SIM Swap is the process of replacing your existing SIM with a new SIM, or moving your existing number to the new SIM without changing your number. The decision followed various complaints by subscribers over unauthorised SIM swaps by service providers and fraudulent activities emanating from such exercise, all of which will stop if the new guideline comes into effect. Head, Legal and Regulatory Services, NCC, Mrs Yetunde Akinloye, who stated this at the Telecoms Consumer Parliament in Abuja, said the Commission had received so many complaints from the public on unauthorised SIM swap, adding that in some cases, some nefarious activities were carried out with such SIM Cards....

The firm has reported about 75 Android apps and 12 iOS applications that are purported to be causing several issues on both Android and Ios Operating Systems. The main problem highlighted is that the concerned Applications display several advertisements in the background and covertly as soon as they are installed to maximize revenue. Even more bizarrely, some programs disguise themselves as video streaming apps in order to give the impression to the different advertising agencies that they belong to a far more lucrative category of applications after being installed on a phone....

The Rubis Energy fund is available to financially needy students who have completed and passed their Primary School KCPE exams with distinction. This scholarship is only available to students who have been accepted into one of four selected National High Schools: Alliance High School, Alliance Girls School, Limuru Girls Secondary School, and Mang’u High School. Following the completion of their secondary education, the scholarship is extended to cover university education for students who have achieved exceptional grades....

Today 24.com a division of Media24, announced a management-led buyout of rubybox.co.za from Media24 effective from 31 January 2015. The buyout was led by Rubybox chief executive Sylvia Gruber who cofounded the platform alongside Margaux Knuppe in September 2011. “Our partnership with Rubybox has been valuable and we have a strong belief in the management team and their ability to develop the platform from here,” said Geoff Cohen, head of 24....

The partnership will make over 2,000 electric vehicles – including 1,000 electric motorcycles – available to Uber, Rappi, Didi and Bolt driver-patners and end the predatory vehicle financing and expensive vehicle rental platforms in these markets. According to Tinashe Ruzane, CEO of FlexClub, “This partnership will extend the reach of vehicle subscriptions to thousands more customers on the FlexClub marketplace, creating the foundation for financiers like Untapped Global to increase investment in asset-backed funding of vehicle subscriptions....

The challenge, which launched in 2017, awards cash prizes to early-stage startups that have developed technological solutions to economic, social, or environmental problems. The challenge received 1745 entries from 126 countries around the world. “The $50 000 USD prize is an acknowledgement of hope to continue our mission, which is to address challenges in medical imaging diagnosis,” Envisionit Deep AI Co-founder and CEO, Dr Jaishree Naidoo, said in a statement....

Feted at the annual event broadcasted from the United Nations’ Office in Vienna, Austria, Safaricom was recognized for its diversity and inclusion programmes including efforts to grow its percentage of employees who are people with disabilities, create accessible offices and retail outlets, and provide accessible products and services. “As a purpose-led organisation, we strive to be reflective of the communities we serve by availing products and services that are accessible by all and ensuring equal-opportunity employment....

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC was set up early this month after the consortium led by Safaricom was awarded the licence to operate telecommunication services in Ethiopia. The Global Partnership for Ethiopia consortium brings together Vodacom Group, Vodafone Group, Sumitomo Corporation and CDC Group. The companies from Kenya, South Africa, Japan and The United Kingdom have proven experience in telecommunications with large-scale network deployment capabilities, operations and service provision. Anwar Soussa, appointed the Managing Director to lead setting up of the operations will report to the board of directors of the Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC and Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom PLC Chief Executive Officer (CEO)....

What is the 5G network? According to Wikipedia 5G is the fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks, which cellular phone companies began deploying worldwide in 2019, and is the planned successor to the 4G networks which provide connectivity to most current cellphones. The telcos company has had plans of launching the 5G technology for some time now but it was never confirmed. The new move will mean that faster internet will be expected and from a business perspective its a good move since their data business has had fast growth while their voice calls revenue has been suffering....

