The partnership seeks to support the best impact tech entrepreneurs across Africa in terms of strengthening the scaling ecosystem for startups and channeling global and regional capital towards impact investments. The project is funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), a directorate under the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and it will also support tech startups in Rwanda and other parts in Africa, as well as an investor network, through accelerator and investor training programmes....

Top Kenyan Facebook Pages, 100,000 likes and above, as at Monday, 25th August 2014, in order of preferance: Lupita Nyong’o, awarded the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award/Oscar 2014 on 2nd March 2014, for her role in the film “12 years a slave” – 1,708,338 likes (https://www.facebook.com/LupitaNyongo) The “Daily Nation” one of the leading newspapers in Kenya – 1,557,423 likes (https://www.facebook.com/DailyNation) The Kenya Television Network (KTN) – 1,420,760 likes (https://www.facebook.com/KTNKenya) Nation TV Kenya (NTV) – 1,314,280 likes (https://www....

1. Personal Air Cooler Although the summer season is behind us, the fact remains that evaporative coolers may provide a safer cooling alternative and various studies point to efficient air exchange systems as a crucial part of improving indoor air quality and reducing the risk of virus transmission in enclosed spaces. Studies have also shown that many people, regardless of the season, prefer to sleep in cooler rooms; this is because, from a physiological standpoint, as the body cools down, it prepares the internal systems for sleep....

GB Whatsapp Gbwhatsapp is another popular app of 2021 around the globe. Gbwhatsapp is a modified and another version of actual WhatsApp. 1 million-plus active users and 6000,000 plus downloaders. Gbwhatsapp users can hide contact by setting a password especially for selected contacts and also able to download status videos and images without any other app help, users can directive download videos into the device. Features gbwhatsapp In gbwhatsapp user can select the auto-reply option Gives access to download videos directly into the device Able to hide last seen, message deliver, read the caption Allows to send long videos such as 50MB and 60 MB videos Able to send 60 images at a time Different types of themes are available Available Different font sizes and font styles Give access to pin up more than three chats at a time....

This year, however, we expect a 360-degree shift in the industry’s perspective owing to the disappointing events witnessed by the world in 2020. Like other domains, graphic design is also going to prioritize people and some other intriguing aspects. What exactly, read ahead to find out more! Abstracts X the Awakening The Awakening may sound like an upcoming thriller movie, but it is only a title I like to associate with the chaotic scenarios of the 60s....

We all know that following and engagement on social media is everything. The number of followers you have actually dictates how much money you can make from that because of the brands that you will attract from that following. There is a fast and easy way to increase your following, especially handy if you’re new to Instagram. Services like https://apexfollowers.com starting at $1-2 can help you kick start your account....

If you are already wondering why Bitcoin has become one of the most successful cryptocurrencies, you should read the complete article carefully. The main reason why Bitcoin has become a successful cryptocurrency is due to blockchain technology. The Blockchain network builds to create a great environment that enables the Bitcoin transaction to be facilitated among users on the network without any interference from 3rd parties. Therefore, to know why you should invest money in Bitcoin, you should read the following essential paragraphs carefully....

Trella is in the right hands as YC has helped built companies including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, Reddit, and Doordash and these development validates Trella’s commitment to digitizing trucking and offering a grade-A end-to-end solutions to both shippers and carriers in the trucking industry. According to Trella, YC opens the door for invaluable opportunities for synergies and collaboration with fellow YC companies and alumni, as well as unparalleled access to YC’s network of investors, mentors, and partners....

Setswana for “new beginnings”, Tshimologong is Johannesburg’s newest tech hub based at the inner-city district of Braamfontein expected to encourage tech innovation and collaboration between the University’s researchers and students and the private, public and civil society sectors in Johannesburg. Apart from start-ups, the hub is expected to be home to researchers and transfer of high-level digital skills for students, working professionals and unemployed youths will take place. “We hope that transforming Braamfontein into Africa’s premier technology hub will inspire new talent, create jobs and lead to an economic renaissance,” says Barry Dwolatzky, Professor of Software Engineering in the Wits School of Electrical and Information Engineering and Director of JCSE....

