Trace Academia App is available on Android and iOS and has already been successfully tested in 4 African countries. Users can access courses in one of two languages: English and French with Portuguese courses will coming soon. The curriculum will include technical courses relevant to 15 different industries including courses in energy, beauty, fashion, DIY, digital marketing, hospitality, creative arts, journalism, film, and technology—as well courses that are more broadly relevant, such as entrepreneurship, public speaking, and personal wellness....

The email takes advantage of COVID-19 fears by offering up a clickable document that allegedly includes a list of precautions to take to prevent infection. Unfortunately, the document is weaponized. According to SophosLabs, the COVID-19 twist to the spam message may be new, but the mechanisms used to deliver it (including the spam “bots” that send the message, the enclosed scripted Word document and the JavaScript dropper) are similar or identical to those used in Trickbot campaigns that have been active for at least six months....

This round was led by US-based growth equity fund Affinity Partners, with new funding from KCK, Acacia Partners, plus several other investors including Prosus, which maintains its stake. EMPG operates several leading online classifieds platforms across emerging markets focused on MENA, South and Southeast Asia. “With this round of investment, EMPG begins a new chapter in its success story. We are on track to double our revenue over the last 24 months while achieving an EBITDA positive position, and we look forward to continuing this strong growth trajectory,” said EMPG CEO Imran Ali Khan....

Uber says the cap would cause the company’s earnings to take a hit and prevent them from investing further in Kenya. The regulation is set to come into effect in the coming weeks. The regulations have been in a development phase since 2016 when the drivers first protested at the 35 per cent commenter price reduction by uber that caught lawmakers’ attention. In the filing, as quoted in TechCrunch, Uber says, “The introduction of 18% as the ceiling for the allowable commission has the potential to stifle innovation and reduce the petitioner’s economic feasibility of investing in the market,” the court files said, filed by Coulson Harney LLP....

Espartanos Africa seeks to reduce crime and recidivism in Africa by successfully reintegrating former inmates into society. Creating better communities is important for everyone, however, transport shouldn’t be a barrier to making this possible. Through this partnership, Uber can ensure volunteers can easily move around and continue to do what is important, which is assisting people back into society. “Uplifting and empowering communities is one of our key priorities. We all have a responsibility to ensure that we contribute to bettering the lives of individuals in our community despite their background and history....

Bettr, a virtual banking experience powered by the smartphone and data was the runner up. TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa 2018, sponsored by Facebook, sought to find Sub-Saharan Africa’s best innovators, makers and technical entrepreneurs. Africa’s second TechCrunch Startup Battlefield built on and exceeded the breakthrough success of last year’s event in Nairobi, Kenya. Fifteen African companies were shortlisted from hundreds of entries and competed to be chosen as Sub-Saharan Africa’s Most Promising Startup....

David Gonahasa, co-founder and CEO of Tripesa, said “Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in tourism took a heavy blow due to Covid 19 related disruptions in the past two years but Tripesa is leveraging technology to empower them with tools to help them recover much faster. The new normal for us is enabling small players run their businesses from anywhere and serve customers round the clock with our localized travel and financial technology platform” Tripesa was cofounded in Uganda by David Gonahasa, Thomas Karugaba and Raymond Byaruhanga in 2020 ....

Vital Capital is an impact investment fund that focuses on companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya Investment Mechanism (KIM) is a five year program by USAID (Managed by international impact advisory and management firm, Palladium) that aims to finance businesses that have been affected by the ongoing pandemic. The partnership with Vital Capital plans to collectively provide US$ 5 million for struggling Kenyan businesses, especially those in agribusiness. This is expected to sustain 500+ jobs that could otherwise be lost as a result of the pandemic....

Betting Pricing Did you know that you could be potentially getting charged more money when you buy something online just because you are buying it from a 3rd-party? There are even rumors that some sites are charging more for making the same purchases. Heck, you would think purchasing multiple items from the same retailer would garner you a discount. Well, it doesn’t seem that this is the case, and this is where a VPN can come in handy....

