Sympl has gained a lot of traction in the Egyptian market, both among merchants and users, since its launch in October. This funding demonstrates the strength of the business concept as well as the necessity for a solid pay later merchant checkout platform in Egypt. Sympl plans to utilize the funds to expand its merchant network to serve a wider range of products and services for both online and in-store merchants, as well as improve its product offering to better serve platform consumers....

Shatablee, which was founded in 2021, aims to digitally transform the traditional home finishing process by providing unprecedented solutions that allow all homeowners in gated communities to have access to a faster, easier, and more cost-effective journey by combining a variety of financial solutions on a single digital platform. Shatablee allows users to choose their unit type within their home compound and then browse through a gallery of multiple design packages ranging from premium to exclusive to luxury....

The 100 million Swedish Krona (approx. Euro 10 million) fund is now inviting African-based/focused AI companies to apply for its Euro 10k – Euro 15k non-equity micro-seed grants through a specific group of organisations, institutions, and universities. The initial fund being distributed in this Africa call is Euro 96,000. SAIF has partnered with the AI Media Group as the primary launch partner in Africa along with launch partners; AWS, Nvidia, Telkom, Embassy of Switzerland SA, Zindi, Cirrus AI and AiCE Kenya....

Streaming movies over the internet is one of the most simple things to do these days. It also helps that our options are more diverse – there’s Netflix, Showmax, Hulu, and HBO, to name a few. There are, however, some caveats. Geo-blocking and censorship are two of the most serious. We’re confident that everyone can attest to missing out on high-quality content due to their geographic location. When you visit a site that is not native to your region, the domain service detects that your IP address is not a local one and denies you access....

Adverts of editing apps are used to change the shapes of body parts, including making waists slimmer, etc. But, eating disorder charities have warned that technology firms should consider the impact of body-editing apps on vulnerable people. Eating disorder campaigner Hope Virgo said that social media companies need to be held to account and “stop this unhealthy and unhelpful messaging.” “Over the last year, we have seen a huge increase in the number of people with eating disorders, and while eating disorders aren’t necessarily caused by bad body image, we know there are some intrinsic links....

According to Facebook Director of Public Policy Africa Kojo Boakye, “Increasing the availability of Marketplace to 37 more countries and territories in Sub-Saharan Africa reinforces our ongoing commitment to helping connect communities and support buying and selling through one simple online destination. As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact people and businesses, the expansion of Marketplace will provide more people with a convenient destination where they can discover new products, shop for things they want, or find buyers for the things they want to sell....

IRCK is a coalition of all major faith communities in Kenya that works together to deepen inter-faith dialogue and collaboration among members for a common endeavor to mobilize the unique moral and social resources of religious people and address shared concerns. “As faith leaders, the society holds us to account given the unique position that has been bestowed on us. We will use our connections and resources to address the root causes of this vice and ensure that it is completely eradicated from our society and perpetrators brought to book”, said Abdirahman Ismael, the IRCK Executive Director....

The funding will allow the growing Fintech company to focus on critical activities, including hiring strategic roles, elevation in its marketing and branding strategy, and traction and visibility in the market. Co-Founder and CEO Ibrahim Toyeeb says, ‘Some of the funding will be deployed to raise Leatherback’s profile in the Fintech arena as well as extend its capacity in the many countries it’s licensed in and where it is about to be approved....

Scammers use anxiety tactics and threaten to send the police if you do not pay immediately, but do not fall into this trap. “The only official way to get in touch with you is by mail, to the official chancellery,” says John Sileo, an IT security expert. Even if callers don’t ask for money, they can still see your contact information and ask you to verify your identity. Don’t forget these tips to prevent a domestic scam: Bank Calls Some scammers will call your credit card number and ask you to enter your security code as confirmation....

According to The Wall Street Journal, Ford will lay off approximately 3,000 people. These layoffs will result in the elimination of 2,000 internal salaried positions and an estimated 1,000 agency positions. According to a spokesperson for Ford, the layoffs will be concentrated in the company’s Ford Blue division, which oversees the automaker’s internal-combustion projects, its also the company’s largest division. “We are eliminating work, as well as reorganizing and simplifying functions throughout the business,” wrote Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Farley in a jointly written memo to employees....

