Merely having a website is not enough. In fact, a blog on your website can improve your Google rank much better. Google always rewards sites which provide informative content to visitors. It’s better to have fresh content on the blog and helps as an anchor for social media updates. If you publish a new blog then immediately post it in your social media platforms to increase the views. It’s your responsibility to create loyalty in blogs so that there’s a chance of visiting more viewers....

The report adds that South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria were the top three investment destinations with 76% of the total funding, down from 81% in 2016 and off-grid tech, fintech & eCommerce led the pack. However, most of these startups such as Twiga Foods, Fuzu, Zumi, and M-Kopa which has so far raised a staggering $151.8 million are based in Kenya but registered elsewhere by expatriate founders. Tech startups are not the only ones founded by expatriates, the bulk of Kenyan NGOs and social enterprises are expatriate-led leading to a question whether Africa is rising and whether Silicon Savannah is just an illusion....

Founded by Jorge Appiah in 2018,Solar Taxi is an electric two-wheel and four-wheel vehicle manufacturer and distributor These cars are used for delivery and transportation services. According to Appiah, SolarTaxi’s path over the years has been marked by tenacity and diligence, starting with the assembly of its first prototype vehicle and ending with the receipt of seed investment from a crucial partner, the Mastercard Foundation. Afterward, the business had to demonstrate the viability of its approach by expanding its operations across four other Ghanaian sites....

Founded in 2012 by Ahmed Badr and Amir Barsoum, Vezeeta is a healthcare app that enables patients to book doctor appointments, order medications online and order at-home lab sample collection. In February 2020, Vezeeta raised a $40 million Series D funding round. “Since the beginning of our relationship with Vezeeta, we shared a common vision of improving healthcare access and efficiency in our region through health-tech innovation. We are very proud of the progress that Amir Barsoum and the Vezeeta team have achieved, by continuously reinventing the future of healthcare and achieving profitability in 2022....

The round was led by BECO Capital, DiGAME and Silicon Badia with participation from Raed Ventures, Arzan VC, Oman Technology Fund and EDventure Holdings. The chair person of Esther Dyson will be joining SWVL’s board of directors. SWVL, which defines itself as “Public transport for millennials” is an app-based mass transit system that aims to reinvent the daily commute of Egyptians and eventually the world by customizing public transportation for the public and maximizing their comfort....

Upon completion of the proposed transaction, the combined public company will be named Swvl Holdings Corp and is expected to be listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “SWVL”. Swvl Holdings Corp will receive $405 million in fresh capital to fund its expansion and $40 million will cover NASDAQ listing fees and expenses. Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital had raised $345 million to invest in the company it would merge with and $100 million raised from PIPE investors....

The funding was co-led by leading regional venture capitalists Arzan Venture Capital which is specialized in innovative, early-stage startups, and Shorooq Partners that focuses on seed-stage tech funding across MENAP. Other investors included Fintech-focused fund – Camel Ventures, Averroes Ventures, and various angel investors. Mohamed Younes, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, commented:“At Khazenly, our simplified, technology-fueled platform, high-caliber experienced team, and network of market-leading partners help merchants grow and scale....

Addis Ababa is the home to five million people and among those people only 300,000 people own cars. The idea of a taxi system in Ethiopia had not been well received because it lacks an adequate transport system. The taxi’s that exist are mostly old and rusty and only 450 taxis are in good condition. The traditional taxi system has said to be unsafe with robbers common while taxis lack fixed tariffs and meters meaning drivers can over charge their riders....

The partnership was announced in Hangzhou, China where the Ethiopian Minister of Innovation and Technology Getahun Mekuria met with Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group at the Alibaba Group headquarters. “Great discussion with Jack Ma on building Ethiopian Digital Economy,” Mekuria said in a social media while at the headquarters of the Alibaba Group. “Jack Ma expressed he has been inspired by the reforms that have been undertaken, confirming that Ethiopia is now a key strategic partner which he will visit this year....

Facebook Inc. is building a version of the photo-sharing tool Instagram specifically for children under the age of 13, an effort to get its popular products into the hands of the next generation of internet users. The new app was announced internally Thursday, but is not yet launched. Instagram currently requires that users must be at least 13 years old. BuzzFeed News previously reported on Instagram Kids. Facebook spokesman said in a statement: “Right now there aren’t many options for parents, so we’re working on building additional products — like we did with Messenger Kids — that are suitable for kids, managed by parents....

