Two winning ideas will receive a cash prize of up to USD 20,000 each and get access to Reach for Change incubator, business training and a global network of other social entrepreneurs. The application period for the competition is now open and applications will be received until 21st November 2016. Speaking at a press conference during the launch, Tigo Corporate Responsibility Manager, Woinde Shisael said, “We are thrilled to be running the Tigo Digital Changemakers’ award with a new focus this year....

According to the latest reports, a Mobile intelligence firm, Sensor Tower, revealed that the social media app, TikTok, has passed more than 1.5 billion downloads across the iOS App Store and Google Play Store worldwide. This year alone, the app has been downloaded 614 million times, which is 6% more than it had the same time last year, according to the survey. The app passed the 1 billion threshold in February....

The products and services TOFA offers include but are not limited to Agriculture, Construction, Wood & Furniture, Food, Beverages, Leather, Textile and Mineral products. The e-commerce company is focused on developing an online marketplace for the trading of goods and services that are made in or are from Africa. This happens even as the e-commerce space is attracting more participation, throughout Africa with the likes of Jumia and Kilimall who have managed to become household names in the industry....

They offer online courses in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. They offer nanodegrees which are specialized degrees for people looking to start a career in tech with the skills needed to get hired. Udacity’s courses range from $200-$400 per month and can be completed within 3-5 months. The most popular course offered by Uditude is their Artificial Intelligence Engineer Nanodegree program which has been reviewed favorably by Forbes, TechCrunch, and Fortune Magazine....

Air Conditioners LG LW8017ERSM – costs 246.99 USD. It removes moisture than other AC and cools a 340 sq. ft. room quickly and efficiently.GE AEM05LX – costs 197 USD and known for its energy efficient feature since it ranks high in energy efficiency rating.Keystone KSTAW05B – costs 157.98 USD and best for small rooms of up to 150 sq. ft. If you apply as an affiliate marketer for this product, you can surely sell since there are a lot of follows and reviews on it....

The company announced its plans to invest $3.4 billion into high tech batteries for electric vehicles in the US. The investment will go into building a new plant to manufacture high density batteries that will increase the range of its electric vehicles. Toyota will build a new company to handle the battery production. It will be in partnership with Toyota Tsusho and will result in around 1,750 new jobs, Toyota says, though production won’t begin until 2025....

Katapult Climate, a Norwegian climate impact fund, and 216 Capital, a newly incorporated VC fund in Tunisia, led the investment round, which also included Launch Africa Venture, one of Africa’s most active investors, as well as Cross Boundary, an international advisory and investment firm, and a strategic Business Angel from Saudi Arabia. The round also included a follow-on investment from Oman Technology Fund, a previous Wattnow investor. Wattnow, founded in 2018 by Issam Smaali, helps companies in controlling and optimizing their energy usage as well as extending the life of their assets to reduce costs and carbon footprint....

Parag Agrawal, Twitter’s CTO, will succeed Dorsey as the company’s new CEO, effective immediately. Twitter announced the news Monday, with the company’s board unanimously approving of Agrawal as Dorsey’s replacement. Dorsey will remain on Twitter’s board of directors through his current term, which runs into 2022. Once his term ends, Dorsey told staff in an email (with the subject line “Fly”) that he will leave the company entirely. Current board member Bret Taylor will become the company’s chairman....

With Super Follows, Twitter will allow users to make money from content that they make exclusive to particular followers. Sample screenshots released by the company show that the payment scheme could take multiple forms. For instance, a follower could pay a creator they follow on Twitter a few dollars a month to access that user’s exclusive newsletter or to see special tweets only available to Super Followers. They might also be able to join a particular group or access a badge that shows they support that creator....

Ubers security has lately been compromised in different countries in dissimilar ways. In different countries there have been security reports such as ghost drivers from China or drivers costing an extra fortune for no reason. Some countries have taken the security actions to another level with a new feature that has been introduced. Drivers will require a selfie photo before each shift to verify their identities. Real-time ID check aims to reduce the fraudulent use of a drivers account and provide customers with a great sense of confidence from the company....

