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It will be available form October 2020 bundled with mobile data plan for voice, SMS with sales going up in most countries in the Middle East and Africa region, starting with Guinea Bissau, Côte d’Ivoire and Madagascar. The launch builds upon efforts since the launch of Android (Go edition) in 2018 to accelerate the pace of digital adoption across the continent. The Sanza range was first launched in April 2019 in 13 countries in Africa and the Middle East, making it easier for many customers to come online for the first time and discover the benefits of connectivity....

For example, Orange mobile data traffic increased 30% between 2020 and 2021. In this context, Orange is adapting and transforming its organization to create a “Digital Factory” that will develop and extend its digital offer in several countries.People want to see and hear each other when they are apart, stay in contact with their communities through social media, share and express themselves, trade, access online knowledge, make their lives easier and be entertained....

The analysts wrote that ‘PayPal’s positioning as a leading digital wallet in an increasingly digital world is hard not to acknowledge (one of the reasons we upgraded the stock 2yrs ago). That said, we believe change is accelerating, and PayPal now risks getting disrupted vs. being a disruptor.’ PayPal currently has 286 million active users. As of the third quarter of 2020, PayPal recorded a 70 million year-on-year growth, and its number of active users is always growing....

The referral centre, located in Nairobi’s Central Business District will provide specialist services such as pediatric, gynaecology and dental consultations, and advanced ultrasound, diagnostics and laboratory tests. This is in addition to the primary care services offered by Penda Health. Penda Health General Manager Kenya, Marion Kago, says “the new referral centre is part of the firm’s goal of expanding access to quality primary health care to Kenyans. It will serve as a hub for advanced clinical support to patients who will now not have to seek services in other referral health facilities thus offering convenience....

https://twitter.com/BurgerKingUK/status/1368849338596745223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1368849338596745223%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fbusiness%2F2021%2F03%2F08%2Fburger-king-tweet-women%2F A Kenyan Digital Marketer shared his thoughts on the tweet, saying that though he understood what the social media manager was doing, he felt that this wasn’t the right way to go by it. What do you think? 

PikiWash is a startup that leverages tech to allow motorcycle owners wash their machines. The platform was built as a result of the founder’s thirst to make a change and find solutions to the problem. In conversation with Kanamugire Bicura, managing director at PikiWash, a lot of insights were shared on the startup. This ranges from what led to its creation, how they have grown till this point, how they are being funded, their business model, their short and long term goals and many more....

Pineapple is the only startup from Africa that participated in the 2019 VentureClash competition, the $5 million global investment challenge for early-stage companies in digital health, fintech, insurtech and industry 4.0. Pineapple allows individuals to insure their possessions simply by snapping a picture and uploading it to the mobile application. Pineapple had previously won the $25,000 VentureClash Innovation Prize provided by Travelers, awarded to companies developing solutions and pursuing market opportunities in insurtech....

Plug and Play, which was founded in 2006, offers accelerator programs and corporate innovation services, as well as an in-house venture capital business that makes active investments. In Morocco, its equity-free program is focused for forward-thinking startups in fields such as shared economy, mobility and IoT, AI and big data, smart buildings, logistics, e-health, ed tech, and energy. The deadline for applications is August 15, with the program beginning on September 20 and a demo day on December 10....

Just as you can take steps to protect your body from COVID-19 infection, like staying home and wearing a mask in public, you can also take steps to protect your devices and home network from hackers during this time. While the threat level has definitely increased, the fundamentals of online safety haven’t changed. Be vigilant against phishing emails and other scams, especially those that purport to offer information related to the pandemic or your health....

Quick charge 5 delivers astonishing charging speeds of up to 0-50 per cent in five minutes while enabling new battery technology, accessories, and safety features. it also features a 100W+ charging power thanks to Qualcomm’s new Dual Charge technology. Qualcomm says “the innovation packs Advanced Charging. Subsystem Safety including 8 levels of voltage protection, 3 levels of current protection. It also packs 3 levels of thermal protection and an additional 3 levels of timer protection....

