Google has launched the “Google for Nonprofits” in Nigeria, aiming to empower NPOs across the country by providing them with free premium services. Google for Nonprofits will give access to a collection of premium apps to organisations that qualify for the program. These will be…
KaiOS Technologies and Econet Wireless Zimbabwe have launched the Atom 3G phone – said to be the country’s first 3G smart feature phone. Announcing the launch, Econet said the new handset will be bundled with a 3-month data package, offering customers 6GB of FREE data…
MTN Group said on Thursday that it has named Stephen Blewett, the current CEO of its operation in Benin, to lead its larger business in Cameroon.
Safaricom has this evening announced another M-Pesa service interruption that will start from 2359hrs to 0500 hrs in routine maintenance of their systems. The disruptions will affect all M-Pesa services including airtime purchase. “In this regard, our M-Pesa services shall be undergoing planned maintenance tonight…
WhatsApp has announced a set of new features coming to the app in the next few weeks, including the launch of WhatsApp Dark Mode for its desktop platform amongst others. “WhatsApp is already used and loved by more than 2 billion people around the world….
Opera-backed Nigeria-based fintech startup, OPay, has confirmed to WeeTracker that it is suspending some of its business units in the country due to harsh business conditions. Osagie Alonge, Director of Marketing at OPay, made this known today. As a matter of fact, OPay is suspending…
The year 2020 is proving to be more catastrophic with every passing day. Businesses have not only had to go through the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, but also various natural calamities such as cylones, wildfires and earthquakes as well as locust swarms across parts of the…
TikTok India, on Thursday, refuted media reports which said that the company was planning to pursue legal action against the government’s ban on 59 Chinese apps. In a statement given to Bar & Bench, a TikTok India spokesperson said that the company has “no plans…
With the Indian government’s ban on 59 Chinese apps, the relations between India and China are at an all-time low. Many fear that India’s ban will invite retaliation and a response from China, especially impacting those companies which are currently operational in China. While Chinese…
Edtech platform upGrad, on July 1 at its quarterly town hall, announced that it has revoked all salary deductions from the second quarter of the financial year 2021, starting July. upGrad’s cofounder and MD Mayank Kumar said this has been possible due to business growth…
Loic Gautier says he’s “not downplaying responsibility” and will face the accusations.
JD Digits, the financial technology arm of e-commerce giant JD.com, is preparing for its initial public offering (IPO) in Shanghai’s Star Market, joining waves of Chinese firms pursuing fundraising on the Nasdaq-style tech board.Four Chinese investment banks – Guotai Junan Securities, Citic Securities, Minmetals Securities…
Hours each week are wasted by teams across the world because meeting actions get lost, projects get delayed and communicated, leaving a feeling of dissatisfaction and unproductivity. Meetric is on a mission to stop this from happening. The digital product, integrated with G Suite &…
ThousandEyes is a network intelligence company headquartered in the United States, and operates worldwide. Cisco recently announced plans to acquire ThousandEyes.
Keeping track of all the things kids get up to outside of the classroom is one of the biggest juggles parents and educators face, but a new startup, which has just attracted an $850,000 from startup VC firm Jelix Ventures is well on its way…
Australian consumers can gain access to their banking data from Wednesday, July 1, to potentially save money on the cost of financial services with the phased launch of the Consumer Data Right. All four major banks are required to share a customer’s data, when they…
As companies adapt to ongoing digital transformation, they will soon realise that they need more than just a dedicated IT team to view and manage the company’s IT infrastructure. That’s where AIOps comes in.
Federal officials plan to reconsider how they manage Yellowstone National Park’s wild bison herds following longstanding complaints over the thousands of animals killed by hunters or captured and slaughtered as they attempt to migrate into Montana
Navigating the complexity of the industry can be highly challenging for early-stage biotechs focusing on biological drug development. Once they have a robust strategy in place and have chosen a suitable partner, biotechs face other hurdles in upstream process development, manufacturing, IND filing, and regulatory…
Shipup, a Paris-based company helping online retailers with the ‘post-purchase’ customer experience, has raised €6 million from Elaia and the Smart Cities Fund, managed by Bpifrance through the Programme of Investment for the Future. With the new capital, the French company will open an office…
The global biotech industry is driven by innovation, and emerging biotechs are at the wheel. Emerging biotechs are taking control of drug development pipelines. In 2018, 74% of new drugs launched were registered by emerging biopharma companies. The key? Successful drug development strategies. Aided by…
Belgian startup EMAsphere has raised €2.5 million, from Sambrinvest and Luxembourg’s Dedicated Venture Capital, to continue expanding its B2B SaaS platform, which collects a company’s financial data and customer information in one place. Co-CEO Didier Vankeerberghen says monthly recurring revenue has increased by 90 percent…
French company inHEART, a cloud-based medical imaging solution for cardiac patients, has raised €3.7 million from Elaia and Aquitaine Science Transfert. The funds will be used to accelerate commercial development in Europe, enter the US market and continue product development in artificial intelligence. Commenting on…
Estonian startup Veriff, provider of an identity protection platform, has raised $15.5 million to fuel global growth and sell to more enterprise customers, as the company prepares for an even larger Series B round in the future. Investors include previous backers Y Combinator and Mosaic…
Contxto – Startups have achieved great feats within a lab. But now it’s (figuratively) the other way around. IDB Lab—the Inter-American Development Bank’s innovation arm—wants to cultivate some startups of its own. Yesterday (1), IDB Lab announced it will be investing into the 500 Luchadores…
LatamList – Jüsto, the leading e-grocer in Latin America, recently raised $12M in a Pre-Series A round. This funding will help the online supermarket continue its expansion throughout the region while responding to the sharp rise in demand driven by the global pandemic. This round…
