Microsoft Unveils Dynamics 365 Business Central To Support Digitization Of Small Businesses In Africa And The Middle East

Dynamics 365 Business Central will support the SMBs to connect their financials, sales, service, and operations to streamline business processes and improve customer interactions. “With digital transformation now a necessity, small and medium-sized businesses are seeking cost-effective, streamlined systems that will make their transition seamless,” says Maher Al-Khaiyat, Regional Business Applications Director for Microsoft MEA Emerging Markets. “Multiple, disconnected systems are now easily combined under one secure, centralised application. Using Dynamics 365 Business Central, efficiency is boosted through automated tasks and workflows — all from within familiar Office tools like Outlook, Word, and Excel....

January 5, 2023 · 3 min · 491 words · Adan Bradley

Mobile Phone S Impact On Life Today Still A Mystery

This number is critical in understanding and delivering cutting-edge solutions for the market given that one out of every two people uses a mobile phone. Corporates and individuals are at the forefront of developing solutions that are sustainable and have a positive impact on communities. Today, more people are well connected, more people communicate efficiently and carry out business transactions with ease thanks to mobile technology advancements. The advent of the smartphone has gone a step further and enabled more data availability across platforms and in vast geographical settings....

January 5, 2023 · 4 min · 805 words · Robert Mozie

Mohamed El Sewedy Acquires Egypt S Sportswear Manufacturer Magma

Launched in 2018,Magma offers high-quality sportswear that inspires and empowers athletes and consumers, and that can compete globally. The production process includes the latest technology, and an advanced R&D department that works on developing fabrics. The company was one of the first movers to use this technology, where it is engineered to enhance performance with fabric featuring breathability, antibacterial properties, odor resistance, fast drying & sweat-wicking properties. Commenting on the acquisition, Mohamed El-Sewedy, Magma’s Chairman, said, “We have made great progress, and have very optimistic plans after the acquisition of Magma, including regional expansion in the Middle East and Gulf region very soon, as well as the opening of a leading state-of-the-art store in Egypt in 2023....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 403 words · Colleen Lambert

Multichoice Kenya Hosts Showcase Celebrates Local Talent And Local Stories

During the showcase, the company made announcements on content additions that are set to be added onto DStv and GOtv in the coming months to offer more choice and variety to its customers. For Kenyan customers, MultiChoice Kenya recently launched riveting Kenyan shows on its Maisha Magic channels that continue to captivate Kenyan audiences homes keeping viewers glued to their screens throughout the day. “MultiChoice Kenya remains committed to telling the best local stories that bring people together around shared passions....

January 5, 2023 · 3 min · 598 words · Susan Torgerson

Network Penetration Testing Methodology What It Is And How To Do It

What is Network Penetration Testing? Network penetration testing is a process that helps identify vulnerabilities, or weak points in your network. This can be anything from a hole in your firewall to an unpatched bug. Network penetration testing methodology includes the use of both automated and manual techniques, as well as tools such as vulnerability scanners and social engineering software. Why Is Network Penetration Testing Important? Network penetration testing is important because it helps improve network and data security by identifying vulnerabilities in your network infrastructure....

January 5, 2023 · 3 min · 578 words · Juanita Sandoval

New Button From Twitter Allows People To Dm You From Your Website

The button makes it essentially easier for businesses in particular to communicate with other businesses or individuals. Individuals can send inquires to organizations concerning particular services, or career opportunities. This allows for private discussions making it easier, especially for you as the web owner, to obtain opportunities and offers more fluidly. Public figures can also accept private messages from their fans without too much hustle. How to get the button onto your website?...

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 342 words · Mark Sawyer

New York Based Fintech Wahed Enters Sa Market Following Fsca Licence

Wahed,a New York-based halal fintech firm has expanded into the South African market. The move comes after the company received a regulatory licence from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, allowing the start-up to offer services locally. According to the company, the acquisition of the South African licence is a huge achievement, even as it seeks to deliver investment services in the country. “We are looking forward to making an impact in South Africa....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 264 words · Alan Jarrett

Nigeria S Altschool Secures 1 Million Pre Seed Funding For Expansion

The new funding will be utilized to increase investment in content and curriculum, as well as technology infrastructure and a community idea that allows students to meet offline to network and study together. The firm offers a solution as an online school with a curriculum to upskill non-technical people with technical and soft skills, in partnership with higher education institutions to award diploma certificates. The company, which was founded by Adewale Yusuf, Akintunde Sultan, and Opeyemi Awoyemi last October, has received funding to sponsor students through the program from tech and music celebs such as Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave; Shola Akinlade, co-founder and CEO of Paystack; and music stars Falz and Ajebutter22....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 273 words · Gail Thompson

Nigeria S E Commerce Startup Chooya Raises 950 000 For Product Development And Marketing

Founded in 2019 by Igwe Uguru who doubles up as CEO. Igwe is also the co-founder of RAD5 Tech Hub, an innovation hub focused on venture building, Chooya is one of the top 100 EWC finalists chosen from 200,000 participants spread across 200 countries, Chooya benefits from the over $75M service support from Misk Global Forum, Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), and other world-class partners. According to Mr. Uguru, “I was inspired to digitize word-of-mouth marketing by my experience helping my 72-year-old father at his local business....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 323 words · Teresa Angulo