Step-1 The first thing that is to be done by the individuals when he wants to invest in the bitcoin is his own. He has to simply go through the internet and explore the range of bitcoin exchange platforms available. For having a best-ever experience, he is required to make sure that the exchange platform that he will choose has the potential of offering a top-class experience to its potential users....

The South Korean company is getting ready for a pivotal summer. Samsung will formally unveil its newest smartphones and linked gadgets in August. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 are two examples of anticipated goods. We will also get the chance to appreciate a new wristwatch with the understated moniker Galaxy Watch 5 alongside these folding phones. Also important should be a Pro model. But before you can enjoy these gadgets from every angle, rumors start circulating to fuel social media....

The Western Union Company has launched the outbound remittance service in Nigeria. This service will now see its Nigerian customers, for the very first time, send funds in minutes through western union around the world. Since the Money Transfer service was launched in Nigeria in 1995, consumers in the country have only been able to receive funds. First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), Nigeria’s foremost banking institution, has become the first Western Union Agent to offer this service....

Cyberattacks can have huge effects on not only individuals but also on governments and businesses. Let’s have a look at some of the effects of Cyber Crimes and Cyber Attacks: 1. Cyberattacks Affect Everyone Cyberattacks have become so common nowadays and according to recent reports, a computer in the USA is attacked by hackers every 39 seconds. This shows how common cyberattacks have become. When a cyberattack happens then it is not a single individual that is harmed by the attack but thousands and millions of people can be harmed just because of a single cyberattack....

Assuming that you are anticipating an upgrade in the near future, what features should be addressed? Are there any variables specifically important for gamers? We will examine some factors to appreciate so that you can select the most appropriate model for your personal requirements. Memory Capacity Memory is obviously important, as this will have a fundamental impact upon which games can be downloaded. Robust storage is also crucial in terms of latency when streaming games....

The blue check mark used to be a status symbol on the platform, which was given to journalists, politicians, and celebrities alike. But now, anyone can acquire one, provided they pay $8 per month. The move by Musk was to increase revenue, because currently the platform is reliant on advertisers. As Musk wants to make Twitter a free speech haven, many multinational companies have boycotted the company, from Apple to Coca- Cola....

Whether you’re using an android phone like Samsung and Huawei devices or you’re using an iPhone, a phone losing network connection is an issue that many of us have had to deal with. For the most part, when my phone keeps losing network connection I completely reboot the device, and that is the first thing I recommend to anyone who has to deal with this same issue. But we have seen cases where a phone keeps losing network connection even after a reboot, so we are creating this article to help you get that fixed....

While in the covid pandemic, all highly traded currencies like USD, AUS, CAD, and Yen continue to slip down, but cryptocurrency kept on rising all around the globe. Digital currencies saved the economies of many nations by injecting liquidity in the market and saved the country from many economic crises like deflation and value degradation of national tender. From minimizing the double-spending problem to increasing the security level of the general people of the country, this currency has proven its worth....

Today, the company decided to extend the date even further, up to the 31st December 2017. In fact, they even sent a new update to keep things fresh. Part of the improvements in the change log included “changed client end of life to December 2017”. The same kindness was extended to Nokia S40 phones. They too will continue enjoying WhatsApp until the end of this year. The S60 phones are not so lucky however, their cease of support date remains 30th June 2017....

Earlier this year, The Information was first to report on the news of Facebook including its name on WhatsApp and Instagram, and Facebook confirmed it later. A Facebook spokesperson said, “We want to be clearer about the products and services that are part of Facebook.” According to a report by MS Poweruser, the ‘WhatsApp from Facebook’ tag is visible under Settings and is a clear indication of Facebook marking its territory....

The new option is still in a beta version as spotted by WABetaInfo and is likely to be released soon. The feature will be available for Web and desktop clients for both iOS and Android. The company is reportedly working on the feature to ensure the best bug-free experience for users. Weeks ago, WhatsApp received a major upgrade to its video call feature. The update allowed users to initiate a WhatsApp video for up to eight participants instead of four....