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The group, which includes participants at each major stage of the supply chain from mine to end-user, will begin with a pilot focused on cobalt and explore the creation of an open, industrywide blockchain platform that could ultimately be used to trace and validate a range of minerals used in consumer products. Cobalt is in high demand for its use in lithium-ion batteries, which power a wide range of products such as laptops, mobile devices and electric vehicles....

To take the reins immediately Koinange will be bringing to the company 8 years experience in business leadership and management spanning sales and client services from Jamii Telkom where he was the Head of Enterprise-Coast region. “I am happy to be joining a formidable team and look forward to contributing and sharing in many successes within the AccessKenya group not only at the coast, but across the regions where we operate,” said Koinange....

The return of Fortnite to iOS comes as the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) is set to go into effect, which aims to prevent the abuse of dominant positions by large companies like Apple. As a result, the next version of iOS will allow publishers like Epic Games to release their own launchers, bypassing the App Store. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has long advocated for open platforms and policy changes that benefit all developers equally....

On 11 July 2021, Italy crushed the England group in the last Euro 2021, after a match loaded with tension and finishing (by and by) with a penalty decision. At this event, Wembley Stadium was filled with at least 60,000 football lovers. On these grounds, memorable moments were captured and obviously turned into social -media sensations, especially on Twitter. Chiellini becomes the King of Memes In the 96th playtime, when the pressure was at its stature regarding whether the match would end in an eruption of splendor or forge ahead extra time, Giorgio Chiellini got the English player Bukayo Saka solidly by the neckline of his pullover, getting a yellow card....

Unlimint is an award-winning global fintech offering advanced payment capabilities through an evolving financial interface to startups and businesses across the globe, operating from five continents. Commenting on the launch of UBC, Jovi Overo, Managing Director BaaS at Unlimint, said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of our innovative new solution UBC, Banking as a Service API Platform. With UBC’s powerful, real-time, cloud-based platform, businesses get a complete toolkit that gives them the flexibility and control they need to build new financial products quickly and efficiently....

Residents of Thika and Kiambu town can now enjoy and experience faster on-demand delivery services from different outlets within their towns. Glovo already has partnerships with outlets such as KFC, Chicken Inn, Pizza Inn, Creamy Inn, and Naivas in Thika, and Chicken Inn, Pizza Inn, and Creamy Inn in Kiambu. Glovo plans to onboard additional niche outlets in those two towns to cater to its diverse range of customers. Priscilla Muhiu, Glovo’s General Manager for Kenya said, “Our expansion to Thika and Kiambu towns is part of Glovo’s strategic expansion in Kenya, we are excited to tap into the potential of those two towns....

Instead, anyone who wants a driving-friendly interface for their Android phone should use the Google Assistant driving mode, which is available within Google Maps, or the native Android Auto interface available in select cars reports The Verge. “For those who use them on phone experience (Android Automobile app), they will be transitioned to Google Assistant driving mode,” Google said in a statement. “Starting with Android 12, Google Assistant driving mode will be a built-in mobile driving experience....

The non-dilutive $3 million fund will be allocated across a pipeline of 50 investable early-stage startups in Africa. The fund is open to all startups that meet the criteria, with priority given to Google for Startups Accelerator and Partner program alumni. This fund will be given along with mentorship support and Google platform credits to help the startups grow. A startup that is headquartered in Africa or has a legal presence on the continent is eligible....

We’ve been talking about the respective smartphones here at Techmoran for months, thanks to numerous leaks that have appeared on the internet, but that is now in the past because there are no doubts about what we expected and what the two flagships will deliver. The Pixel 6 smartphones The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are nothing like what Google has previously offered. This has been known for days, weeks, and even months during our long wait....

Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) Hedera Hashgraph is actually a name of a decentralized platform that works pretty much like Ethereum. It is used for building decentralized applications. Still, it’s different from Ethereum in its essence, since the distributed ledger technology supporting it isn’t blockchain. In fact, it’s something called hashgraph. We’ll not go into details about the way hashgraph works. All you need to know is that it offers an alternative to blockchain and uses a different consensus mechanism that doesn’t require miners....

