The rumor mill has been suggesting that the upcoming iPhones will have some design changes and that there will be a third device with significant asthetic alterations. Today, the front and rear panels got leaked, they confirm all the new designs as we expected. The iPhone 8, as you can see above, will have a bezelless screen on all four sides of the display apart from the top section which hosts the selfie camera, earpiece and perhaps some light and proximity sensors just like the Essential Phone....

MAXGo is attempting to address this challenge, disrupt the eHailing service industry and enable Lagosians escape the daily traffic with it’s motorcycle transport service. Launched by the Max.ng team, MAXGo is the first ever mobile app for motorcycle transportation in Nigeria. Just like ride-sharing apps like Uber and co, MAXGo provides Lagosians with the ability to book a motorcycle ride from their mobile phones. Users book a ride by entering their location and destination, then the app connects them with the closest ‘Champion’ (riders)....

Some of the selected startups include Ghana’s Fintech startup Digistore, Kenya’s Synatech Africa and Nutritech solutions, Nigeria’s My Food Angels and many others. The regional competition stage will see the shortlisted start-ups placed into 4 main pitching groups that will participate in virtual pitch competitions scheduled to take place between the 10th and 13th of October 2022. Each pitch competition will be adjudicated by a panel of expert judges from around the continent....

Ngare has more than 15 years of experience in various business functions including management, telecommunications, financial services and emerging technology. Prior to his work at Microsoft ADC, he was the MD at Finserve Africa, and held positions at Stanbic Bank, NIC Bank, as well as spending seven years at British Telecom with assignments in the UK, Saudi Arabia, Peru and Japan. He holds a Master’s degree in management from Harvard University, a Master’s degree in advanced computer science and a Bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Leicester....

SaharaReporters reported the announcement of a program codenamed “Accelerate LABS” which was birthed by computer giants, Microsoft and The Future Project. The announcement was officially made at an event tagged “Activating the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises” which held in Lagos, Nigeria. Speaking on behalf of one of the hosting duo, Microsoft, the Chief Technology Officer (C.T.O) of Microsoft Nigeria who was ably represented by a Mr. Hakeem Adeniji-Adele had these to say; “Microsoft recognizes the creativity and intelligence of young Nigerian minds, which fully informs our support for this initiative to empower startups in realizing their full potentials, while also boosting the local economy through education, employment, and entrepreneurship,” said Mr....

According to Microsoft, the smartphone is currently available for purchase in Nigeria and boasts of more popular Microsoft services, smoother and easier user experience as well as upgraded specifications. Deborah Shepard, the head of marketing at Nokia West and Central Africa stated: “The Nokia X2 is built to help millions of people affordably connect to the mobile Internet and cloud services.” Shepard further added that the Nokia X2 possesses enhanced features, which include a 5MP rear-facing, a larger 4....

And since there was no pressure from Microsoft to use Azure, LinkedIn continues to build and maintain its own compute infrastructure. Since 2012, LinkedIn has been running its own data centers. At that time, when it was still an independent company, its officials decided to cease relying on third-party datacenters. After Microsoft bought LinkedIn in 2016, Redmond has stuck to its strategy of largely letting LinkedIn go its own way....

The service hasn’t been as feature-rich as some of the best password managers, but this new addition of a password generator brings it closer in line. We’ve seen similar features in other password managers before, but Microsoft’s Authenticator app is the first to incorporate a password generator. Microsoft Authenticator is a browser extension that works with your Microsoft account on Android and iOS apps, the Edge browser, and Google Chrome....

B Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Formation 8 and Trinity Ventures also participated in the round. The firm has also announced a new partnership with Visa. Launched in India last month, Branch has added more than 30,000 users so far and aims to use this new round of capital to continue to build its presence in India as well as in Latin America. Branch now claims to be serving more than 3 million customers across its markets and has more than issued 15 million loans in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Mexico, and India....

Seems iHub as an entity (not community) is not part of the deal. The current partners say the one week event will bolster the growing tech sector and culminate the support by bringing the world to attention the work of both international and local CTOs and developers behind leading apps and services. Of course, it’s also a learning and marketing ground for TwitterAngelHack and Moringa and everyone else. These firms and the attends are likely to walk away with significant investment promises or real deals, partners and even new business ideas....

The round was a mix of equity, debt and non-dilutive capital and was led by an equity investment from KawiSafi Ventures and matched by AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments, through the AXA IM Impact Investing strategy. Existing investors Engie RDE, EU ElectriFI fund, Chroma Impact, Blink CV and Co Capital also participated in the round, and Triodos Bank provided additional working capital financing. “Our team at KawiSafi are very excited to begin this partnership with Sistema....

