The service is now available in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nyeri with plans to extend it to Kakamega, Kericho and a number of other towns. Also Read : This is Safaricom’s M-PESA 1-Tap and how it works For a start, the merchants where customers can now make payments with M-PESA 1Tap include Shell, Naivas, Choppies, KenolKobil, KFC, Oil Libya, Total, and QuickMart. The merchant solution currently involves an NFC based reader integrated to merchants Lipa Na M-PESA tills....

Just recently, Max.ng raised $7 million from investors to expand their service. We have reasons to believe that Tricycle-hailing service is one area Max.ng hopes to expand to with the funds raised. Remember that Opay launched its own tricycle-hailing service “OTrike” early this month in Aba. The ride-hailing space in Nigeria has been at the peak of competitiveness of late, with Gokada shutting down temporarily to restrategize and Opay launching OTrike and its Bus-hailing service “O-Bus”....

Having electricity is one of those things considered a right or a privilege depending on which part of the world you are. Research has shown that access to electricity is linked to a better quality of life especially when it comes to health services. Increasing access to electricity would then mean extending national grids to all the corners of the country. The grid is basically a collection of thousands of miles of copper or Aluminium cables, power generators, transformers, substations, switch gears and the like connected systematically to transfer power from where it is generated to where it is consumed....

What we liked Lots of tweaks and improvements Some new awesome apps Style-swap covers Lumia Selfie app Lumia Help + Tips app Windows Keyboard experience What we didn’t Like 3 hours to get full charge No Corning Gorilla glass 8GB ROM is too small Not all my favorite apps are available on Windows Lot of pre-installed Apps not useful in Africa. The Unboxing The Microsoft Lumia comes in a white, thin and minimalist package with images of the Lumia 540 on the front and the back....

Ordinarily, it’s not been possible to install windows software on Linux based Operating systems, however, there’s been a workaround of running Microsoft Office on Linux using “Crossover Office” by CodeWeavers or using the popular Windows emulator called Wine. So Linux users have been using Openoffice and more recently Libreoffice(yes there’s lots of politics in opensource too) as alternative office productivity suits. So when when Jake Markhus posted the story on Linux User group emailing list which am put of, Stephen S Musoke, a re-known software developer who currently works as a Program Coordinator at Mercy Corps had this to say; Personally am a full time linux user who does lots of document creation given my kind of work....

The new portal that is powered by Nutcracker Technologies Kenya Ltd will see all financial information and services streamed live on the portal. This is meant to increase the number of transactions by making access available to a far greater audience. Nutcracker was launched back in 2000 in South Africa by Mike Casey and Dean Casey. Nutcracker develops software applications, customized to a customer’s specifications. These applications help monitor, among other things, real-time financial markets for specific clients subscribing to its service....

Multichoice already has a streaming service dubbed Showmax which we have been using for a months now. It therefore comes as a surprise that the company is bringing competitor services to its devices. Showmax is a streaming service that works on internet-enabled devices like Smart TVs, streaming sticks and devices, smartphones, tablets, PC and gaming consoles. DStv premium customers can also watch Showmax on their Explora decoders. Multichoice is also reported to be launching another standalone streaming service based on DStv with field trials on-going in South Africa....

But how exactly does the NSSF Smart Card works? And do you need to register to get one? Let’s find out in our explainer article, let’s get started, shall we! What Exactly Is the NSSF Smart Card? NSSF Smart Card is a membership card that allows every Ugandan to withdraw NSSF savings upon qualification for benefits, pay bills, deposit, and withdraw cash from ATMs or POS machines. The card supports financial transactions and gives access to loyalty offers while enabling NSSF functionality of contributions, remittances, and timely payment of benefits....

The alternative banner adverts will be offered to companies keen on high visibility and expose their businesses through the platform at Sh100,000 per month based on how visible one wants their adverts placed. Message from the country manager In a statement, Mr. Peter Ndiang’ui said that this is an alternative way of attracting private organizations as well as companies to advertise with them while taking advantage of the high traffic that comes to OLX daily....