The Google for Startups Accelerator is a three-month online programme that includes three intensive virtual training bootcamps, mentorship, and Google product support. The program is virtual for the second year in a row, and it begins today (June 21) with 15 businesses from throughout Africa participating. Six of the selected companies are from Nigeria, namely consumer intelligence, engagement and loyalty software-as-a-service for authentication Chekkit, first responder platform Emergency Response Africa, home care platform GeroCare, mental health service Nguvu Health, digital-first pharmacy OneHealth, and health financing platform Vittas International....

Seven African tech startups have been named by the World Economic Forum (WEF) among its selection of the 100 most promising Technology pioneers of 2021-companies that are shaping industries from healthcare to retail and many more. “The 2021 cohort of Tech Pioneers includes many future headline makers at the forefront of their industries,” said Susan Nesbitt, Head of the Global Innovators Community, World Economic Forum. “These companies show great potential to not only shake up their industries but offer real solutions to global problems....

By playing the game of the seven differences between the OnePlus 10 Pro and the OnePlus 10T, the renowned leaker OnLeaks enlightens us more about the features and appearance of the next incoming smartphone. The following OnePlus smartphone won’t be as high-end as before. This one is plastic, unlike the Pro, which has a metal chassis. The OnePlus 10T’s screen is flat, whereas the OnePlus 10 Pro’s screen is curved....

However, there are several instances, such as in the case of your hobbies, where you might find it beneficial to have this convenience at hand, for it can make the act of engaging with activities you love a more pleasurable ordeal entirely. Gaming Different people have different ideas of what gaming is, and it largely comes down to how they prefer to engage with the medium. Suppose you’re someone who has yet to try mobile gaming for yourself....

The display will be in two different cuts with the Magic 5 having 6.78″ OLED screen of 1.5K resolution while the 5 Pro will be slightly larger with 6.81″ and a 2K + resolution. The main camera will have an AON sensor of 50 MP with ISP based on artificial intelligence. The selfie camera of Magic 5 Pro will have a 13MP sensor with support for the latest generation facial scan....

What accurately is cryptocurrency categorically to trade? When you trade cryptocurrencies for a living, you’re making a profit by buying and selling. Sale and purchase cryptocurrency involve making predictions about the direction of the market’s price fluctuations. Although trading cryptocurrency may seem difficult at first, it has never been easier. Through a cryptocurrency exchange, it’s easy to now purchase and sell cryptocurrencies. To buy cryptocurrencies, all you have to do is sign up for an account on a reputable cryptocurrency exchange....

A lot of Nigerians get frustrated dealing with contractors, asides the fact that a good number of them lack professionalism, clients are easily cheated with inflated project costs and clients can barely evaluate the quality of their works. Domore.ng is offering solutions to these problems by giving out information on home projects and enabling transparency for everyone to know the best professionals that have done a particular kind of projects, at precise cost, for neighbors or similar homes....

TechMoran caught up with Ugochukwu Ifediora C.E.O Fedironics Intelligent Metering Company and here is what he told us; How did you come up with this idea? What inspired the birth of your company? Growing up in our community Aba, south of Nigeria, inaccurate and outrageous electricity bills were a nightmare because you get disconnected if you don’t pay. My mother paid in tears most times. Today, it has grown worse with energy theft at its highest level, because some consumers avoid paying for power consumed through meter bypass, while consumers that have no meters are made by the utilities who loose revenues to pay for what they haven’t consumed through estimated bills, leading to poor electricity access for those who can’t afford this....

For years, Ahmed turned down international orders from his website because he didn’t know how he could recieve payments. Then when he was about to give up, a friend introduced him to PayPal, the global online payments platform. However, after short use, he realized he couldn’t invoice his clients who were oversees and depended on their kindness to pay him. He also had no proper business records of his international payments....