The Absa Visa Send Money is a first-of-its-kind market solution that will allow Absa debit and credit cardholders to transfer funds from their Visa Card accounts to any overseas or domestic Visa debit, credit, or prepaid cards via the Hello Money USSD and Absa mobile banking app. Absa customers will only need to enter the beneficiary’s Visa card details or linked mobile numbers to complete the funds’ transfer in a quick and secure manner....

The “100 Years of Mandela Gala” that will take place on July 7, 2018 at the Monte Casino Ballroom, Monte Casino Complex, in Fourways, Johannesburg at 7:00P.M. Proceeds from the event benefit the Mandela Centennial Leadership Program. Co-Led by Ndaba Mandela and Teddy Warria, The Mandela Centennial Leaders Program (MCLP) is a landmark merit-based leadership program that will mark the 100th birthday of one of the greatest world leaders of the last century by recruiting, equipping, developing and cultivating the next 100 Mandela’s....

This follows AGF’s longstanding commitment to be the leading non-bank financial institution meeting Africa’s SMEs financing needs, and more so it’s additional focus on unlocking access to finance for women entrepreneurs. Women are the backbone of both the African community and the African economy, yet they face the largest financing gap. Female entrepreneurs face several challenges including a high lending risk, prohibitive interest rates, lack of collateral, participative hindrances posed by the current legal and regulatory frameworks in place, as well as the low affinity of financial institutions to appropriately respond to the African entrepreneurs needs....

Founded in 2017 by Henrik Barck, Afripods can be used both online and offline, allowing users to download and listen to their favorite podcasts and stories on the go. According to the firm, “Use of mobile services and sales of smartphones is also surging on the African continent. We deliver to you for free the best podcasts Africa can offer for your mobile, computer, and all other devices available as we continue on our journey....

We will therefore do some breakdown to see if TSTV can penetrate deep into the heart, mind and soul of Nigerians to the point of loyalty. 1. The 5,000 Naira Purchase Price TSTV boasts of over 200 channels ranging from Sport, to Entertainment, to Kiddies Channels, Religion, Movies and many more. But to have access to this, the entire TSTV Set Top Box which comprises of the square-shaped decoder, Satellite Dish, Remote and some cables is required to be installed in one’s home....

Google’s idea is simple: If the developers support a wide range of form factors with their media apps for audio, e-books or video, then the commission that Google annualizes on sales via the Play Store drops from 30% to 15%. In any case, Google only takes 15% of developers when their revenues are less than $1 million a year. The new reduction is consequently designed at large providers. Google even breaks down the whole thing a bit: For video apps, for example, they want the integration of Android TV, Google TV and Chromecast built-in....

Apple hosted its annual developer’s conference WWDC 2021 on Monday. The event witnessed the launch of iOS 15, macOS Monterey, new WatchOS and iPadOS. Needless to say, the software updates come with tons of new features and some really important ones. Apple announced that the Health App on the iPhone will give users the ability to share their data with their family members and doctors. They can receive insights into their health trends based on the data shared....

Apple would be dissatisfied with the sales of its entry-level iPhone models, according to Kuo. Furthermore, the iPhones from the main series that is not a part of the Pro range are also impacted by this low level of consumer interest, not just the iPhone SE. Because of this, the iPhone Mini was dropped from the iPhone 14 series and replaced by the iPhone 14 Plus, which has also been a dud....

The extension is currently available for the Final Cut Pro X. And will be rolled out to the Logic Pro X in the coming days. Following the current COVID-19 pandemic, there have been so many bottlenecks surrounding people, companies and businesses. Especially due to social distancing, most people are working from home or on self-quarantine. Which means businesses are slow or not in operation at all. Apple joins other software companies that have resorted to extending free trials and offers on their products....

Self Service Repair is part of Apple’s efforts to further expand access to repairs. For the vast majority of customers who do not have experience repairing electronic devices, Apple has previously only allowed repairs through its AppleCare program or through authorized technicians. The new online store offers more than 200 individual parts and tools, enabling customers who are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices to complete repairs on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups and iPhone SE....

