The idea is to have all services on one app so that clients don’t have to keep walking around looking for professionals. As a client, all you have to do is download the app from Play Store or Apple Store, sign up as a new user, create a profile, then check the services they have offered. It also offers opportunities for professionals who also get to create their profiles and offer their services....
Microsoft has outlined a set of principles to be adhered to in this area in a 27-page study outlining its vision of responsible artificial intelligence. Here are some key points to keep in mind. The Redmond company made a number of significant announcements, one of which was the limiting of access to its facial recognition technologies within its Azure Face API, Computer Vision, and Video Indexer platforms in order to adhere to its own standards....
The announcement is part of a more comprehensive upgrade program aimed at enhancing the user experience across the globe as they shift to remote working and learning to keep themselves and the people around them healthy and safe amidst Covid-19. “Enabling remote work is more important than ever. We are committed to building the tools that help organizations, teams, and individuals stay productive. And connected even when they need to work apart,” says Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft 365....
Mobile banking apps have greatly transformed how Kenyans access loans, and consumers no longer need to fill out lengthy forms, pledge guarantee or undergo vetting by a mean- looking credit officer to fill you for that simple loan you wants. Mobile payment technology even opens up the possibility of alternative credit scoring. With no banking infrastructure there is no way of credit scoring anybody, but a mobile phone account, with a record of transactions, offers the potential to give individuals credit, based upon their history and ability to pay....
Cheng will transition to an Executive Board Director role at the company and will continue in her capacity as CEO until a new CEO has been confirmed. TechMoran.com has learned that Moringa School’s COO, Meredith Karazin, will take on the role of President, managing all internal operations. “My belief is that we need energetic leaders who can bring in unique strengths and perspectives, and who are committed to our future vision,” Audrey said in a statement....
The new $4.5 million fund underlines BMCE Capital Group’s plan to support Moroccan startups in the seed phase. According to the company, the fund is set to raise money from renowned Moroccan investors and key players in the economy to meet the targeted capital. Besides securing necessary funds for the local startup ecosystem, the BMCE venture capital is expected to connect its portfolio of startups to an extensive network of Moroccan and global investors....
The Moto G5S Plus smartphone has something I’d love to call a complex relationship with other members of it immediate family. The Moto G5S Plus is the older and more improved version of the Moto G5S. The Moto G5S and G5S Plus were both released as upgrades to the Moto G5 and G5 Plus. The newly released G5S Plus comes with a 5.5 inches LCD capacitive touchscreen with very high display resolution – 1080 x 1920 pixels....
Today, the service got an update that enabled users to “nudge” others to send them money owed or payments. The request money feature sends a notification to the recipient containing the amount owed, a small note and the button to pay instantly by entering the MPIN as you can see on the image below. So now you do not have to take tens of minutes composing that awkward text asking your friend for that loan money you gave them....
According to the companies, the ICE 2 smartphone was one of many devices produced by Freetel, Japan’s biggest smartphone brand, and powered by Google’s latest Android operating system, Android 7.0. According to a statement by MTN, the revolutionary ICE 2 comes fully equipped with the latest software and security updates including Google Play Protect, newly-developed software, which continuously works to keep one’s device, data and apps safe. It added that the smartphone was pre-loaded with MTN’s latest apps including MTN Music Plus....
According to the firm, Efinity’s open API allows seamless integration with a merchant’s existing ecommerce website for a simple and effective solution for warehousing and fulfilment. The services are open for start-ups and established players with no minimum contracts, no integration costs, no setup fees. Cost of the service is only charged per use. “We are building a world-class fulfilment service to help South African retailers do ecommerce better. With our warehouses and an express parcel delivery network, we intend to set new standards for fulfilment accuracy and shipping times....
According to Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, South Africa CEO of Naspers, “Our investment in The Student Hub is an example of how digitalisation has the potential to address unequal access to education, create local opportunities, and enable increased participation towards a more inclusive economy.”The Student Hub increases access to vocational education to large numbers of students whilst reducing the costs of delivery of education and training. The company helps overcome the constraints of limited physical infrastructure and related resources by partnering with government accredited Technical and Vocational Education and Training (“TVET”) colleges to help them deliver their courses online....
Galaxy Z Fold: This is what the competition from China is planning In the field of foldable smartphones, Samsung is ahead. Time must show whether this will continue to be the case in the future. According to news reports, three Chinese manufacturers are planning to attack with their variants. In the third quarter of 2021, Xiaomi and Oppo and Vivo could launch their folding phones. What the competition has in store is no longer a big secret, at least with Xiaomi....
The New Times Rwanda reports that with the deal, customers will make use of the M-Pesa platform for transactions within weeks . Norman Munyampundu, the head of mobile money at MTN Rwanda said they are testing the service as they work on country-specific contracts to conclude the deal. “We are still testing the service with Safaricom’s M-Pesa…However, we will launch mobile money transactions between MTN Rwanda and Vodacom in the coming weeks after finalising the paperwork,” he said....
The ICT expert in the name of James Ahilari made the revelation that most contents sent and received in Africa are located abroad in foreign host countries. While Alhilari noted that hosting of data in foreign countries was largely due to cost and poor infrastructure in Africa, he also believes the advantages far overshadows the benefits. “It delays content delivery to the region, further compromising the user experience.” he said....
The app has been compared to Cash App which is based in the United States and are both very similar. Unlike other cash apps this particular one has targeted the youth and has been said to be easy to to use and has even been described as a fun experience by the users. Co-founders Dare Adekoya and Akanni Muheez said they wanted to create a cash app that does not involve bank accounts....
RxAll’s digital platform enables anyone to test the quality of their drugs using a portable nanoscanner and mobile app. Their proprietary machine learning algorithm reads the scan from the nanoscanner, identifies the drug and assesses its level of quality, records the test result against a blockchain ledger and returns the quality report to the mobile app in 20 seconds. “It’s been a long journey, from nearly dying from a fake drug 15 years ago, to being with you here today,” said RxAll CEO Adebayo Alonge....
Our services are offered across sub-Saharan Africa. The current focus is on West Africa. You can find us at our marketplace available online. These are www.seso.global and via the Seso Global app.The estate app is available on the Google Play store and the Apple App Store. Houses, apartments, land and commercial property are among the properties on the Seso Global marketplace. Strong relationships have been created with trusted mortgage banks in Nigeria and the Uk....
Paga, which was founded in 2009, provides Nigerians safe and convenient payment options by allowing money to be sent to any phone number, which the beneficiary may then redeem at a Paga agent or at an ATM via a cardless withdrawal. Paga will support Ethiopia’s digital economy by enabling sellers to pay and be paid conveniently online using its online payment gateway and other features. To provide world-class online payment services, Paga will leverage on its experience and international partnerships....
After raising a $25 million Series A in March 2021 and a $10 million seed round in November 2020, the funding was made at a $500 million valuation. The total raise is $91.6 million, with a $1.6 million pre-seed in September 2019 and a $15,000 pre-seed in 2018. Previous investors Valar Ventures and Target Global led the round. Other investors included Strategic Business Investor (SBI) Investment from Japan and previous angel investors....
