Cuddly, loving pets that love their humans, rather than the other way around, are the perfect candidate for apartment living. Some breeds (click here for more information) have some unique attributes that make them ideal candidates for this type of life. The most important thing to remember when choosing breeds to adopt is that whatever breed you choose should fit your lifestyle and personality. Your pet should be amicable to kids, friendly towards other people, and easy to train....

The designathon was held on 13th – 15th October and saw 12 startups in the field of Epidemiology and design compete to develop innovative solutions to address the challenges within the public health sector of Nigeria, targeting collaboration, disease transmission and pandemic response. Speaking on the launch, Zahra Kassam, Head of Design Lab, Co-creation Hub said: “For Co-creation Hub, we’re excited as we believe in the Innovations born from the designation and how we might change the field of epidemiology....

Co-creation Hub launched the Fintech Innovation Programme in Rwanda in December 2021 with the first cohort ending in July 2022. The project, which is powered by Google, Mojaloop Foundation, and the government of Rwanda, is set to admit the second cohort of beneficiaries. For three months, eight (8) startups will be supported to achieve important growth milestones through the programme. As part of this project, we will be supporting early-stage fintech startups and innovators (with at least an MVP) through a 3-month incubation programme....

Speaking during the launch, StarTimes Vice President for Marketing Mr. Mark Lisboa said,“We want them to have the best experience in the broadcasting sector as they use our services while equally availing enthralling programming that will enrich their television viewing experiece,” noted Mr. Lisboa. Going for Ksh. 199 and Kshs. 999 respectively upon subscribing to a bouquet of choice at a cost of Ksh. 1,500, subscribers can have access to 10 months Nyota bouquet, 3 months Basic bouquet, 1 and a half months Classic or 1 Month Unique bouquet....

WorldRemit currently enables 250,000 transfers per month. Mobile Money is WorldRemit’s fastest growing receive method. WorldRemit is an online service that lets people send money to friends and family in other countries. Customers can use WorldRemit anywhere, anytime on their smartphone, tablet or computer. For those receiving money, WorldRemit offers a range of options including bank deposit, cash collection, Mobile Money, and mobile airtime top-up. With low fees and guaranteed exchange rates, WorldRemit is bringing fair, transparent pricing to the money transfer industry....

Back when WhatsApp was purchased by Facebook in 2014 for USD 19 Billion, many ridiculed the acquisition and thought that would be the end of the fun and innovation in WhatsApp. Three years later, opposite seem to be the case. Let’s have a peek at 5 changes that WhatsApp have brought on board ever since the acquisition that have changed the way and manner we message for the better....

Founded in 2007, 1xBet is one of the leading online betting companies in Asia, Africa and Europe, with markets available on more than 1,000 daily events, including football, tennis and rugby. The relationship with Chelsea will provide 1xBet with greater visibility worldwide, and particularly in the UK, as the betting company seeks to increase market share. Chris Townsend OBE, Chelsea Commercial Director, said: ‘‘We are excited to welcome 1xBet to Chelsea Football Club as our new global betting partner....

Classes.ng is a search and registration engine where you can search and register for the best Classes from the best Centers and Freelance Tutors in your area. It’s ridiculously easy and straightforward and happens in less than five minutes without moving a muscle. The biggest Tutorial Centers and brands are publishing their Classes on Classes.ng for quick registrations, bookings and payment collection. The platform works similar to Online Travel Agencies like Booking....

However, some of these challenges have been overcome over the course of the last few years, while the diversification of the cryptocurrency market and the fact that Bitcoin has achieved a market capitalisation of around $117.81 billion have helped to increase the global appeal of various tokens. The value of cryptocurrency has also taken an unexpected turn in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, while demand and retail use has also soared....

Your online safety practices should make you feel safe and comfortable. But there’s real value in knowing which threats are serious, and which ones are mostly hot air. Here are five common cybersecurity myths. One common piece of travel advice is to avoid using public USB ports to charge your devices. Because USB can transmit data as well as power, the story goes that bad actors might place fake USB chargers in outlets in places like airports and coffee shops....

