Samsung Set To Launch The Galaxy Z Flip In Kenya

Engineered with first-of-its-kind foldable glass, Galaxy Z Flip bends the laws of physics and features a 6.7-inch display that folds into a stylish and compact form factor that fits in the palm of your hand. Designed with an innovative Hideaway Hinge and custom-built UX, Galaxy Z Flip provides elegant new ways to capture, share and experience content. From its stylish design to its flexible camera experience, Galaxy Z Flip opens up a new decade of foldable mobile innovation....

November 28, 2022 · 3 min · 492 words · Mary Wright

Samsung To Make All Galaxy Phones Faster After The Android 12 Update

It all began with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. The “RAM Plus” feature, which adds virtual memory to the dedicated memory, was introduced by Samsung. This offers you a 4 GB memory buffer, which can make a difference if you’re running multiple apps simultaneously. High-end smartphones like the Galaxy Z Fold 3 have 12 GB of RAM, but especially with low-cost phones. In the second beta version of Android 12 for the Galaxy S21, the feature is stated as part of the new operating system....

November 28, 2022 · 2 min · 257 words · Henry Trujillo

Samurai Incubate Unveils New 18 3M Startup Fund In Kenya Sa Nigeria

Samurai Incubate is looking to invest in startups seeking seed to series A rounds in Fintech, insuretech, logistics, Medtech, healthcare, retail and e-commerce, AgriTech, transport and mobility, and entertainment in these three markets. Dubbed Samurai Africa Fund II, the fund is a follow on of its first fund which has been investing and supporting growth in startups operating on the continent of Africa, and are currently providing investment and incubation support to 18 companies....

November 28, 2022 · 2 min · 264 words · Janice Mcroberts

Scraping A Living How To Utilise Web Scraping As A Real Estate Tool

So, what does all this mean for the unknowledgeable newcomer? Often the staggering amount of online choices and comparisons can lead to significant confusion. For those who are fed up with mindlessly scrolling through another 200 house listings, this is where web scraping comes into play. Web scraping is the most effective tool of sorting through the overwhelming amount of choices, leaving you with a manageable list of qualified options....

November 28, 2022 · 3 min · 637 words · Kenneth Phillips

Screen Capture On Mac Pc And Mobile

In today’s guide, we’re going to discuss how you can record or screenshot your screen on Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. We’ll discuss things like the required keyboard shortcut to take screenshots and how you can use system-specific tools to more easily record your screen. Take Screenshots of Your Entire Screen and Screen Capture on PC The screenshot feature on desktop computers has been slightly hidden but has worked the same way for a long time....

November 28, 2022 · 4 min · 746 words · Christina Dorton

Seedstars Lusaka Set To Hold On November 7Th

The companies invited to the training session and to privately pitch at the Seedstars Lusaka event must have raised less than USD 500k in funding and built a minimum viable product, ideally with existing traction. The Seedstars team is searching for one additional criterion: potential for regional and global scalability. Besides representing Zambia at the Seedstars Regional Summit, the winner will get a chance to win an all-inclusive trip to Switzerland, to compete at the Seedstars Summit for the title of Seedstars Global Winner and up to USD 500,000 in equity investments and other prizes....

November 28, 2022 · 2 min · 267 words · Kym Fishman

Simple Methods For Charging Your Phone To 100 In Minutes

Here are some quick and easy ways to charge your phone to 100% in minutes. Make sure your phone’s charging port is clean before plugging it in for a speedy charge, and that there are no external obstructions. So turn off your phone and use a toothpick to clear any debris or dust from your charging port. It’s a good idea to send your phone to screening now and then....

November 28, 2022 · 3 min · 458 words · Stephanie Le

Snapchat Acquires Voca Ai An Ai Voice Agent For Call Centers

It has been reported that Snap bought Voca.ai, an AI startup that builds voice assistants for customer support services; it is a virtual agent that makes conversations with users to answer simple customer support queries. When the customer needs help with a complex issue, the AI assistant hands over to a real-human agent. The Israeli startup, which also has offices in New York, had raised $6 million in October 2019....

November 28, 2022 · 2 min · 234 words · Virginia Holden

Snapchat Facing A Lawsuit After A Teen Who Was Cyberbullied Took His Own Life

The parent company of Snapchat and two messaging apps face a lawsuit after a teen who was cyberbullied took his own life. According to a copy of the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Northern California, the apps – Snapchat, YOLO and LMK – are accused of “falsely promising the enforcement of safeguards” against bullying on its platforms. The suit was filed by Kristin Bride, representing the estate of her 16-year-old son, Carson Bride, who killed himself last June....

November 28, 2022 · 2 min · 240 words · Maureen Binkley

Solarise Africa Receives 3M Investment To Expand Operations In Kenya

With operations across Kenya, South Africa, Uganda and Rwanda, Solarise Africa works with a selected group of renewable energy solution companies and collaborates very closely with partners to provide a range of tailor-made financial solutions. According to Jan-Albert Valk, Co-Founder and CEO, Solarise Africa, “Solarise Africa appreciates the trust EDFI ElectriFi continues to place in us with this third investment. With the funds, we can further expand our team and hope to make solar energy a reality for more businesses and to help drive renewable energy adoption on the continent....

November 28, 2022 · 3 min · 466 words · Mary Hussey

South Africa S Aura Raises 4M Series A Funding Round For Expansion

AURA is a marketplace that enables anybody to access the closest vetted private and public security and medical response unit to their area anywhere, anytime using a connected device. “South Africa has one of the most advanced private security and emergency response industries which has the capacity to ensure safety to a greater number of people who might not currently have access to it,” said co-founder Warren Myers. “AURA enables seamless and affordable ways for anyone to get immediate and trusted access to both private and public emergency response resources in an emergency, creating a world where everyone is safe....

