But what’s little know is that when it was launched in 2005, the site had a different aim: dating. According to co-founder Steve Chen, it was designed as a way for people to upload videos of themselves talking about the partner of their dreams. “We always thought there was something with video there, but what would be the actual practical application?” said Chen at the SXSW conference, according to CNET....
Zamara Group, a diversified financial services firm has today announced the appointment of two new qualified actuaries, Jay Kosgei and Nikhil Dodhia. With the appointments, Zamara now has the largest and most experienced pool of actuaries in East Africa comprising seven Fellows and three Associate actuaries a move it says will shore up its team’s capacity and further expand its actuarial service offering in Kenya and across Africa at large....
The upgrade is scheduled for completion by the end of October and involves laying the foundation for provision of up to 50Mbps for customers in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Commenting on the move, Wananchi Group’s chief executive Richard Alden said Zuku has witnessed unprecedented growth in customer numbers, prompting the need for “provision of more capacity in the network to accommodate the growth.” “This upgrade will ensure that we offer improved quality of service, to existing and new customers,” Alden said, adding that the work needed setting up appropriate infrastructure, which began earlier this year....
The shortlist of twenty entries features a wide range of inspirational educators and innovative projects ranging from those that aim to promote literacy among women and tackle youth unemployment, to those that empower teachers and academics, and promote peace education. Commenting on the awards shortlist, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, said:“The sixth Commonwealth Education Awards not only celebrate promising and innovative practices but also aim to share these ideas with other Commonwealth countries who can replicate them to enhance learning outcomes....
Most recent leaks suggest that the smartphone may have a 200 megapixel quad camera, but it is clear that the design has only been somewhat improved and is not entirely new. The render images embedded below, which depict the purportedly final design of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, were shared by the incredibly trustworthy leaker @OnLeaks in association with SmartPrix shortly after the first render images of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ surfaced....
Meet the Gionee S10, it comes with dual cameras on both the front and rear. The selfie combo is yet again having more resolution than the rear shooter with 20MP + 8MP as opposed to the 16MP + 8MP on the back. Both 8 MP on either sets are used for wide angle photography and bokeh effect but the company has gone further to add the ability to measure distances....
The three winners will be revealed live at the Award Ceremony, where health leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs gather online to celebrate African innovation. And to highlight the vital role innovation plays, especially amongst young people in Africa, in tackling some of the most pressing healthcare challenges facing healthcare workers on the continent. Award winners will be joined by high-profile personalities making an impact on the continental healthcare landscape through policy, innovation, and business....
Ethnic Brand, an offshoot of Alex Mativo’s E-lab which was recycling obsolete electronic devices by turning them into bespoke Jewelry and eradicating e-waste, will now provide virtual factory services for fashion brands and artisans globally. “We believe that the informal sector is the heartbeat of our economy thus, we aspire to bring such artisans all over Africa under the Ethnic network so as to improve their livelihoods through social and economic inclusion which is now possible only through our platform,” said Mativo....
The search for good things for parents for their kids never stops no matter how old the kids grow because that is just how the love of your parents works. Apart from all the things that your parents do for you, the most important thing and definitely the thing that comes first is the name of the kid. The first responsibility that the parents perform is to name their kids....
Entrepreneurs all over the world will agree that finding the right investor is the most difficult thing any startup can go through. This will soon be a thing of the past for South Africa and other countries as 22-year-old South African techpreneur Carl Visagie has come up with an app that can help the two parties meet easily. The Kneckt Me founder is also basking from the glory of having managed to get an investor who pumped R1 million into his business and he is just rearing to go with his plans for the startup....
But what makes 22Bet Kenya so exceptional compared to the competitors? Keep reading and you will find it out. 8 Reasons Why 22Bet Is a Leading Betting Operator in Kenya Regardless of whether you are an experienced sports bettor or a beginner, there are many reasons why it may be worth it for you to choose 22Bet. In the following, we will go through 8 things that make this bookmaker a leading betting operator in Kenya....
Club3D, the 240 Watts cable manufacturer, is happy to tout its technological expertise by manufacturing the cables claiming they are certified for these values. However, we can note that nothing else is available if they fulfill the 2.1 certifications of the new USB-C cables and connectors and the 3.1 USB power requirements. First and foremost, the CAC-1573 is a two-way USB2 Type-C cable with a throughput of 480 Mbps and power consumption of 240 W....
The BTC prices have been trending upwards for a while now, as witnessed by the global market when it reached a record high of $40,000 earlier this year. This has made BTC look like a very lucrative investment option in the eyes of both individuals as well as institutional investors. The volatility has been one of the most significant challenges and concerns for the investors in the crypto market, and therefore investors hesitate on incorporating BTC into their investment portfolio....
Choice of games What is an online casino without its games? A great way to tell whether you’re gambling with one of the best is the variety and quality in its selection of games. Any great online casino needs to have a balance of classic games and dazzling visual experiences. While the bells and whistles of a jazzed-up poker game may be fun at first, ultimately people are visiting for challenge and competition....
Purchasing a kitchen blender may seem like a basic task yet it requires some thought to guarantee that your buy meets your prerequisite. There is a significant assortment of blenders accessible in the market. Some have fundamental capacities while others have sophisticated features. Here are some things you may consider while buying a blender! 1. Do you require a hand blender or a countertop blender? Countertop blenders are made for your Kitchen slab, with a big jug appended to a stand that contains the blender controls....
Richard Tank, Feefo’s Head of Digital, explains that a crucial way to do this is ‘listening, learning and developing more personalised customer experiences’. He stresses that in order to be a successful business online, company leaders must recognise ‘technology as an enabler’.
Soft skills are essential as they enable out-of-the-box thinking, and have a significant impact on an individual’s work ethic and overall career success. As such, it has grown to become a point of emphasis during most job applications. Integrating this missing link to the digital skills already provided by the Digitruck will enhance employability amongst the trainees. During her speech, the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs CAS Nadia Abdallah lauded Huawei’s efforts in bridging the digital divide through the provision of digital literacy training to the disadvantaged....
Scratch cards When it comes to scratch cards, it all comes down to luck. With all online casino games, this is always the case. Players are particularly drawn to gins that offer a variety of scratch cards to choose from. The payment amounts of different scratch cards might affect the amount of money you win. Those with lower costs make fewer earnings. The more expensive ones, on the other hand, will have larger rewards but lesser winning chances, as defined by the symbols that must match....
The Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Program (i-DICE) is a Nigerian government initiative aimed at encouraging investment in the digital and creative industries. It is part of Nigeria’s efforts to rebuild better, greener, and more inclusive infrastructure in order to create more long-term jobs for the country’s growing youth population. More than 68 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 35 are targeted by the program, who are identified as leaders of innovative, early-stage, technology-enabled start-ups or creative sector micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises....
Launched in 2012, Afribon was created by flavors and fragrances experts. Julien Giuge is one of the co- founders of Afribon and also the Managing Director of Afribon. He graduated from ESSEC and has worked in China for nine years. For three years, he was the manager of Chinese subsidiary of the AROMATECH Group, a French group specializing in the production of flavors and fragrances. Anne Merienne is another of co-founder of Afribon....