The release is Apple’s eighth update since the release fo iOS 13. The upgrade will support iPhone SE, 6S or later. iPhone 5, 6 and iPads have been cut off from the upgrade. iPads will stick to their dedicated iOs ipadOS. These updates enable the creation of new video clips when trimming a video in photos. It adds support for NFC, USB and lightening FIDO2 Complaints security keys in Safari....

Several events across the world have been postponed or moved online due to the unprecedented times caused bu the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Ahead of the launch, Apple has revealed additional details on this year’s schedule. Apple has confirmed that the all-virtual events include a keynote address, Platforms State of the Union, 100+ engineering sessions, all-new Developer Forums, 1-on-1 labs with more than 1,000 Apple engineers, and information on how developers can learn about the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, and engage with Apple engineers....

Launch date First and foremost, we don’t have a precise date concerning this because, as we know, the manufacturer is always so secretive about its products. However, when we go with how Apple is used to doing its things, we believe the launch date will be between the end of September and mid-October. For example, from 2016 to 2020, the Apple Watch Series’s launch date happened in September. In 2021 however, things took a different turn with Watch Series 7, which was released on October 15, 2021, due to shortages of components....

Zip is present in twelve markets across five continents and its launch in South Africa will help it expand across other African markets to serve the millions of underbanked and digitally savvy populations. According to Paul Behrmann, founder and CEO of Payflex, “The growth of Payflex over the past few years has demonstrated the demand for BNPL in South Africa. Zip’s acquisition will boost the speed and scale of Payflex’s expansion and allow merchants and shoppers to benefit from Zip’s world-class products, platform and global reach....

For its sixth season, BBNaija will feature a special double launch show on Saturday, 24 July and Sunday, 25 July 2021. Both shows will air from 20:00 CAT on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 29 with a simulcast-on Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Urban and Africa Magic Family. And for the first time ever, BBNaija fans in the United Kingdom will have access to the live 24/7 show via African online streaming service, Showmax....

Realme X50 5G If you’re looking for the best cheap phones, the Realme X50 5G deserves your attention, as it offers a truly fantastic feature set for less than £300. You get 5G connectivity, a stunning 120Hz panel, long battery life, and Snapdragon 765G speed. These features aren’t available in a low-cost hardware package, either. Realme offers a curved glass back (which is uncommon among inexpensive phone competitors) as well as a surprisingly premium overall appearance, all while keeping the price low....

In case you had no idea, a lot of the drivers who ferry you around do not actually own the cars they drive. If you’ve ever asked one of the Bolt drivers what they’d like as a long-term plan would be to own a car. However, a majority of them do not earn enough to buy a car but now Taxi-hailing firm, Bolt, is partnering with leasing companies with the aim of helping drivers on the app own vehicles....

Cairo Angels was Egypt’s first formal network of angel investors when it launched, and it has since become one of the Middle East and Africa’s most active early-stage investors in startups and high-growth businesses, with 31 investee companies in 18 different sectors. Its syndicate fund is a micro venture capital fund that focuses on Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, investing in post-seed and pre-Series A startups....

Call for applications for Miss.Africa Seed- Fund Impact programme has been extended to March 15th, 2022 following an overwhelming response in the last month. Miss.Africa Initiative led by DCA Academy, had earlier announced a Seed Fund in Africa that will offer grants to support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields . The programme which had closed application on 30th December 2021 has announced an extension of the application period to enable as many women as possible to apply....

The insurtech startup is leveraging artificial intelligence and behavioural science to develop game-changing claims and benefits solutions, starting with income protection and health insurance. The new funds will be used to assist client acquisition and expansion, as well as product and technology stack development. The funding round, the largest pre-seed round for an African insurtech to date, was led by Target Global with participation from Entrée Capital, Oliver Jung, Tom Blomfield (Founder of Monzo) and Ed Robinson and Brandon Krieg (Founders of Stash)....