So far, the lineup of Samsung Smart Monitors has included two 32s and a 27. The Smart Monitor M7 43″ (Model: M70A) is now to be used as new flagship. Also new is the Smart Monitor M5 24″ (Model: M50A). The new Samsung Smart Monitor offers connectivity options for both PCs and smartphones. Users can quickly connect their mobile devices to Tap View, App Casting, or Apple AirPlay 2. For a desktop experience with a mobile device, users can also connect to the monitor with Samsung DeX....

The new array uses pixel binning technology that creates smaller final images with h larger 2.4μm pixels for greatly improved low light capabilities. After staying out of the top performers’ bracket, the improved camera will give Samsung a better chance to deliver game-changing photography. A week ago, onleaks took to Twitter to announce the new features of the phone’s camera. According to the tweet, the previous revelations were based on preliminary prototypes which had a different camera model....

The Galaxy S20 FE is a value performance hit. The Galaxy S21 FE ought to obtain this distinction effortlessly, but why? Samsung is now showing signs of making its new fan Edition much more reasonable currently. What might be compared to around 67,915 to 77,618 Kenyan Shilling Does the Galaxy S21 FE land at 72,111 KES? For examination: The current model was initially dispatched in South Korea for what might be compared to 87,189 KES....

After Samsung acted rather conservatively on the Galaxy S21 and implemented hardly any improvements to the camera compared to its predecessors, there could be a noticeable upgrade again with the Galaxy S22. SamMobile reports on this, citing an insider on Twitter. Samsung Galaxy S22 could get a new camera sensor with 50 MP With a stately 50 MP, the sensor should resolve in the primary camera. Compared to the Galaxy S20, that would be a significant plus....

For months, rumors have been all over the web. Finally, the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event is already with us in just a few minutes. Samsung will indeed unveil all its new products today at 65 p.m. (Kenyan time). The event is already on the Samsung page, just waiting for the manufacturer to start its presentation. It is known that the manufacturer will present its newest folding smartphones, which will also tell you about each one of them in our Review process....

Before the device launched, there were various rumours, specifications, renders, schematics, and leaks of the Samsung flagship phablet (as is of all other upcoming smartphones) and quite a handful seem to be wrong. Fo example, Samsung was supposedly meant to announce three storage variant of the Galaxy Note 8. Well, that was according to some rumours. When reality struck yesterday, only one version was unveiled – the version with 6 GB of RAM and 128 on-board storage....

As we continue to wait for the event scheduled later in August, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 lends itself to speculations and other leaks. For a few years, phones with foldable screens have increased. With the popularity of the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung has dismantled it brilliantly. As a result, the announcement of a new model later this year comes as no surprise. What is making waves at the writing of this article is that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 will have a larger storage capacity....

KABi, which has a capital of SAR 200 million, explained that this acquisition has contributed to the creation of a huge regional entity specialized in providing exceptional solutions that support the digital transformation of the human resources sector in the Kingdom, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. In this regard, the CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of KABi, Khaled Al Oraij, commented on this acquisition, saying: “This acquisition will enable the company to strengthen its position as a leader in the field of human resource technologies, through its system of innovative smart solutions that will revolutionize the current HR practices to be made more efficient and dynamic....

This initiative aims to provide students with top-tier technical education, and the opportunity to have hands on training and practice in real-life situations in electrical installation, energy management and automation. “The initiative will enhance St. Kizito’s training capacity enabling us to produce competitive students that easily fit into the development of Kenya’s economy and at the same time position our institution as preferred destination for youths in the country” says Eng....

With this funding, the company will be able to expand into new markets and accelerate the technological development of its solutions. Iban Olçomendy and Gabriel Delerue founded Fleet in July 2020 (both EDHEC grads). Its goal is to assist businesses in lowering their fuel usage and maximizing the performance of their fleet. Its technology simplifies data collection and analysis by utilizing integrated sensors and SaaS software, allowing businesses to easily obtain clear KPIs on their operations....

Onyeka Akumah, co-founder and CEO of Farmcrowdy in a chat with TechMoran talks on keeping good relationships with people around you, he says, On the fact that there are more important factors than money, Imole Oluyemi, a co-founder at pass.ng had this to say. Truly truly, your team is a very important factor in your startup. It could make or mar the progress of your venture. Little wonder Joshua Chibueze, co-founder Sharphire stressed this in his chat with TechMoran....