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Global Founders Capital (GFC), based in San Francisco, led the round. Picus Capital, LoftyInc Capital, Rallycap Ventures, Kepple Africa, Berrywood Capital, ZedCrest, and Suya Ventures are among the investors. Several African fintech founders, like Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, Ham Serunjogi, and Odun Eweniyi, are also investors. Card-issuing API (pioneered by the likes of Rapyd, Ayden, and even Stripe globally) is gradually attracting the attention of investors who believe it’s the next big thing in a sector that has drawn the most VC funds in Africa, similar to many other API-led fintechs....

Founded in 2016 by Damilola Olokesusi, Shuttlers permits commuters to move in comfort along selected routes at reasonable rates, with trips along fixed routes going for up to 80 per cent lower than other ride-hailing services. Commuters are moreover able to take charge of their plans with Shuttlers’ subscription feature which enables them to book rides in advance over an amplified period of choice. So far, the startup has facilitated over five million trips....

However, based on our focus on women wellbeing and beauty in the cosmetic industries, we decided to analyze yet another product that has gotten a wide range of satisfaction among women. NourishMax serum is equipped with essential ingredients to clash aging, maintain skin moisture, and also able to contain heavier components that can rejuvenate the skin. It also contains essential vitamin for eliminating free radical and improving skin appearance. Nourishmax reviews...

In the box: – Charger – ‎USB 2.0 charging cable – Pair of headphones – ‎Clear silicon cover – SIM remover pin – ‎Documentation Quick Specs – 5.2 inch – ‎720p HD screen – ‎13MP rear camera with single LED flash – ‎5MP front camera – Octa core Mediatek 6750 – ‎3GB RAM – ‎Android 7.1 nougat with Color OS 3.1 – ‎16GB expandable internal storage – ‎3000mAh battery Design and display The display is set at HD 1280*720 resolution but you won’t notice it since the display is of optimum size for that pixel density....

The phone is now available in Kenya for Pre-orders up to 12th April at KSH 39,999 ahead of its official launch on April 15th. The pre-order package includes a pair of OPPO headphones and an in-vehicle phone charger. The phone houses a 48MP, 20x Digital Zoom Camera; a first-of-it’s kind 44MP Front Camera with Ultra Night Selfie Mode and Ultra Steady Video 2.0. Along with OPPO’s latest ColorOS 7 based on Android 10....

The Reno5 F has a 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 to ensure that Reno5 F charges up in minutes. It also features a 48MP main camera that works in concert with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 2MP macro camera and 2MP mono camera. This is in addition to a 32MP front-facing camera. The device also comes with the Dual-View Video which allows Reno5 F users to record footage from the front-facing and rear cameras simultaneously....

Jambo which is Paradigm’s first investment in Africa is a web 3 super app startup that combines education, collective access to play-to-earn games for lower barriers of entry and access to a curated network of Web 3 applications. “We started Jambo last year with the mission to onboard the next million (and potentially billion) African people to Web 3,” wrote James Zhang Jambo CEO and co-founder his sister Alice in an announcement blog post....

The West African startup claims to have over 700,000 daily users in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Mali after it started piloting solar pumps in 2019. Using the same approach as with its solar home systems, PEG Africa finances solar water pumps for smallholder farmers, livestock and poultry owners, and community drinking water over a period of up to 18 months. The company has deployed 0.5MW of solar water pumps, and expects to triple that in 2021....

The new Pimp My Ride in the UK will be a six-part series brought by a partnership between MTV and eBay, the biggest online marketplace for car parts and accessories in that country. West Coast Customs performed restorations and modifications for the original US show, which was later replaced by Galpin Auto Sports in season 5. However, Wrench Studios, a one-stop vehicle shop in Surrey, South East England, will handle the aftermarket restoration and transformation jobs on the reviewed show....

Kenyans will soon get the opportunity to choose the politicians who will represent them for the ensuing five years in elections. Many different things may go wrong during the elections. Since the voting will include the use of technological tools, the majority of which neither the average voter in Kenya nor the candidates are familiar with, the majority of these worries are technical in nature. In order to do this, Raila Odinga, who is running for president for the fifth time, seeks some guarantees from the IEBC....

