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The call is open to all emerging filmmakers with either some industry experience or a relevant post-school qualification, to apply for this exciting opportunity to hone their television and film production skills. Our curriculum combines film studies such as directing, sound design, the business of film, to name a few with workplace experience on M-Net’s top productions. West Africa hub Academy Director Atinuke Babatunde“This couldn’t be a more exciting opportunity for African film and TV content creators....

“As a group, we believe in the longer term potential of our markets in Africa. We will therefore provide the necessary financial support to MultiChoice Africa. We are in a position to do this because most of the Naspers group business (65% of revenue) is outside Africa, where times are better and our businesses are in good shape.” said Naspers CEO, Bob Van Dijk. Price increases usually occur annually around 1 April and the firm recently announced an 8....

On the other side, it is imperative to remember that Android 11 has only been released for a little over a year. In that period, about a quarter of Android smartphones and tablets are using this version as per the data from Android Studio. Android 11 is installed on 24.2 percent of the afflicted handsets. Android 10 maintains its lead with a 26.5 percent market share. These figures serve as a reminder that deploying the latest versions of Android has always been a difficult task It’s worth noting that Android 10 (Q) and Android 11 (R) combine to make up more than half of the smartphone fleet....

Will have a look at how you can use this feature to stay up to date on new TV shows and movies. The following instructions for tracking upcoming shows are for mobile, web, and TV. Mobile Launch the Netflix app and navigate to the ‘Coming Soon’ section in the bottom navigation bar.You can browse all of the upcoming content from this page. If you find something that piques your interest, you can set a reminder by clicking the ‘Remind Me’ button....

“Few startups try to know their customers,” Okolloh said. “I read my customers feedback obsessively. The best person to help you is your customer. The first ten people who download your app are the ones who will help refine your product. Your first 100 customers teach you a lot.” She called upon the participants to listen to their customers feedback as it was the people and not technology that mattered and challenged them to reach out to customers in the counties and villages instead of staying in tech hubs where there are no customers....

This comes against the backdrop of people sharing a lot of articles on Facebook particularly on their mobile app. Along with a faster experience, Instant Articles introduces a suite of interactive features that allow publishers to bring their stories to life in new ways. Zoom in and explore high-resolution photos by tilting your phone. Watch auto-play videos come alive as you scroll through stories. Explore interactive maps, listen to audio captions, and even like and comment on individual parts of an article in-line....

“Forza Motorsport” (there is no “8” in the title) is a racing simulator that will be released in the spring of 2023, as opposed to the more arcade-like “Forza Horizon” series. And the new video, which uses the popular Maple Valley racetrack as an example, highlights the game’s outstanding graphics. The game boasts 4K/60fps graphics with realistic reflections, car damage, and even shifting daylight. This last feature allows shadows to shift based on the time of day, adding to the game’s immersion....

Founded in 2012 by MIT alumnus and former postdoc Qichao Hu ’07, SolidEnergy Systems has developed an “anode-free” lithium metal battery with several material advances that make it twice as energy-dense, yet just as safe and long-lasting as the lithium ion batteries used in smartphones, electric cars, wearables, drones, and other devices. “With two-times the energy density, we can make a battery half the size, but that still lasts the same amount of time, as a lithium ion battery....

Western Technology Investment and Nigeria’s Verod Capital Management participated in the round. In June this year, Kobo360 raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding round soon after being accepted into the YCombinator class of 2018. According to Philippe Le Houérou, CEO of IFC, “IFC is committed to supporting the digital economy and young entrepreneurs in Nigeria and across Africa. IFC’s investment in Kobo demonstrates how disruptive technologies can enhance the development of key sectors and contribute to Nigeria’s economic diversification....

NITDA says it received complaints against for Soko Loans for unauthorized disclosures, failure to protect customers’ personal data and defamation of character as well as carrying out the necessary due diligence as enshrined in the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). In November 2019, Bloomgate Solicitors filed a complaints for failure to ptotect their data. NITDA, as part of its due diligence process, commenced investigation over the alleged infractions of the provisions of the NDPR....

