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Google announces the launch of three new initiatives Google has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa's startup ecosystem by announcing a new Google for Startups Accelerator (GFSA) Africa class, as well as the launch and open application period for a new $3 million Black Founders Fund (BFF) Africa programme. In addition, it announced a $3 million grant from Google.org to the Tony Elumelu Foundation, a leading philanthropic organization dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs across all 54 Af.

How Migrants Abroad Finance Sustainable Families & Communities Globally, family remittances support an estimated one billion people. They are funds transferred from migrants, the majority of whom work in high-income countries, to their families or communities in low- to middle-income countries. One in every seven people is directly impacted by these inflows and is able to supplement their personal income with funds. There is evidence that remittances alleviate poverty and that 75% of remit.

Infinix Introduces the INBook X1 Laptop Series Infinix, a newcomer to the consumer electronics market, unveiled its first flagship laptop series today – the INBook X1. Combining a sleek, thin, and lightweight design with unmatched performance, the launch marks Infinix's entry into a new product category, as the company teams up with Intel and Microsoft. Infinix aims to deliver a bespoke device with industry-leading capabilities through the INBook X1 series in order to meet the growing dem.

From Konga to mPharma, Africa's logistics for health products is expanding “Do people place drug orders on Jumia? ” That was the response of the most zealous online shopper I am aware of. She purchases running shoes, mom jeans, and hair products online but is perplexed as to why anyone would purchase drugs online. It feels wrong for her to purchase ingestible medications on the same website where she shops for underwear. However, a search of Jumia's'medications & treatments' t.

Andela Review: Is It Worth It to Hire Andela? There is much to admire about Andela, whether you are an employee or a senior software engineer. The primary advantage of Andela is that the organization provides jobs and training to indigenous Africans at each of its locations. Naturally, Andela began recruiting additional part-time and full-time developers after a few years in business. Andela is phasing out — or at the very least reducing — its entry-level offerings in favor of recr.

What is an NFT? Non-fungible tokens explained, and why you shouldn’t dismiss this fad NFT, or non-fungible token, has become 2021's 'blockchain,' a term you've never heard of before that has suddenly become ubiquitous. NFTs are ubiquitous, whether it's Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey auctioning his first tweet or Kings of Leon selling their latest album. However, what is an NFT? While some regard it as the latest fad, a new crypto-esque bubble that will inevitably burst, others believe that NFTs.

What is Paystack? Paystack is an online payment platform that has established a name for itself in the business of brokering financial transactions between merchants and customers, despite their relative youth. Although the company was founded in 2015, its product offering debuted in 2016. Paystack, like its western counterparts, integrates one of the most secure payment practices available, leveraging it to enable vendors to expand their payment acceptance capabilities. Paystack, which is s.

HP Serves as a Model for Prioritizing Sustainability HP announced the release of its Sustainable Bond Framework this month. The framework will be used to issue bonds to assist the company in financing projects that contribute to a more sustainable future. Unfortunately, transitioning to a more sustainable model is not inexpensive, and while the environmental benefits are critical, financing the conversion is a challenge. HP, on the other hand, has a long history of demonstrating leadership in.

Microsoft is promoting Fluid as a way to increase productivity in Teams, Outlook, and OneNote Microsoft will expand the use of its Fluid components across a broader range of productivity and collaboration tools, including Outlook, OneNote, and Whiteboard, as part of its ongoing effort to transform how people interact with documents. When Microsoft launched fluid components two years ago, they were dubbed "atomic units of productivity." They are small apps such as tables, charts, and lists that.

Cloud computing, which is currently the hottest trend in innovative, competitive, and cost-effective technology, has swept through the business landscape. These services have been successful in providing businesses with a more secure, accessible, and highly scalable method of storing and managing data. While demand remains at an all-time high, available talent is scarce. As a result, the industry is brimming with career opportunities, including numerous high-paying roles and pathways to certif.