The round was led by 4DX Ventures and with participation from JAM Fund, Breyer Capital, Chandaria Capital, TO Ventures, Golden Palm Investments, FirstCheck Africa, and DFS Lab. Wasoko (formerly Sokowatch) also joined to make their first strategic institutional investment into Tushop, signalling confidence in the team’s ability to capture the community group-buying opportunity in Africa. The oversubscribed round included additional participation from a number of angel investors including GB (CEO, Flutterwave), Raja Kaul (President, Sundial Group), Eli Pollak (CEO, Apollo Agriculture), and Ida Mannoh (Director of Growth, Chipper Cash)....

This new change comes after a backlash by other twitter users who had objected that some of the inactive users are people close to their hearts who have died, for instance, renown celebrities who they need to memorize their deaths. On November 27th, twitter through their Twitter support account reverted to the outraged users that they will not be removing any inactive account until they can find a better way to memorize the deceased....

The feature will akow users to share their tweets with up to 150 people rather than having them in the public space. Each suer will be able to create a circle that consistes who people who will be able to see the users Twitter circle tweets. “In a tweet, Twitter said ” Some Tweets are not for evryone and others are just for people you’ve picked. we are now testing Twitter Circle which lest you add up to 150 people who can see your Tweets when you want to share with a similar crowd....

According to twitter, more than 45% of smartphone users are still on 2G networks as per the data they obtained from GSMA. This prompted them to have a solution to cater for these slower networks. Twitter already had a mobile site which consumed 40% lesser data than their main site. But with Twitter Lite , the company has added a “data saver” switch that pushes the efficiency to 70% less data usage....

Currently, when someone clicks on a link to a YouTube video within a tweet, they are sent to YouTube. The feature will allow them to watch such videos without leaving Twitter. Twitter has been testing new ways to improve how people share media on the platform. Two new tests Apart from the recently announced test for YouTube videos, the microblogging platform last week had announced two new tests for sharing media on the platform....

Tabby works with multiple brands including Lacoste, L’azurde, Faces, In Your Shoe, KAI Collections, Ariika, Marcqa, Dresscode and Floward, among others, to offer flexible payments at checkout, creating an opportunity for Egyptians to stay in control of their spending and make the most out of their money. Ahmed Khalil, Tabby Egypt’s GM, said, “Expanding in Egypt is a proud moment for us at Tabby. We’re excited to provide Egyptians with flexible and honest payment experiences with no interest and no fees....

To call, users simply need to tap ‘Help’ in the main menu of the Uber app and select the ‘Call’ option to be connected to Uber’s support team. Riders can also contact the Uber support team through in-app messaging or visit help.uber.com for frequently asked questions. In an emergency, users should still call the local emergency line (999 112 911) or use the Uber in-app emergency button which connects to Uber’s third-party security providers....

The 11-year-old firm’s global thesis has paid off: 500 Global’s first global flagship fund has a net TVPI of 11x, making it a top decile performer. Talkdesk, Canva, Bukalapak, Grab, Shippo, and other companies in the firm’s portfolio have a total value of over $1 billion and more than 120 companies with a value of more than $100 million. 500 Global has backed more than 6,000 entrepreneurs across 77 countries....

With VEED.IO you don’t have to be an expert. You’ll easily be able to record, edit, and generate automatic subtitles for your videos without having to download any software that will take up loads of space on your computer. VEED is an online app that works right in your browser. You can perform basic video editing tasks, like cutting, trimming, cropping, and rotating your videos, and you also have access to more complex software features like automatically removing background noise from your audio, and the ‘Chroma Key’ tool, which allows you to remove the background from any video (works best with a single-colored background) and replace it with any photo, image, or slide (this is also known as ‘Green Screen’)....

Named Catalyzing Financial Inclusion: Gender-Inclusive Fintech Solutions for Migrants, the report takes a closer look at the need for and availability of financial products and services of migrant populations throughout their journey, with a closer look at the core challenges facing migrant populations in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, North Africa, and South and Southeast Asia, and how these impact women migrants on a greater level. “Entrepreneurs are answering the call to solve some of the world’s toughest problems,” shared Alicia Sornson, Manager, Programs and Partnerships – MENA, Village Capital....

The device depicted on the patent looks at first glance like a typical smartphone. It has a reasonably large display in front, while on the right side, it has placed volume buttons and a power button. However, there is a slide-out slot at the bottom of the phone, which hides a small drone in it. The latter is equipped with four propellers, two cameras, and infrared sensors. It will probably be controlled using a smartphone....