Dis-Chem customers can now quickly and easily access various services through WhatsApp by sending “Hi” to 0860 347 243. The easy to navigate menu then allows shoppers to choose which action they want to perform. Chat Commerce empowers retailers to serve customers on a channel they are familiar with and comfortable engaging on “Consumers have shown they prefer to use chat channels, and WhatsApp in particular, to engage with each other and with their favourite brands....

Apart from business listings, CoastOnline.co.ke is also a major source of business startup ideas, business insights, and tourism and travel information. Visitors can find, discover and review businesses near them Business owners can list their businesses to increase visibility and sales by attracting new customers and literally directing them to their business premises. Aspiring entrepreneurs can access various business start-up ideas to help them decide on what ventures to undertake....

WPS OFFICE WPS is a complete application that provides any student with any tool that they might need. The app has so many functions that can be readily accessed if required. For example, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation creation tool, etc.). We similarly like integrating third-party tools (Dropbox, Google Drive) that permit you to access your documents from any area provided that you had done a backup. Finally, note that WPS Office is viable with all document designs found inside the Microsoft Office suite, consequently eliminating an expected break on migration to this application....

It is the last that we will concentrate on within this article to help you choose better. The best smartphones in photography compete with ingenuity to bring you even more outstanding quality and versatility and capture the best possible shots. This article presents all the smartphones that we think should be in your shopping basket in 2022. iPhone 13 Pro Max With the introduction of a new chipset dubbed the A15 Bionic chip, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is one of the best smartphones offering the fast performance level ever seen on a smartphone....

“To be hit by a dual ransomware attack is a nightmare scenario for any organization. Across the estimated timeline there was a period of around four days when the Conti and Karma attackers were simultaneously active in the target’s network, moving around each other, downloading and running scripts, installing Cobalt Strike beacons, collecting and exfiltrating data, and more,” said Sean Gallagher, senior threat researcher, Sophos. “Karma deployed the final stage of its attack first, dropping an extortion notice on computers demanding a bitcoin payment in exchange for not publishing stolen data....

Nigeria’s Coremobile has launched an online platform called ‘Quick Airtime’ that will allow Nigerians to securely recharge their airtime. The new platform is currently regarded as the fastest and simplest way to recharge globally. “Users can choose between Interswitch, PayPal, Google-Wallet, Verified by Visa and Etranzact. It is important for users to have options, but most importantly we wanted to ensure that every user service delivery protocol resides on a triplex redundancy infrastructure,” Uduak Asuquo, Head of Research at Coremobile Projects....

Every business is unique and needs a customized bookkeeping solution. Whether it is MPesa payment integration or bulk SMS invoicing/receipting, Cute Profit has it all. Cute Profit is an easy-to-use online accounting software in Kenya that is jargon-free and accessible from anywhere allows you to prepare your VAT returns in time, handles your debt collection and helps you manage your expenses allowing you to maintain a good cashflow. It integrates with M-Pesa and automatically sends invoices & receipts to customers when they pay through M-Pesa....

This is a current example of innovative technology making a big difference. These glasses were produced by Branded XRAI Glass using regular augmented reality (AR) glasses connected to an AI-powered smartphone app. The most recent technology also includes a chat-rewind capability and functions as a personal assistant by recalling any information the user might have forgotten. In addition, the live captioning software can translate into over nine other languages, with more to follow in the coming months....

According to Michael Gamber, Head of the Merck Innovation Center, “With our selection for the Darmstadt and Nairobi Accelerator Program we set the agenda with topics of global importance, living up to the program’s international orientation.” The ten most promising ideas for the Darmstadt Accelerator were invited to a pitch day and the selected teams addressed topics from mobile malaria diagnosis to waiting time in emergency rooms. The Start-up-companies for the Nairobi program were selected by Merck’s local team in Africa....

Marius Reitz, General Manager for Africa at Luno, unpacks the most popular crypto-related terms to help you make sense of it all. Next time a crypto enthusiast says, “Don’t listen to FUD, just HODL your Bitcoin and head to the moon!” you’ll definitely know what they mean. HODL – this means to hold (not sell) your cryptocurrency. The term became popular in 2010 when a typo in a Bitcoin forum went viral....