Small and medium-sized companies (SMBs) will be able to request an Uber Connect Car trip via the Uber app for transportation of small boxes and numerous larger goods. Users will also be able to make several deliveries of up to 80kg with just a few taps on the app. According to the company, proof of delivery through PIN will be used to ensure that the package was delivered to the correct person and to facilitate reference in the case of numerous deliveries....

The company unveiled mapping cars in America to record and take images for maps. The company is also working on other technologies that will revamp its services and reduce its over-reliance on its software and hardware tech; smartphones and cars which other companies are able to copy paste. By developing its own maps, Uber will reduce its reliance on Google despite the fact that Google was Uber’s earlier investor. According to Financial Times, Uber hired one of the world’s leading digital mapping experts, Brian McClendon, who previously ran Google Maps and helped create Google Earth....

The late 20th century (and early 21st century) saw the rapid development of technology and computer science. This was the time that the internet truly became an unavoidable part of everyone’s life. Nowadays, there is nary a household in the world that doesn’t have internet access, and that development began in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The development of the internet has led to the simplification of quite a lot of things, including communications, employment, and of course, gambling....

This move comes after the brand partnered with the UEFA Euro Cup 2020 as the official smartphone sponsor and it seeks to leverage on this global success to take on the Kenyan market. The new V21 showcases a unique Optical Stabilization (OIS) front camera housed within one of the industry’s thinnest smartphone designs to deliver a mobile experience. This 44MP OIS front camera combines features including AI Night portrait, Super Night Mode, Advanced Autofocus, and a stable 4K video to equip users with the best-in-class tools for the ultimate modern mobile lifestyle....

He claims that the ID lineup – VW’s electric car series – will continue to exist because it is a well-known nameplate, and that the ID.3 was never intended to be a replacement for the ICE Golf. This means that the Golf name and the ID will coexist. The company feels that the market is big enough to accommodate both the ID and the Golf. “There is a connection with VW and ID, and there is no need to cancel [ID],” he told Autocar at the LA motor show....

It sounds odd, but in a day and age where people are incredibly busy but have the access to tech, it’s easier to use technology. Tech doesn’t have to be the reason you and your partner are distant, you can simply use it to get closer to each other. Of course, there are those romantic things you should still do for your partner but how about trying these ways to also get you closer?...

Briefly tell us about yourselves, your educational background, team and how you came together to form WaysToCap. CEO Niama El Bassunie CFA advised Africa governments on infrastructure projects and economic plans in Togo, South Africa, and Guinea. She was part of a task force involved in the economic vision for Togo, led by Sir Paul Judge. Her work in Guinea involved the clear up of the Port of Conakry, and working directly with the government on other infrastructure projects....

The funds will be channeled through plugPAY ,a payment platform that allows WFP to transfer cash directly to refugees’ bank accounts or mobile wallets of choice while using the country’s interoperable payment gateway, the National Financial Switch. “The plugPAY system provides choice and fosters financial inclusion, enabling vulnerable people to choose where they receive and withdraw their cash,” said WFP Country Representative, Cissy Byenkya. “It offers improved efficiency and better security as WFP can send cash directly to people while streamlining the internal processes to shorten WFP’s response time....

Narrow your target audience The first step to making a great business app is to make one that appeals to its intended users. Business apps are mainly used by people familiar with the general concept of apps, so they can handle minimal help from you when it comes time for them to begin using the app. Thus, it’s crucial for you as a developer to create an interface and interaction scheme that feels intuitive and leaves little room for error....

Dark mode switches all of the glaringly white parts of the user interface to gloomier greys and pitch-blacks to make the experience easier on your eyes when using your smartphone late at night, while also saving battery life on devices with OLED panels. WhatsApp has some good news coming to all dark mode lovers soon, the much-awaited feature will be rolled out soon for all the devices. Additionally, the Facebook-owned company is planning to also unveil a feature that will allow users to watch Netflix trailers within the app itself....