Ten Years today the Facebook Messenger was launched. It is one of the most chat applications globally, with WhatsApp and WeChat following suit. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Facebook is launching new components designed to bring together friends and families. However, many of these features are only available to users belonging to the united states. Here are some of them Celebrate your birthday on Messenger The first of the new features unveiled by Facebook is named Poll Games....

The firm announced, “Today we’re adding a new feature in Messenger that gives people a more convenient and secure way to send or receive money between friends. This feature will be rolling out over the coming months in the US.” Facebook is joining Apple Pay and Samsung Pay which are both device based. It’s major competitors will be Square, PayPal among others that allow peer-to-peer money transfers globally. We think this will be disruptive as Messenger has been growing its user base day by day and if there are no cock ups, the firm will quickly amass more users globally....

The value of crypto coins like bitcoin and its alternatives are already very high. Investing in these coins requires a lot of money. So, which are the next emerging cryptocurrencies that can give you significant returns in the future? Choosing the right coins among the huge number of lists is a challenging task. It is quite different from stock selection in the share market. Therefore, read this article till the end to understand the factors to consider for choosing a crypto coin or token before investing....

Speaking at the national agricultural show in Lindi yesterday, Mduma stated that it is high time farmers boosted their production using modern farming technologies, as the traditional methods of production cannot sufficiently sustain food security. “Agricultural sector hires many people in the country. Therefore, to continue producing by traditional methods that were used long time ago will not enable us improve production. We need to ensure that we change the sector by employing improved technologies that are readily accessible within Tanzania,” Mduma explained....

Android OS is well more known than the iOS and allows great flexibility in file management. Several developers have taken advantage of this freedom to offer feature-rich file managers, including support for different formats or offering access to cloud storage services or even a remote server.From simple to complex, from free to paid. we suggest you discover six applications that could well replace your current file manager. Amaze File Manager Amaze File Manager is an excellent open-source, free file manager....

There is no doubt to say that online surveys are the best tool for customer feedback programs. They help companies to avail of a simple and effective way to understand the customer journey. Soon you will be able to improve the overall satisfaction of your audience base. How to lead impactful survey campaigns? If you are new to the survey marketing campaigns, it is good to learn a few expert tips and tricks to lead impression online....

One of the days where this happens, though it should be an ongoing endeavor, is Africa Day, which acknowledges the progress that the continent has made while also reflecting on the common challenges that Africa faces in a global environment. Africa Day is intended to celebrate the successes of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, now the African Union or AU), since its creation on 25 May 1963. The day aims to promote African unity, deeper regional integration and recommit Africa to a common destiny....

The collaboration marks the beginning of Flat6Labs’ mission to support emerging businesses in the agri-food, food security, and rural development sectors while highlighting the value of the agritech industry in Egypt. ‘’With digital transformation progressing rapidly across industries, and the agriculture industry being a core pillar of the Egyptian economy, the need to digitize the agriculture industry has increased dramatically. We are glad to launch this agritech accelerator program in collaboration with the SANAD Entrepreneurship Academy, as it will serve this need by supporting the startups that provide innovative technologies in the agriculture sector and will contribute to the sustainable growth of the Egyptian economy,” stated Hassan Mansi, Flat6Labs Head of Ecosystem Development Programs....

According to a report released by StatCounter, the Windows supremacy as the end user OS of choice has been knocked down by Android. Fortunately, it has only been beaten by a small margin which they can recover if they play their cards well. According to the report, Android end user market share stands at 37.93% while that of Windows is at 37.91% worldwide. This 0.2% difference is within the error margin of such statistics....

. Moving into the interior, you will find a new 12.3inch, fully-configurable TFT digital instrument cluster. It comes with themes that match the driving modes you have selected. The Ford Fiesta brings some exciting technologies including Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Speed Sign Recognition, Active Park Assist and Live Traffic updates. There is also a handy Rear Occupant Alert feature which is designed to help drivers avoid leaving children or pets in their vehicle by reminding them to check the back seats when the rear doors have been opened at the start of a journey....