Payment agreement and advance deposit: It is crucial for small businesses to set up a clear and non-negotiable contract before starting a relationship with the client. This binds the company in meeting the necessary terms and avoids lawsuits. Also, request an advanced deposit before commencing work, it helps in jumpstarting the work promptly. Provide your bank details properly to avoid further lag. Maintain payments on a short term basis: To maintain steady cash flow throughout, it is essential to set short term payment cycles, like in every 30 days or so varying on the details of work....

1. Survey Your Potential Market Carefully There are many outdoor business options, such as restaurants, pools, parks, adventure clubs, baseball batting cages, boating, camping services, and more. Survey the market carefully to check if your business idea is sustainable. Once you have decided on your business model, study the competition. You can gain valuable insight from the success and the failures of your competitors. 2. Get Your Financing in Order Make sure that your financing is in order for your new undertaking....

The Android Nougat was first launched as the version 7.0 in August 2016, the version 7.1.1 was released as in the form of an update approximately 4 months later (December 5, 2016). The latest version of the OS is the version 7.1.2 that was launched and released this year (June 2017). Every previously released update of the Nougat OS possesses its own share of unique features and capabilities. Why people do not want to utilize this features of the Nougat OS is something that is difficult to fathom....

The online booking platform, Bongalo is the first accommodation booking platform in the country and aims to become Africa’s go-to short-term accommodation booking platform. According to founder and CEO Nghombombong Minuifuong, “Price and comfort are of utmost concern for every traveler searching for accommodation and it’s what Bongalo has based its promise on. We realize that hotel rooms are expensive and do not offer a local experience, which is very valued by travelers....

Nile’s new equity round was led by Naspers Foundry, which contributed $2.5 million, alongside Platform Investment Partners, Raba Capital and Base Capital. This is the 10th transaction for Naspers Foundry, which also includes SweepSouth, Aerobotics, Food Supply Network, The Student Hub, WhereIsMyTransport, Ctrl, Naked Insurance, and Floatpays. “We are delighted to have Naspers Foundry support our mission to make fresh produce more accessible to people across the African continent. While we were able to bootstrap Nile through our initial growth phase, we look forward to having the backing of an internationally respected investor and experienced operator like Naspers as we scale our cross-border operations to the rest of Africa,” said Louis de Kock, co-founder and CEO of Nile....

Over 1,000 learners in Turkana County have benefitted from classrooms, books, desks and chairs donated by Safaricom Foundation. Among the schools are Katiko Primary School which got 5 new classrooms and Jeriman Lokitaung which received 2 classrooms. Nariding Nursery School and Katongun Mission Station each had one classroom constructed and furnished. Lolobo, Lokutumo and Loreamatet Primary Schools each had one classroom constructed and furnished under the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP), a literacy and numeracy programme being implemented by Safaricom Foundation and Zizi Afrique Foundation....

Safaricom is always creating new and innovative ways to get their customers involved in their strategies and they are quite smart because people always love free things. Customers can now enroll and subscribe to a service where they have to listen to several ads so they can get free data or airtime. Here’s how you can enroll: If you’re not a lover of ads then this is not what you need to enroll to because you have to listen to 3 adverts which are at least 6 seconds long but then you can accumulate your data and airtime every first day of the month....

As a way of protecting data by ensuring that information is not shared with advertisers or fraudsters, Safaricom might soon be adding a feature that will hide contact details when making lipa na M-PESA transactions. This new feature is similar to what banks usually do as they avoid revealing their clients’ details by blocking account numbers during transactions. There has recently been a scandal where it was revealed that certain companies have been sharing data with advertisers and other third parties without consent....

As part of the promotion, all businesses on Pochi La Biashara and Lipa Na MPESA Business Till will earn 1 point for every transaction of Ksh. 50 or more received or paid out over the next 8 weeks. The points will entitle business owners to weekly drawings for a variety of prizes. These include one of 128 tuk-tuks, monthly draws for one of 16 Isuzu DMAX pickups, and the grand prize draw for one of eight Fuso canters....

There is a high potential for the market to adopt cloud services. Noting from the agreement, Safaricom says, their announcement has been met with interest by customers. This includes enterprises, startups, and government agencies expressing a desire to use the partnership to build their cloud strategy. “We chose to partner with AWS because it offers customers the broadest and deepest cloud platform, overall commitment to security excellence, and a strong culture of customer obsession....