Why Consider Debt Consolidation? Countless individuals overspend regularly. They never stop to consider how much debt they are accumulating until they find themselves in trouble. They then look for a quick way to get out of debt fast, only to discover this option doesn’t exist unless they take drastic measures with far-reaching consequences. As they try to find a viable solution, the interest on the debt continues to accumulate, and they could find credit card companies hit them with penalties and late fees....

The Nairobi-based fintech startup founded former Irish rugby professional Barry O’Mahony and his co-founder Tiernan Kennedy also aims to use the funds to expand to more markets in Africa to provide micro-loans to Africa’s unbanked population. According to the World Bank, there are about 440 million unbanked adults in developing economies with over 125 million in Sub-Saharan Africa and 105 million in South Asia. The report also adds that up to 2 billion poor adults remain excluded from the financial system, with unmet needs and untapped market potential....

Quick Navigation CB radios have been a trusted communication device for long distance truckers ever since they were first introduced into the market. As the name suggests, CB stands for ‘Citizens Band’ and is used by truck drivers amongst other users. It is a two-way communication device that allows you to talk to other truckers within the frequency range, depending on the power of your device For most truckers, CB radios are like a trusted companion....

This latest expansion of DUBUY.com will allow Tunisian wholesalers to leverage an established and extensive network of international partners across the globe. It will also provide a more secure, convenient, and reliable supply chain through DP World’s worldwide ports and logistics network. Speaking on the launch, Mahmood Al Bastaki, Chief Operating Officer of Digital Trade Solutions at DP World said: “The African e-commerce market continues to grow, with more regional businesses using digital technology channels to engage with suppliers and distributors....

This is also set to improve access and ease the challenge of distance and costs incurred especially by rural communities when travelling to major health centres for health checks and consultation. According to E-health super-channel partner, Ms Violet Kambasha, “We are spearheading this device, which is a BP and sugar glucose monitoring machine and it’s electronically connected. We are moving towards improving health care access in communities through our e-health services and platform....

FilKhedma will use the new investment to expand its home cleaning and beauty services, as well as generate more GMV through its B2B2C partnerships. “We are very happy to welcome Cairo Angels on board Filkhedma and tap into the breadth of experience of the different angels within the network. This investment comes just ahead of a significant milestone for the business to be announced very soon! The investment by Cairo Angels will help us further grow our home cleaning and beauty services and generate more GMV from our B2B2C partnerships,” stated Omar Ramadan, Founder of Filkhedma....

Chefaa is raising funds to develop its network, enable the launch of its Chefaa Prime product, a complete medical insurance alternative designed for emerging markets, and officially launch in new markets. Additionally, Chefaa’s efforts to digitise chronic illness management through a comprehensive approach to achieve measurable improvements in chronic patients’ quality of life will be supported by this venture round. This is also the three VCs’ first venture into the Egyptian market....

Circle, founded in 2020 by Nancy Kamal and Essam Maged and backed by 500 Global, makes it easy for real estate developers and property owners to connect with tenants. Milango, on the other hand, was founded by Amr Mostafa in 2021 and provides business clients with a suite of community management tools to help them digitize. A15 is the source of funding. Milango has increased its market share by acquiring Circle....

The FMCG market is changing as a result of increased competition from megastores and chains, which puts pressure on traditional supermarkets and grocery stores. KUZLO offers FMCG companies a more efficient supply network to help them succeed in business. Kuzlo was founded in March 2021 by four co-founders, Ayman, Tarek, Bassem, and Gebril, with a primary focus on offering better customer service and earning customer trust in delivery times in Alexandria....

Launched in October 2019 has invested $3.5 million in 10 businesses in South Africa, Zambia and Eswatini, making them one of Africa’s most active investors for 2020. This year it aims to invest in even more women with a big target on key SADC markets such as Malawi and Tanzania. “We are industry agnostic, which means we invest in any sector where women are thriving. We are passionate about driving progressive change on the African continent....