Nigerian Attorney General Withdraws Usd 2 Bln Claim Against Mtn

The legal action is based on claims that MTN had unpaid taxes. After the claim, MTN Nigeria commenced legal action in Lagos against the attorney-general. Hence, leading to months of a bruising court battle. On Friday, MTN announced it was off the hook. Its legal counsel received a letter dated 08 January 2020. It stated that after a careful review and due consultation with relevant statutory agencies. The Attorney General had decided to refer the matter to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Nigeria Customs (NC), with a view to them resolving the issues....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 358 words · Burt Vaccaro

Nigerian Foodtech Platform Orda Raises 3 4 Million Seed Round To Digitize African Restaurants

The seed round, which was co-led by Quona Capital and FinTech Collective, also saw participation from institutional investors including Far Out Ventures and Outside VC, angels Doneci Kone and Julian Shapiro, and follow-on investment from Norrsken Foundation, Lofty Inc Capital and Enza Capital. Following its previous raise of $1.1 million, the current round brings Orda’s total funds raised to $4.5 million. Speaking on why they backed Orda, Samatha Wulfson of FinTech Collective said, “Digitizing the long tail of restaurants across the continent presents an opportunity to tap into Africa’s largest consumer spend category....

January 5, 2023 · 5 min · 946 words · Stella Coy

Nigerian Healthtech Start Up Remedial Health Raises 4 4 Million For Expansion

The round was led by Global Ventures, the VC firm that co-led its pre-seed round, with participation from Tencent, Y Combinator, Cathexis Ventures, LightSpeed Venture Partners Scout Fund, Ventures Platform, Alumni Ventures and True Capital Management, and a number of angel investors, including Guillaume Luccisano. Samuel Okwuada the CEO of Remedial Health , said since the beginning of the year, the start-up has grown in leaps owing to the uptake of its digital offering, buy-now-pay-later product, and expansion activities....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 349 words · Bradley Dotson

Nigerian Startup Ziroopay Raises 11 4M To Scale Its Mobile Pos Solutions For Retailers

Existing investors Inventure and other private and institutional funds such as Fedha Capital and Exotix Advisory returned, with participation from other private and institutional funds such as Fedha Capital and Exotix Advisory. Individual investors included Petri Kivinen, a former managing director at Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Renaissance Capital; Abiodun Ajai, a director at Bank of America’s Sub-Saharan Africa division; and Jonas Dromberg, a former Bloomberg bureau chief. This additional funding will be used to develop the company’s payment infrastructure, accelerate its growth, and expand its team....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 251 words · Michael Huddleston

Nokia Corporation Facing Legal Scrutiny After Kenyan Company Was Allowed To Prosecute It S Directors For Illegal Tax Records

Nokia’s tax records were recently investigated after a Nairobi court gave the right to do so. The company known as Technoservice ltd privately did their research and their findings could actually ruin Nokia as a company. Technoservice filed a complaint stating that Nokia used the information in a case that was pending before the ICC Court of Arbitration pitting the two firms. However, the case was later withdrawn, according to court documents....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 296 words · Jarrett Ludeker

Nothing Ear 1 The Strange And Exceptionally Expected Transparent Earphones Are At Last Launched

However, the secret was finally unveiled at the disclosed event. On the program, a model with a straightforward design of the most unique prepared to defy the best, at some cost playing with the 100 euros, approximating to Ksh 12,700. The background is significant for wireless earphones. In any case, similar to any object, the design stays a possibly significant argument. Nothing manages pretty well to stick out to this title by betting on a generally transparent methodology, from the box to the earphones....

January 5, 2023 · 4 min · 739 words · Debra Kapper

Nubia Set To Release Z40S Pro Version With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

The specs will remain the same with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The display will sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. The camera system will comprise a 64MP + 50MP + 8MP camera setup on the rear end.

January 5, 2023 · 1 min · 43 words · Homer Alvarez

Oneplus 10T 5G Opening Of Pre Orders And Presentation Of Oxygenos 13

We are talking of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 from Qualcomm that allows to model to perform equally in all departments. All this is backed by 8 to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The model measures 163 mm x 75.37mm x 8.75 mm, with a unibody design, supposed to offer excellent hand feels. The OnePlus 10T 5G is a little heavy because it weighs 203 grams. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 glass both on the front and the back....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 307 words · Kenny Brown

Online Bus Ticketing Tracking Startup Myrunner Named Winner Of Seedstars Harare 2017

While on the second spot is online food ordering company, Munch. Munch is a tech based, logistics, online food ordering company that connects hungry food lovers with local restaurants in their city. Equities Nest, a platform that will help you get started on the African stock markets with a few clicks, grabbed the last spot in the top 3. Additionally, there were two other prizes. All 5 startups will be part of a Zimbabwe delegation that will attend the upcoming Africa Regional Summit in Maputo, Mozambique from the 12th to 14th of December....

January 5, 2023 · 1 min · 140 words · Sylvia Diaz

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January 5, 2023 · 0 min · 0 words · Virginia Delaine

Onlyfans Is Planning To Ban Sexually Explicit Content

OnlyFans, a site where fans pay creators for their photos and videos, is planning to ban “sexually explicit” content. The ban will start on Oct. 1 and is the result of requests from banking partners and companies that handle financial transactions, a spokesperson said. Still, nudity is OK if it’s “consistent” with the company’s policy. It’s not clear what that policy is, and the company did not reply to questions....

January 5, 2023 · 2 min · 230 words · Jillian Anderson