The most recent Bitcoin upgrade, called the “final civil war,” occurred in 2017. Because of the advocates’ conflicting views, it drew a lot of criticism. Taproot, fortunately, has a 90% acceptance rating since the modifications are reasonably gradual code enhancements. The Taproot update is a significant first step in addressing Bitcoin’s lack of privacy. It may aid in network anonymity, but it will not be available to all users for some time....
“After the Eldoret Summit I was contacted by 1608 Creatives – an online global fashion incubation hub based in the United States and we signed a partnership agreement worth Ksh 16.5 million.” Fadhili explained with this money he will be able to achieve his company’s dream of giving funds, mentorship, office space, PR, marketing capacity and media coverage to more startup businesses, thus empower more young Kenyans to own their destinies....
Leading faculty from the University of Nairobi’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication and Strathmore Business School in Kenya; Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies in South Africa; the University of Lagos’s Department of Mass Communication and the Pan Atlantic University’s Lagos Business School in Nigeria, will develop and deliver this unique multi-disciplinary training program that combines instruction in public policy, business, journalism, capital markets and data, with an emphasis on democratic values and professional integrity....
Safaricom and other telcos asked for the free mobile transactions to stop and their prayers have been answered. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially suspended the zero-rating order for mobile money transactions under KES 1,000. In case you’ve been sending your money in 100’s so that you can save money you will not enjoy the luxury of sending money for free. However, currently we’re waiting to see the changes CBK will make since the transaction fees will be adjusted....
Tingg- a digital payments platform enabling businesses to seamlessly accept payments from their customers conveniently and affordably. The platform helps merchants accept payments with fewer hoops allowing customers to make payments for goods and services using locally relevant payment options. According to the firm, some of the merchants it’s working with include StarTimes, Ethiopia Airlines, Kenya Airways among others. More than 70% of businesses in Africa are small or medium businesses and, 90% of these businesses collect payments in cash and lack digital payments options that cater to their customers....
As a result of a platform error, accounts lost a large number of followers while the site was down. As a result of the issue, Ronaldo’s impressive 493 million Instagram followers fell by three million. Despite speculation that it may have been related to a bug that resulted in the suspension of millions of accounts, the reason for the decline in follower counts is still unknown. The problem, however, might have been brought on by an iOS app upgrade that was made to Instagram....
Google rolled out Chrome 90 earlier this month. The U.S. giant is now attacking Chrome 91, whose beta is already available on mobile. When you browse the Internet from your Android smartphone, you may have noticed that some websites use HTML buttons, forms, and checkboxes. And that’s precisely what Google has changed. Indeed, these are now more modern and are better ingested in web pages. The U.S. giant had already redesigned these elements on the P....
Experts at Pamoja say that channel collaboration around cloud services is an early indication that there is development within the broader cloud cycle. Albie Bester, CEO of Pamoja, said: “Many IT service providers have yet to embrace the Cloud services model to the same extent as larger telecommunication companies and IT services businesses. “The issue is exacerbated by the fact that value added resellers and system integrators are projecting the Cloud as a competitor or a necessary nuisance....
After a thorough review process in collaboration with CcHUB’s local partner – Startup Namibia, three startups were selected for the first cohort. Nam Grocery is a B2C E-commerce startup focused on grocery sale and delivery. The recent pandemic highlighted the urgent need for the use of e-commerce by Namibian businesses and their citizens. It‘s currently offering a wide range of products at competitive prices and packages. Kanie Supply & Distribution Chain is an AI-powered technology company specializing in data monitoring, collection and processing using drones for Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Construction....
Cube is a platform created specifically for creative designers. Launched on the 7th of March 2017 by Clinton Nwadiukor, the platform is a hub for designers and art lovers, aimed at helping them increase their chances of getting hired by giving them an opportunity to upload and showcase their works to the world. Cube welcomes creative designers in design categories such as pencil sketches, cartoons, illustrations, 3D models, architecture, web design, paints, concepts and branding....
The emulator, known for its high compatibility, extensive game catalog, and approval from the developers of PCSX2, had become overwhelming for TahIreth due to the pressure and inappropriate behavior of some users. In addition to the harassment, TahIreth also warned of potential scams using social media accounts pretending to be the official representative of AetherSX2. The emulator will remain available for download and functional until further notice, but will not be updated to fix any minor bugs....
If your financial situation has changed or your finances are starting to spiral out of control, it is time to make some changes before the debt begins to pile up. Start with a review of your budget and look for any extraneous expenses that you can cut. If that activity does not get you sufficient funds to cover the bills, then check out the four tips below for other sources of help to get your finances under control: 1....
The COVID-19 pandemic has had business close down indefinitely, and most employees have to stay at home to flatten the curve of spreading the virus. Especially fr those people who do manual jobs, it will be difficult for them to repay the loans, which are now a source of their livelihood. Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge. During a briefing last month on the impact of the Coronavirus on the Country’s economy....
This win helps businesses and individuals who require the devices for photography or content creation, mapping or rescue missions among other things. For a long time, the law derailed drone programs from major players including Facebook, Uber Google, and the Kenya Red Cross. There has been an extensive history of getting drones approved for public use. In 2016, drone enthusiasts insisted on a licensing system so they could use them in the country....
The platform enables parents to easily compare available schools and make their choice, and also has systems in place to verify listed schools. Edusko was founded by a team of 4 young education marketing professionals and programmers, with Jide Ayegbusi and Deji Ajala as co-founders, and they believe that the services provided on Edusko also have an indirect impact on the nation’s GDP. The logic is that since quality education could easily be found on their platform, Nigerian parents might no longer have to travel abroad in search for it....
“Over the past two years, the company has successfully delivered 20,000 learning experiences. The company aims to revolutionise the technology sector by raising skills and employing one million young people,” Ayman Bazraa, co-founder and CEO of Sprints, said. Sprints is a technology talent support company that offers a complete solution to close the talent gap in the field, from assessing talent pools to providing a tailored learning experience, finding a higher-paying job, and supporting graduate career advancement....
PIE acquired Exits to help grow the microacquire market in the region by making it simpler for smaller companies to gain more visibility from investors and eventually list on an M&A marketplace, as well as for buyers to seek for potential acquisitions online. PIE was founded by Mohamed Aboulnaga with the goal of creating a strong boutique that would serve as a flagship for investment banking services for startups and SMEs in this market area....
Launched in April 2017 by Sameh Saleh,Shaymaa Ali,Tamer Saleh and Aly Khaled, who wanted to use technology to enhance the matchmaking process in a traditionally accepted manner, Hawaya has quickly grown in popularity, and has already facilitated more than 18,000 marriages across the world. The startup, which has just launched a new version of the app, with new features, and expanded to 12 new countries, has just arrived at the four million user milestone....
Algebra’s second fund is backed by established institutional investors. Existing LPs from the first fund including IFC, EBRD, and EAEF have invested larger tickets in Algebra’s second fund, while FMO, BII, MSMEDA, DGGF and regional family offices are new investors in Algebra. Algebra’s managing partners Tarek Assaad and Karim Hussein, as well as general partners Laila Hassan and Omar Khashaba, manage the fund and bring to Algebra their collective expertise in multi-stage investment, portfolio support and a strong, ever-expanding regional and international network....
Elon Musk reached out to a 19-year-old last fall over a Twitter direct message to ask him to stop tracking his flights, according to a report by Protocol. Since June 2020, the Twitter handle @ElonJet has been tracking Elon Musk’s private jet with a bot using public data from the Federal Aviation Administration. @ElonJet will regularly provide updates on the location of the jet, for example saying that it landed in Austin after a six-hour flight....
