The bootcamp is a virtual three-day design sprint that allows participating companies to answer critical business questions with hands-on technical support and guidance from DFS Lab and SDF. It is designed to give early to mid-stage startups in Africa an opportunity to build on Stellar, an open-source blockchain network for financial services and products. A problem will be defined, a solution will be storyboarded, and a quick prototype of the innovation will be developed....

This red, flashy warning comes from the search engine. Search engines like Google, Bing, Safari, etc blacklist websites if a threat is detected. Some of the threats are: Scam Malicious activities Fake Anti-Virus Unwanted program download Faulty or vulnerable plugins Phishing activities Plagiarized content Blackhat SEO Therefore, once a website is hacked, the search engine categorizes it as dangerous and produces a warning to the visitors. This could happen to any website....

Asuqu, founded by Rabiu Joshua Musah, is an online marketplace for professional services in Africa. A match-making website for freelancers and SMEs, Startups and Individuals. They are the largest marketplace for creative and professional services. They connect creatives and professionals with prospective customers in Africa, helping to remove the traditional barriers to innovation, empowerment and entrepreneurship. They thoroughly vet their freelancers to maintain quality standards on the professional services they provide....

The pre-seed funding round was co-led by TLcom Capital and 4DX Ventures with inclusion from Golden Palm Investments, Lateral Capital, Kepple Africa Ventures, MSA Capital and a number of local angel/seed investors. The start-up will use the investment. According to Etop Ikpe, Founder and CEO of Autochek, “This early-stage investment allows us to get started with the work of developing technology products and services that will transform automotive trade on the continent, whereby we significantly improve transactions and aftercare support for car owners, dealers and other stakeholders across the African automotive industry....

Tell us about yourselves; your team, your educational and professional backgrounds BAG Innovation consists of a multicultural/disciplinary team. We have team members from Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Sweden. Our Swedish MD, Gabriel Ekman, has a project management and entrepreneurship background, both in studies and experience. He has started some few companies back home before he moved to Rwanda 2 years ago. Yussouf Ntwali, our COO and Co-founder, is our rapper/organizer/multi-talent who is yet to study on a higher level....

This article will provide a basic guide to release notes, including what they are, who writes them, and how they’re used. What Are Release Notes and Why Are They Important? Release notes are documents created when a new software update is released. They provide users with information about updates’ changes and any known issues or bugs. Release notes are essential for two main reasons. By reading the release notes, users can make an informed decision about whether or not to install the update....

The publication of magazines in traditional form still exists, but most people prefer digital access to their favorite magazines. In any case, the minimal and creative design layout of online magazines never ceases to amaze readers. Here are the best subscription-based and free online magazines that offer exciting information and can expand your knowledge: v Forbes Whether it’s business or entertainment, Forbes magazine has been publishing informative articles for years....

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) school curriculum is more crucial than ever in the twenty-first century, and not just for aspiring engineers and scientists; it is crucial for all students. Kenyan STEM schools are dedicated to advancing modern STEM education in their nation. Students aren’t making progress in most disciplines, especially math and science, in the current educational environment. Our kids don’t understand the link between what they learn in school and what they can accomplish as adults, or how their academic success can help them get there....

Bolt Food says it has onboarded 200 restaurants in Kenya already including KFC, Big Square, Pizza Mojo, Urban Gourmet Burger, Debonairs Pizza, Steers Ohcha Noodle Bar, The Chef House, Wings Kenya Alchemist, Shokudo Japanese, Barista & Co, Mercado, Awash Ethiopian restaurant, Charlie’s Bistro and Bao Box, among others, with plans to add new restaurants to the app daily. “Food delivery has been a popular request for quite some time and we are glad to bring this service to the millions of people who are using our platform....

Among others, Spotify and Apple Music are the two most popular streaming services in Kenya. Boomplay has long provided its music streaming services in Kenya and other parts of Africa. Today, however, the business is establishing itself further after partnering with Telkom Kenya. Customers of the third-largest provider in the state will be able to access music via the Boomplay app for KES 300. This costs almost as much as comparable streaming services like Spotify do for their premium tier....