Pacer Ventures which recently launched a $3m fund for startups in Africa will now review all startups that graduate from the Founder Institute in Africa and possibly invest in them. “FI is quickly becoming the gold standard for pre-seed acceleration in Africa,” says Ryan Micheletti, Head of Global Operations for the Founder Institute. “We are excited to strengthen our leadership position by partnering with Pacer Ventures to foster investment in FI Alumni all across the Continent....

New steps taken recently include expanding Uber Comfort Electric program to an additional 15 US cities, bringing the total number of cities in North America to 25. Moving forward, the Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi recently told CBS News that his company aims to be CO2-neutral by 2030. He confirmed that this plan includes not only Uber’s North American operations, but also those in Europe. “We have a target to be fully electric in the US, Canada, and Europe,” he told the reporter and was then asked whether drivers of gas-powered vehicles will be allowed on the platform after the end of the decade....

According to Mr Awal when he spoke at the launch being hosted at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), he said that admission to the JOB STATION would be competitive and decided on the ability of the business to provide jobs and also make profits. He thinks that a dedicated corps of entrepreneurs with deep entrepreneurship culture to reverse the growing menace of youth unemployment is needed in Ghana....

“(Glovo) has violated fundamental labor rights and they have obstructed the work of the investigation. For this reason, action has been taken against this company, We will make them comply with the law,” Diaz told reporters. Glovo however claimed they had fully collaborated with the labour ministry investigation, which it argued took place before the new law came into force. “During the inspection period, Glovo asked to expand and provide its evidence, reflections and assessments as well as different documentation, which was rejected by the labour inspection,” it said in a statement....

President Uhuru Kenyatta had a virtual meeting with Google’s Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai which was organized by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA). The council’s responsibility is to strengthen commercial relations between America and Africa. The 10 million dollar package was split into different amounts that would help business startups, small businesses and charities. Picha’s company will support businesses. With the tech and digital business ventures increasing in Kenya, Pichai said that he would expand its Google for startups accelerator program by supporting 100,000 businesses plus 15,000 developers in Kenya....

Previously, you’d have to go into each app’s permissions and individually turn off the camera, microphone, storage, contacts, and phone that the developer could access on your device to get the full experience they intended. This updated automation is now compatible with Android versions 10 and lower. It used to only function on Android 11, but it’s now available for earlier devices as well, which is a good development! Not only can you choose which apps keep their permission access and aren’t deleted by Play Protect, but you can also be notified when a reset occurs....

Technology failure It is the most reported issue, which is a matter of concern for all the individuals who have invested or willing to invest in this cryptocurrency in the upcoming times. Bitcoins is one of the most advanced digital currency types, entirely based on technology and online system. Any kind of issue to technology like technological breakdown can affect the operations of the bitcoins. People have reported facing significant delays in the transactions, which was not letting them perform some essential functions at the right time....

Anjola, who was a college dropout – though now back to school – founded Offers.ng, a marketplace for the sales and purchase of goods. The marketplace launched barely a month ago, and has had it’s own fair share of users too. In the midst of the competition? While speaking with Anjola, I was concerned that with the likes of Olx and Jiji dominating the Nigerian marketplace, how does he intend to break through and grab his own market share....

With the rich ProDisplay XDR, Apple has shown that screens don’t need to be exhausting boxes. Huawei is presently following Apple’s footsteps with the as of late presented MateView. Huawei MateView: Chic 28.4-inch monitor in ProDisplay XDR look In its design language, the Huawei monitor is also oriented towards the ProDisplay. The optical bonds are not to be dismissed, for example, when looking at the stand. This is not a criticism because the Huawei MateView looks chic with its narrow screen edges and the reduced appearance to the essentials....

Participants receive seed funding of US$125,000 each, as well as additional investment opportunities at a demo day. With 40 startups confirmed so far for W22, two African companies have already been identified. The S21 edition of the accelerator had 15 African participants, the most ever, and with 40 companies confirmed so far for W22, two African companies have already been named. We expect more information to be released in the coming months, both before and after demo day....