The upgrade comes earlier even before carriers around start enrolling to 5G. The chipsets will be rolled out in premium smartphones in early 2021. The new modem enables networks to aggregate spectrum across both the faster mmWave 5G band as well as ‘sub-6’. This will basically give you slower speeds but wider coverage. The new modem chip has also been developed on a smaller manufacturing process (5nm instead of 7nm) so it is much more power-efficient....

realme 7i is equipped with a 64 MP quad-camera that is powerful enough to document all moments of the user by bringing out clear and best details of any object in focus. The battery is 5000mAh with an 18W fast charge feature. This is a massive battery that charges faster and lasts longer as compared to other players in the market. By charging faster, it ensures that the user has more time with the phone as compared to letting it charge for hours....

The phone runs on MIUI 12 based on Android 12 (Go Edition) and is powered by the Helio A22 SoC. It has a large display system comprising a 6.52″ HD+ screen with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. The back side sports a dual camera system comprising an 8MP primary camera and a QVGA unit. It is made of a leather texture that houses the fingerprint scanner. It has a large battery of 5,000 mAh that supports charging through a micro-USB port of up to 10W....

Connect to Grow is a first-of-its-kind enterprise matchmaking initiative, designed to help ambitious enterprises like you, grow your business! We provide bespoke financial and technical assistance to help you develop a commercially viable and socially motivated partnership venture. Visit www.connecttogrow.org Have you spotted any market opportunities you would like to pursue? Do you have needs or inefficiencies you want to overcome in your business model? Do you have an established market and an existing customer base?...

Recently a man in Lamu was in trouble for operating a drone over a police station. I was surprised that we have laws that guide people who use drones and the only rule is not taking pictures of a government institution, there are a lot more. Operating a Drone in Kenya Drones in Kenya are no longer a new subject and many people are getting into the industry. Some with all the information and others with little to no clue about how it all works....

The pre-seed funding will be used by HealthLeap to hire software engineers and data scientists to continue developing smart tools to assist physicians in preventing and treating hospital malnutrition. HealthLeap was founded on the pillars of clinical diets, software engineering, and product management, with the purpose of improving global health through proper nutrition. HealthLeap is aiming to address the issue of inadequate response to malnutrition in Africa and beyond, and is developing AI-assisted tools to help healthcare professionals focus more on this aspect....

Safaricom also announced new internet packages that seek to provide uninterrupted, high-speed connectivity for small to medium-sized businesses at affordable costs. Safaricom has also introduced three new fiber options from as low as KES 3,999 for 3 Mbps monthly unlimited internet connectivity. The other options in the new package include KES 5,499 for 5 Mbps and KES 14,999 for 10 Mbps. “As part of our new brand promise, we committed to be Simple, Transparent and Honest across all our products and operations....

The Galaxy Watch5 enhances the features that consumers rely on every day, while the Galaxy Watch5 Pro – the newest addition to the Galaxy Watch lineup – is Samsung’s most durable and feature-packed watch yet. The Galaxy watch 5 will retail at Kshs 36,999 while the Watch 5 Pro will retail at 51,999. “We are living in an age where Kenyans are quite conscious about their health. With this in mind we are dedicated to giving our Galaxy Watch community the tools, data and resources needed to not only understand their overall health and wellness better, but to guide them on their journey,” said Mr....

Government officials including the Telecom secretary and the MeitY secretary held a meeting in India and decided that smartphone makers should push updates to enable the 5G services on devices that can work on standalone (SA) 5G networks. The message from a spokesperson read that Samsung has the widest portfolio of 5G devices in the Asian country and the company is working “closely with operator partners” to enable Indian consumers to experience 5G seamlessly ....

The Galaxy XCover Pro is a premium design that empowers customers with the perfect balance of intuitive style and productivity. The device builds on Samsung Galaxy smartphones’ premium legacy. Features including an immersive display, long-lasting battery and protection by the Samsung Knox security platform. Besides, the device is enhanced with unique partner-enabled mobility solutions for use in a wide range of business scenarios, including the ability to integrate the newly announced walkie talkie capability in Microsoft Teams The Galaxy XCover Pro reflects on Samsung’s increased investment and commitment to the B2B market....