Founded by Desmond Okoye, the platform is making it more convenient to access healthcare by connecting Nigerians with doctors whenever they need health services. DoctorsOffice allows access to chat and discuss confidentially with verified Doctors, book medical appointments and locate health care providers 24/7 right from their mobile phones at the comfort of their homes. Through the platform, users can directly with verified medical doctors for free. They simply sign up, post their questions, and an available doctor on the platform provides all the medical information needed, as well as guide the users as they choose a course of action....

The service also allows users to transfer their files without deleting their data. People usually end up losing data when they delete or sync files using iTunes. The files sometimes also disappear at times involving different iOS gadgets. The service lets users reserve data and sync content between devices and the computer. This is done substantially and carefully without the fear of losing any data. The service eliminates file loss while providing high reliability and security....

Skolera is a unified learning platform that allows teachers to deliver streamlined and integrated learning to students, and can interact with students and parents. It simplifies the management of the school, from student affairs, HR, accounting, payroll, amongst other day to day activities. Skolera has bagged several awards from Finances Online for Rising Star and the top 20 greatest user experience, in the year 2017 and 2018. The Skolera team spoke to Techmoran about their goal for the company in the Edtech space....

The funding came ahead of Stacks Accelerator’s first cohort demo day, where Pravica was one of 25 startups shortlisted. Pravica is well positioned to scale its operations and continue to increase the reach of its messaging software to all users. Pravica is a revolutionary communication tool, specifically messaging apps for enterprises, where the most popular communication apps throughout the world record data breaches. Pravica plans to onboard over 5,000 businesses by the end of FY 2022, with an average of 500,000 customers....

Mylerz, which started operations in 2019, already has a fleet of over 350 eco friendly vehicles and 21 local fulfillment hubs strategically located around Egypt. Within two years of its founding, the company had delivered two million packages. Mylerz’s proprietary logistics management technology allows it to deliver e-commerce products to city centres clients in as little as one day. By Q4 2022, Mylerz will be able to build and open a new AI-enabled, automated 25,000 sqm cross-docking fulfillment center west of Cairo to complement its present 1,500 sqm fulfillment center, which launched in Q3 2021....

Mumerz is a one-stop shop for all parent and child needs, as well as a community platform for parents and children. From conception through the age of twelve, the platform is Egypt’s largest bilingual community and e-commerce platform, serving the needs of every parent and child. Mumerz was created to address the information, advising, and product needs that parents and children have. The portal features a blog with articles on a wide range of topics connected to pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood and childcare, as well as integration with Egypt’s largest parent and child e-commerce platform....

Nawy, founded in 2016 by Mohamed Abou Ghanima, Abdel-Azim Osman, Ahmed Rafea, Aly Rafea, and Mostafa El Beltagy, allows customers to search for homes online based on their preferences, such as unit size, price, and location. The startup claims to have helped over 30,000 people find homes so far, and it expects to increase by 300 percent in 2021. It has now raised a seven-figure US dollar seed funding round led by the Sawiris family office, with Hatem Dowidar and other angel investors participating....

Zembo, a French startup with operations in Uganda, was founded in 2018 and provides a lease-to-own scheme for electric motorcycles. In the East African country, it also operates a network of solar charging and battery swapping stations. Mobility 54 will help the startup in expanding its operations across Africa “by leveraging the group’s (Toyota’s) automotive footprint throughout the continent,” according to the company. Mobility 54 will also work with Zembo to form new partnerships, especially for its battery and solar panel businesses, which the startup expects to expand the most....

Speaking when announcing this milestone from Kinshasa Congo where he was witnessing the migration of BCDC to Equity’s core banking platform, Dr. Mwangi said, “We are delighted to witness this milestone that has shattered the psychological barrier of a trillion-shilling balance sheet. ” He added, “The benefits to our customers will be immense. The bank is also the most capitalized in East and Central Africa with over Ksh. 142 billion giving it a single lending obligor of Ksh....

The mobile phone banking platform allows users to access banking services via mobile phones. It also allows customers to perform several transactions such as bill payment for DStv, funds transfer, airtime top-up and buying luku, which means buying pre-paid electricity coupons and checking bank account balance. Speaking at the event, Joseph Iha, the MD of Equity Bank Tanzania stated: “The launching of Eazzy 24/7 will mean that users can be able to transact anytime, anywhere in a convenient manner since the banking facilities can be accessed through mobile phones....