The agreement will see BPC lease excess optical fibres from its network to Liquid Telecom, creating a new telecoms network provider with extensive reach across Botswana. The agreement was signed by Jacob Raleru, CEO at BPC, and Nic Rudnick, CEO at Liquid Telecom, at a ceremony held in Gaborone. The joint venture, which will operate under the name Liquid Telecom Botswana, will enable BPC to make more effective use of its existing assets, while allowing Liquid Telecom to better serve the network needs of its wholesale and enterprise customers in the region....

The portal, developed in collaboration with Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom Kenya, Jamii Telecommunication Ltd and the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA), will provide online safety tips for children and guardians. “It also has a gaming component that enables both the young and the young at heart to measure their level of awareness on online risks such as cyber bullying, identity theft and online sexual harassment,” said Mercy Wanjau, Ag. Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)....

Okay, we know that when you read millions you probably thought millions in 20s but what we actually mean is he received a 5 million cheque from betting firm Odibet. Additionally, Mr Odongo also received a brand new car on Tuesday at Sarova Stanley in an event that had celebrities such as Maina Kageni and Jalang’o. Charles currently owns a gym in Rongai and we guess his new seven-seater Voxy van will also help in boosting his current income....

Alex Kipman, Microsoft’s head of augmented reality, has resigned from the business after female coworkers accused him of sexual harassment. Kipman oversaw the development of Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality headset and the Xbox Kinect motion controller. The report was corroborated by Insider. Despite the fact that Microsoft hasn’t made a public statement on Kipman’s departure, Geekwire has received an internal email from Microsoft cloud chief Scott Guthrie. He announces Kipman’s departure in the email but makes no mention of sexual harassment....

The on-demand pick-up service allows customers request for parcels to be picked up and delivered to and from most locations in Lagos According to the team, “we apply the industries best practices, technology, and the right people to satisfy our customer’s distribution needs”. Cityrun provides this service to both business and non-business customers. For non-business customer, the Cityrun tram claims to provide a straight forward delivery service that is hassle-free, reliable and cost effective....

In the last 7 years, Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) has supported the growth of a community that is passionate about using technology to solve local problems and transform Nigeria. One of the ways we have done this is through our incubation program, where we provide startups with the resources and support they need to grow their businesses into sustainable companies that employ people and solve local problems. To date, over fifty (50) startups have enjoyed our support at various levels through our incubation program, some of which include Lifebank, BudgIT, WeCyclers, Truppr, Mamalette, Stutern and Genii games....

The Programming Code for free-to-air radio and television services in Kenya that came into effect on 1st July 2016, outlines the “Election Period” to mean the period between publication of a notice by the electoral body for a Presidential, Parliamentary or County election and the gazettement of the election results. According to the Code, radio and television broadcasters have an obligation to serve the public interest at all times. This includes provision of equitable coverage and opportunities to registered political parties participating in an election....

According to the World Bank, trade represented more than 60% of the global gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019. And 90% of the world’s trade is facilitated by the shipping industry, according to the International Chamber of Shipping. The vast importance of future ports to shipping makes them a vital element for the function of the global economy. According to statistics data from the United Nations Conference on Trade Development, of the four main types of shipping vessels (oil, bulk cargo, general cargo, and globally standardized containers), the container vessels carry most of the world’s non-bulk items....

Deliver Addis founder Feleg Tsegaye said, “We’re seeing consumers adopt technology not only as a luxury, but, in these challenging times, it’s becoming a necessity. We’re pleased to play our role in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to help so many restaurants, local vendors and supermarkets keep their lights on by providing them with an online market. We appreciate all of the support we have received from the community and our stakeholders, and we look forward to continuing to serve them....

Whatever the answer, it may be time to consider using a cold calling service. But why? Lets first define what cold calling is. Cold calling is when a business contacts an individual, who hasn’t expressed interest in the service with the end goal to convince that individual to use or purchase the business’s products or services. When this process goes right, it’s awesome. But how do we get this process right?...