Today’s Soapbox was written by Daleska Pedriquez, a Growth Marketer at Venngage. Contxto – Creating a company from scratch is a challenge, but promoting it doesn’t fall behind. In the beginning, it’s normal that you find yourself falling short, both in economic and human terms. You’ll…
Contxto – Even the best-intentioned public policy can fall a little flat. Case and point is Mexico’s mobile payment platform, CoDi. The government launched this system in September of last year and an initial survey showed many users didn’t even know what CoDi was. I’m…
The Brazilian government recently announced the Provisional Measure 972, which released $3M (R$15.9B) to support the Pronampe (National Support Program for Micro and Small Enterprises). Through Pronampe, a company can borrow up to 30% of its 2019 gross revenue, with a limit of $33.7K (R$180K)…
Contxto – Mexican Justo is getting just what it needed to continue expanding: fresh funds. Today (1) the dark store grocery delivery startup announced its bridge round for US$12 million. That means investors from its previous seed investment (like Mountain Nazca, FEMSA Ventures, Foundation Capital,…
Punjab information and Technology Board or PITB launched the e-khidmat Maraakaz app, is a flagship project of the Government of Punjab. A multitude of services will be offered to the citizens via this app. Over seventeen governmental services will be offered with this app. Not…
As technology becomes fully integrated into every aspect of the business, organisations need to adopt solutions that will enable them to become agile and keep pace with the rapidly evolving needs of a competitive landscape. Over the years, the role of IT has evolved from…
Nidal Othman & Mahmoud Nimer The last few months will be remembered as the most challenging times in this new decade for all enterprises as well as individuals. Despite COVID-19’s unprecedented global impact, StarLink has reported a record 2nd quarter and a solid finish for…
A new policy approved by Prime Minister Imran Khan on the 10th of June aims to decrease air pollution levels and the negative effects on climate change in Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan has launched an initiative to shift everyday vehicles to electric power. The…
A slightly updated version of Google Map’s interface has been rolled out. This changed interface can only be seen via the Android Auto standalone app. The update has gotten a new appearance along with new buttons The new version can only be accessed by the…
In continuation of its efforts to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, Telenor Pakistan has offered free LinkedIn learning licenses to 1,000 eligible applicants on first come first serve basis. This will help the jobseekers benefit from the resources and opportunities available online to enhance…
Authorities in Botswana do not know what has caused 275 elephants to die in recent months. Poaching has been ruled out because the carcasses were found intact.
The Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report, released Thursday, found that the world dumped a record 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste last year. Just 17.4 per cent was recycled.
One of the more standout features set to arrive in Android 11 is now going live for Google’s Messages app. As spotted by some users over on Reddit, Android 11’s ‘Bubbles’ feature can now be enabled for Messages. Bubbles, for those unfamiliar with the feature,…
Facebook has disclosed that it mistakenly shared user data with around 5,000 developers even after their access should have expired. Apps on Facebook that haven’t been used for 90 days are supposed to be prevented from accessing users’ personal data. This security measure was introduced…
Huawei’s AppGallery, the third-largest app marketplace globally, only officially launched in Canada back in early May. Still, Huawei, the second-largest smartphone manufacturer in the world is already working with several Canadian partners to get their apps on the store to ensure the AppGallery is fully…
The government has delayed the launch of its ‘COVID Alert’ contact tracing app, which was supposed to roll out in Ontario on July 2nd. A spokesperson for the Ontario Ministry of Health told MobileSyrup in an email that the province is continuing to “work with…
Radiation levels over northern Europe are rising and nobody knows the source. The direction of the radioactive particles indicates Russia may be involved, but the country has denied anything is out of the ordinary. Nuclear watchdogs have discovered that ships involved with weapons testing were…
Advocacy groups in the United States and the European Union issued a statement on Wednesday rallying against Google’s acquisition of Fitbit. The statement was signed by twenty advocacy groups from countries around the world, primarily in the USA and Europe. Google currently has a bid…
India’s Reliance Jio Platforms, which recently concluded a $15.2 billion fundraise run, is ready to enter a new business: Video conferencing. On Thursday evening, the firm — backed by Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man — formally launched JioMeet, its video-conference service. Like Zoom and Google…
Amazon Prime Video is teaming up with Bethesda and Westworld’s creators for a Fallout TV series.
Apple was awarded a slightly macabre patent for scanning the veins in someone’s hands to determine finger position, thus enabling gesture controls. This technology could potentially be used in Apple Watch or the smart glasses the company is allegedly developing. Apple develops X-Ray vision. Sort…
Canon has announced a livestream of its ‘biggest product launch yet’, here’s how to tune in.
It won’t be a long trip, with the astronauts scheduled to return home after about 14 days on the ISS. However, it will be an important moment for SpaceX nonetheless. It will prove that not only is the Crew Dragon capsule itself viable for space…
It’s a challenging time. COVID-19 has forced significant changes. People are working remotely and businesses are scrambling to keep their doors open. It happened in the blink of an eye and most people were caught unprepared. What has this taught you about the culture of…
Say goodbye to questionable listings and unresponsive realtors
Despite changes to the smartphone supply chain, we still expect to see these phone releases in the coming months.
Today Microsoft reported its third-quarter, fiscal 2020 quarter earnings, the period of time corresponding to Q1 2020 on the regular calendar. The technology giant generated $35 billion in revenue, up 15% from the year-ago period. That top line led to $13 billion in operating income…
Many of us have extra time on our hands and lots of kids are out of school in the midst of the pandemic. Enter a new super fun app for kids (and adults) called “Here Kitty!” that lets you play hide and seek with iPhone….
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