November 28, 2022 · 4 min · 710 words · Christopher Sierra

Staffbus Ng Launches To Provide Lagosians With Bus Rides To And From Work

All these, couples with the fact that a number of employers do not provide staff buses to make the trip of their employees less stressful, Staffbus.ng was launched to address this challenge. The platform is a public commuter network service aimed at providing an easy, convenient and reasonably charged means of commuting via clean, comfortable and road worthy buses. Through its mobile app available on Google Playstore, users sign up/login, create their personal profiles, browse and choose their preferred route and schedule and the select subscription or ride plan, book selected ride plan and make payments....

November 28, 2022 · 2 min · 249 words · Dewey Williamson

Standard Chartered Announces Winners Of Its Women In Tech Incubator 5Th Cohort

The five businesses Keyara Botanics, Learning Differently, Aurora Health Systems, Sello and Digipath received their prize money in a graduation ceremony presided by Flora Mutahi, Chair of Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Standard Chartered Bank Kenya CEO, Kariuki Ngari and @iBizAfrica Incubation Centre- Strathmore University Director, Dr. Joseph Sevilla. The event was attended by leading Kenyan women entrepreneurs Wandia Gichuru- CEO at Vivo Fashion Group; Winnie Ngumi- CEO Space and Style Ltd and Joyce Mbaya – Founder & CEO, Zydii (WiT Alumni) Speaking during the event, Kariuki Ngari, CEO & MD, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya & East Africa said, “as a bank, we are encouraged by the resilience and innovation of these women owned businesses and will continue to support the program as part of our Futuremakers initiative which aims to equip women with skills that help them earn, learn and grow....

November 28, 2022 · 4 min · 668 words · Alice Tran

Startimes Launches Service To Allow Customers To Shop Via Tv

StarTimes Go, will be available through the company’s over the top streaming media application StarTimes ON and as 15-minute programs that will broadcast on the pay television platform’s Rembo, Border and Tripple P channels where customers will be in a position to select, order and pay for different products through the application’s electronic wallet options including Co-operative, KCB bank, Equitel, Mpesa or Airtel money. StarTimes Regional Marketing Director Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga says that the broadcaster has progressively put significant emphasis in its research and development key in understanding the customers’ demand for convenient solutions aimed at spending less time but achieving more....

November 28, 2022 · 2 min · 253 words · Mary Smith

Startimes Unveils A Dedicated Women S Sports Channel

W-Sport will offer live football games from English League, Italian League, German League, Dutch League, Australian League, Swedish League, Women’s Euro 2022 finals and Copa America Femenina 2022. Besides football, the channel will showcase motorsport including W Series Live and Extreme E, basketball including FIBA 3 X 3 and NCAA basketball, Super League Triathlon series, Wimbledon Classic matches, and Athletes Unlimited Volleyball, Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse Tournament and various UCI cycling events each season....

November 28, 2022 · 2 min · 349 words · Eva Barham

Startup Launches Bike And Scooter Share In Africa

Majority of Africans still don’t drive but instead commute to work using public means or sometimes they ride to work. The micromobility concept in Africa is not that common as a matter of fact there’s hardly any. This is why CEO Tony Adesina chose to invest in this opportunity, he saw a need and he is now creating the solution. However, even if we have many riders in Africa the government rarely considers bike lanes in their infrastructure....

November 28, 2022 · 2 min · 334 words · David Jaramillo

Sun King Raises 260M To Widen Clean Energy Access In Africa Asia

The company which was founded in 2007 by T. Patrick Walsh (CEO) and Anish Thakkar has plans to use $100 million to expand its pay-as-you-go solutions and introduce larger setups that are capable of powering appliances like refrigerators. Its current systems can power lights, mobile phones, and small home appliances like TVs. Part of the funding will be used to expand the business’ presence. To date, Sun King has powered the lives of 82 million people across 40 countries, Kenya being one of its first markets, where it reports having benefited 18 million people over 10 years of operations....

November 28, 2022 · 3 min · 476 words · John Roche

Sunculture Raises 11 Million To Expand Solar Irrigation Across Sub Saharan Africa

SunFunder arranged as well as invested in the facility, leading a group of lenders comprising Triodos Investment Management, Nordic Development Fund, AlphaMundi and the AfDB’s FEI OGEF managed by Lion’s Head. “The past year was devastating for the millions of smallholder farmers in Kenya; 87% are in a worse financial position due to the pandemic. 81% of SunCulture farmers, however, were able to increase their revenue from farming in 2020....

November 28, 2022 · 1 min · 194 words · Frank Vela

Tanzania Startup Association Launched To Support Local Businesses

TSA was founded by Zahoro Muhaji, a serial entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience. Muhaju received the backing of the Executive Secretary for the Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC), Dr Goodwill Wanga. Wanga said that TSA would play a crucial role in encouraging more businesses and young entrepreneurs to join Tanzania’s private sector. TSA is being run by a group of experienced entrepreneurs from different sectors. The Association is chaired by Paul Makanza, the Non-executive chairman Tanzania Cigarette Co....

November 28, 2022 · 2 min · 223 words · Lucinda Plienis

Taxify Releases A Statement Responding To Sexual Assault Claims

On 9th December 2018, a Taxify customer by the name Gloria Nyaruai posted a tweet in which she claimed that her Taxify driver had attempted to touch her inappropriately. The rider claimed it had happened on a late-night ride, in the presence of her boyfriend. The claim was immediately flagged by Taxify and escalated to their high priority team. To guarantee the safety of other riders, Taxify deactivated the driver’s account and contacted the rider, so as to pave way for transparent investigations....

November 28, 2022 · 3 min · 430 words · Reginald Duley