Mono, which was launched in 2020, assists digital businesses in Africa in gaining access to their customers’ financial accounts for data and payments. Open finance players like Mono are working to improve financial inclusion and connectivity in a region where more than half of the population is unbanked or underbanked. Open finance has demonstrated that open APIs provide new ways for the underbanked to move money, access financial information, and make borrowing decisions, lowering the barriers and costs of entry....

Greycroft and Tiger Global led the US$15 million Series A round, which included participation from Motley Fool Ventures, Saison Capital, Chrysalis Capital, and Y-Michael Combinator’s Seibel, among others. Bamboo intends to use the funds to accelerate its expansion by doubling down on expanding into new areas and developing new goods. More than 50,000 Ghanaians have signed up for the Bamboo waitlist since the company launched plans to start in the country in April 2021....

In a statement, Ife Oyedele, Co-founder and CTO of Kobo360, said: “Kenya is the hub of East Africa, it is the most innovative market in Technology and if we win here, we have won across the region. From here we will expand to Uganda and Tanzania. By adding Ghana to our West African territories of Togo and Nigeria, we will link all the market to a Global Logistics System and this will help us to serve our customers across a seamlessly lined Pan-African market....

Afriktrip, which was founded in February 2020 and went public in November, offers travelers a simple and quick booking experience while also helping them save money thanks to its best price guarantee and cancellation policy. It also aims to instill trust through its tour partner vetting process, review system, and in-app messaging platform, which allows travelers to engage with local tour guides without disclosing their personal information. “These days a lot of people are coming to Africa on holiday, especially Africans in the diaspora who are trying to connect back to their African roots,” said Ibukunoluwa Salau, Afriktrip’s founder and chief executive officer (CEO)....

6.0 inches full screen 18:9 aspect ratio IPS LCD displays Rear camera: Dual 12MP + 13MP camera with 2x optical zoom, ZEISS optics and dual LED flash Front camera: 16MP Snapdragon 660 CPU and Adreno 512 GPU 4GB RAM 64GB 3800mAh battery Rear mounted fingerprint reader Dual SIM 4G LTE support In the box Nokia 7 Plus smartphone Fast charger Earphones USB Type C cable for charging and data transfer Sim Ejector tool Clear case cover Documentation: manual and warranty...

Social platforms consistently launch new features and keep updating their algorithms. Like social media trends are also undergoing – transformation. These quick transitions are a huge challenge to social media marketers and brands as they need to update their existing strategies continually. Smm panels help businesses and marketers in social platforms to connect with their target customers. Marketers need to monitor the latest technology that determines the future of social media....

By now is quitter evident that the watch 3 from Oppo would be the first smartphone of its kind to feature the Snapdragon W5 chipset. In addition, Digital Chat Station also mentions that the watch should be made official next week, on Wednesday, August 10, confirming the said details. The watch would take up an aesthetic inspired by the Apple Watch with a square screen and a button on the right side....

This partnership will make a significant difference in promoting digital lifestyle and expanding financial inclusion across Côte d’Ivoire. Yabx’s state-of-the-art device impairment technology enables Cofina to launch EMI plans, where Yabx manages the complete customer journey through digital channels, which includes selection, acquisition, disbursals, collections, etc. Commenting on the partnership, Raoul YOBOUET, Chief Marketing Officer of Orange Côte d’Ivoire, said, “To experience high quality of digital services and user experience, it is imperative for customers to buy 4G smartphone....

The penetration of the internet and digital payment in Africa has significantly increased in recent years. A number of potential issues, including fake news, leakage of personal information and financial scams, have emerged as a result of this rapid expansion in connectivity. According to the NIBSS (Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System) report the total number of fraud attempts in Nigeria has grown by 186% from 2019 to 2020. Mobile fraud attempts jumped 330% year over year, while web and POS fraud attempts rose 173% and 215% respectively....

Payflex,a South African fintech startup and Merchant Capital have partnered to launch a new cash advance solution called FlexiAdvance for SMEs and retail sector. FlexiAdvance is powered by Merchant Capital and it enables applicants access to funds within 24 hours of application and offers flexible payment terms based on the turnover of the business. The FlexiAdvance solution can be accessed via Payflex’s portal which means there is no need of paperwork and documentation....