The resumption of the clearance sale, now dubbed the Nakumatt “MEGA SALE” Reloaded, will allow the retailer’s shoppers to enjoy discounts of up to 50% on a range of electronic appliances, home furnishings, toys, kitchenware among other products. Speaking, when he confirmed the clearance sale resumption, Nakumatt Holdings, Managing Director, Atul Shah, said the “MEGA SALE” Reloaded, will run through to Sunday, exclusively at the retailer’s, flagship branch-Nakumatt MEGA Hypermarket- along Uhuru Highway....

Of course, Netflix readily acknowledges this: “Series and movies are a great way for children to be connected to the world around them, to discover new places, to strengthen ties with family and friends or to understand different points of view.” Precisely to bring more clarity on its content and facilitate the meeting between children and the content that corresponds to them, Netflix launches two new features. More information to guide parents and children The first of the two new features are more specifically aimed at parents....

The online store has been launched in the US. The store Netflix. shop will feature merch and clothes with designs inspired by popular Netflix originals. The online store will sell exclusive, limited editions of “carefully selected, high-quality apparel and lifestyle products” tied to Netflix’s shows and brand on a regular basis. Currently, the site is selling designs related to popular anime series such as Yasuke and Eden. Products debuting this month on the online store are streetwear and action figures based on ‘Yasuke’ and ‘Eden’ as well as limited-edition apparel and decorative items inspired by the French thriller series ‘Lupin’ in collaboration with the Musee du Louvre....

Amitruck, a mobile app connecting pick-ups, truckers and shippers aims to be a catalyst in transforming the transportation of goods in the country as well as important in streamlining working relationships between truck owners and their drivers. However, as a peer-to-peer logistics business, Amitruck will struggle to gain any market share because the logistics industry needs more than just linking a truck owner, insurance and a customer. On-demand peer to peer logistics services were pioneered in the country by Sendy but uptake was low because apart from supply and demand, there was need for centralisation which brings sanity and safety to the industry....

SwiftAide is a pool of service providers and users on one platform where convenience, quality and reliability are offered in an ecosystem that is meant to make life easier for users especially job seekers and those seeking services. Imagine being able to find a service or a job just as fast as you’re able to order an Uber, this is what SwiftAide is all about. On SwiftAide’s site this is how they have described themselves: “In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly flitting from task to task, skipping meals, dodging deadlines, stuck in traffic, etc....

Now, a team of friends led by Lilian Nduati, CEO and founder Redcape Consult have launched a co-working space dubbed Space111 to help end this founder woes. The space has a working desk, this guys are promising fast Internet and coffee, tea and snacks. Users can access toeh space around the clock, access to a boardroom for meetings and a phone booth for calling your clients or family at home....

Fixit45 combines an online-to-offline strategy and unique approach of deploying digital technology with local expertise to deliver exceptional service across the verticals that include Auto services, auto parts sourcing, auto care, refurbishment, roadside assistance and repair financing. The firm is also working with top brands in vehicle diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance, business owners and individuals are better empowered with information to reduce the cost of vehicle management and maximize their lifetime value....

“Today, we’re happy to announce that we have raised a $500k pre-seed round to continue building out what Plaid would look like for Africa. We’re extremely proud of the team’s relentless work and passion to get to this point,” announced the startup’s co-founders Abdulhamid Hassan and Prakhar Singh. The investors included Lateral Capital, Ventures Platform and Golden Palm Capital, Rally Capital and angel investors Idriss bello, Olumide Soyombo, among others....

Stakefair has been undergoing beta testing as BetDemand since the end of 2021 and has witnessed impressive consumer acceptance. To date, the platform has attracted over 6,000 users from Africa, Europe and North America, and recorded over $800,000 in user stakes. However, during the testing phase, Stakefair evolved beyond a gaming company. Stakefair is now ready for a full-scale roll-out and has raised $670,000 in pre-seed funding. Investors involved in the round include; Adaverse, Nestcoin, Kepple Africa Ventures, Canza Finance, Voltron Capital, Echo VC Chain, Timi Aboyeji, Tomiwa Olaosebikan, Peter Kisadha, Saturn Blockchain Ventures, Thrive Africa Syndicate, Nehikhare Igbinijesu, Oluchi Enebeli, and Clement Hugbo....