on MoboFree.com are phones, tablets and mobile devices, followed by clothes, fashion and beauty and electronic devices,” MoboFree revealed in a statement....

Three of the ten startups selected for this cohort are from Africa, and they are tackling global concerns ranging from food security to lending solutions for the unbanked. DXwand from Egypt is a conversational AI tool that automates and extracts insights from conversations in Arabic dialects and English; MarketForce from Kenya is a mobile-first SME digitisation platform; and PricePally from Nigeria is a group-buying platform for agricultural products. Each startup receives a six-month program with a specialized salesforce, tech support for growth, and a close-knit cross-border fraternity in addition to the US$150,000 seed funding....

The 45 start-ups – 15 in each of the three Awards categories – have been selected from a total pool of more than 300 applications, with Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, and Morocco showing the highest participation rates. Overall, FinTech is the category that received the most applications (124), followed by Health Tech (95), and Climate Tech (93). Nearly 60% of the applicant start-ups have at least one woman on their board....