91mobiles says that a “reliable source close to the matter” said that the company marked its 10-year anniversary in China, and is looking to make some changes to its lineup. The source also noted that the changes will be reflected in India as well, where the company just marked its 5-year anniversary, and it’s obvious that OPPO is pushing its Reno lineup in Africa and Europe as well. So far, the new Reno line already has two devices; the Snapdragon 710-powered OPPO Reno, and the Snapdragon 855-powered OPPO Reno 10X Zoom Edition....

As you would expect, the new Oraimo FreePods 2 Pro is packed with some updates to its predecessor. So, in this article, we will be comparing the Oraimo FreePods 2 vs FreePods 2 Pro; their specs, features, prices, and all other updates. You can also check out our extensive review of the Oraimo FreePods 2 and the Oraimo FreePods 2 Pro. Oraimo FreePods 2 vs Oraimo FreePods 2 Pro: Key Specs Complete Design Turnaround Let’s kick off with the design of the new FreePod....

But when my trusty, beloved Pace Mzooka earphones met their untimely death courtesy of a door handle, it was time to hop onto the hype train and go for true wireless earbuds. A quick consult with my colleagues revealed that everyone had their own preference but the Anker Soundcore Life P2 Review were my go-to. As fate would have it, Oraimo announced their Freepods 3 just a couple of weeks ago and I thought, Oraimo is one of my favorite Africa-focused brands and I have heard good things about the previous Freepods 2 Pro so, why not get the Freepods 3?...

Recently, we saw a device on the brand’s official page, the Oraimo SoundView Portable Speaker. Of course, Oraimo has made some of the best budget TWS and Bluetooth speakers so this wasn’t anything new. But then this product does have a display. So we had to try it out. I have been using the Oraimo SoundView Portable Speaker for the past week and in this period, some things have become apparent....

Electronic modes of loading airtime were already co-existing with the airtime scratch cards which gave consumers an option of what they wanted to consume or when. These electronic modes in far flung rural areas were available in scanty amounts compared to airtime cards. The Government came out to turn around the decision of phasing out airtime scratch cards. However, this decision hasn’t been effected and airtime cards are still off the Ugandan market....

Read More: Microsoft warns Windows 7 users of the imminent end to support Windows Virtual Desktop also allows you to virtualize Windows 10 desktops to your employees as well as Windows 7 desktop too which is officially going to stop receiving updates come January 14, 2020. Even at that, WVD users will be able to receive security updates on their virtual Windows 7 desktop free of charge after 2020 up until 2023 at a time when others will have to pay....

Luckily, Google launched the Read Along app to help children grow their reading skills. In this article, we’ll be looking at what the Read Along app entails, how it works and how you can set up one for your children. What’s the Google Read Along? The Google Read Along is a software designed to help children learn to read through verbal and visual feedback as they read stories aloud. Also an interactive experience, kids will have the help of their in-app buddy – Diya....

In this post, I’ll take you through what these iPhones are, where to buy them, how much they cost, and how to identify one. This should guide you to decide if you want to buy a refurbished iPhone or a new one. Hence, read through. READ MORE: How to Block ‘No Caller ID’ Calls On Your iPhone What are Refurbished iPhones? Refurbished iPhones are iPhones that were previously used by another user or as a display model and have now been restored to full working conditions....

Compared to their predecessors, the new Galaxy Note 10 flagship duo basically revolve around improved new aesthetical offerings, better camera, longer battery life, and an improved S Pen stylus. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the highlight features of both flagship devices. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Size-wise, the new Galaxy Note 10 is just about the same size as its predecessor, the Note9. The Note10 comes in three colour options (Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black) with a 6....

Android is what made Samsung what it is today There’s no denying the incontestable fact that Android has catapulted Samsung to the enviable throne of being the market leader in the smartphone industry having dethroned the likes of Nokia, Blackberry and Apple from this position that they once held. The Korean maker of Galaxies shipped nearly 215 million smartphones in 2012, or about 40% of the global market. In its wake, Samsung has left a string of wrecked competition, lawsuits and an extraordinarily impressive long tail of Android-powered devices....

We really want to tell you about how fast the T7 Touch is but we also want to discuss a lot before we get there. That’s because this drive is a lot more than just a speedy little race car. The first thing you’ll notice about the Samsung T7 Touch is the square panel right on top of the SSD. It is a fingerprint reader that does not come with the T5....