The UK has long been an attractive destination for international job-seekers and despite concerns around declining immigration post-Brexit, it continues to attract vast numbers of foreign workers – including for UK tech jobs. That’s according to recent data presented by Indeed at a roundtable event held in its London HQ. The finding, led by analysts Darina Jiang and Alexander Groutides, established that searches for jobs in the UK from abroad are higher than international searches for EU roles. Competitive market for UK tech jobs In fact, searches for UK jobs by non-UK workers rose 146% from a pandemic low of…
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Dear Valued Customer, Price Adjustment on GOtv Packages On Monday November 6, 2023 we will adjust our prices across all our packages on GOtv. We understand the impact this change may have on you – our valued customer, but the rise in the cost of business operations, has led us to make this difficult decision It remains our mission to provide the best entertainment and viewing experience to you and are committed to continue to deliver high-quality content and unparalleled service. So, from Monday, 6 November 2023, the price adjustment will take effect as follows: GOtv Package …
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Dear Valued Customer, Price Adjustment on DStv Packages On Monday November 6, 2023 we will adjust our prices across all our packages on DStv. We understand the impact this change may have on you – our valued customer, but the rise in the cost of business operations, has led us to make this difficult decision. It remains our mission to provide the best entertainment and viewing experience to you and are committed to continue to deliver high-quality content and unparalleled service. So, from Monday, 6 November 2023, the price adjustment will take effect as follows: DStv Package …
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The House of Representatives is planning to enact laws that would regulate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Nigeria. Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas disclosed on Monday. that this move was to guide against abuse such as identity theft. Abbas, who made the disclosure at the 7th Convocation Ceremony organised by the National Institute For Legislative And Democratic Studies in collaboration with the University of Benin, held in Abuja, stressed the need for Nigeria to have a regulatory framework in place for emerging technologies. According to him, although new technologies such as AI and robotics have immense benefits, there is a…
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South African mobility startup WhereIsMyTransport has ceased its operations due to an inability to secure the necessary funding to continue its mission. Founded in 2016, WhereIsMyTransport operated as a significant big data platform for sustainable mobility in emerging markets, aggregating and integrating data to create an open data platform. Their solutions served cities, transportation operators, and passengers, offering coordinated and monitored services, system integration, and user access through various endpoints. The company, which had a presence in South Africa and Mexico, had previously secured substantial funding, including a US$14.5 million Series A extension round, bringing their total funding to over…
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Injaro Investment Advisors, a Ghanaian private capital fund manager, has unveiled an investment in Zeepay Ghana Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned global mobile finance service (MFS) provider. The $2 million equity injection is part of Zeepay’s ongoing Series A.5 fundraising round and signifies the first investment from Injaro Ghana Venture Capital Fund (IGVCF). Injaro joins a consortium of international investors backing Zeepay, a pioneer in digital termination of remittances (DTR) and mobile money services operating across over 20 countries. Since its establishment in 2014, Zeepay has specialized in facilitating cross-border payments into mobile wallets, particularly in underserved markets. Injaro’s investment aims…
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Ivory Coast has unveiled a shift in its tax policy aimed at boosting its tax revenue. As part of this change, online sales platforms and digital services in the country will now be subject to the Value Added Tax (VAT), marking a substantial transformation in the nation’s fiscal landscape. The General Tax Directorate (DGI) made this known in a press release seen by Ripples Nigeria on Monday, October 29, 2023. The new development will include online sales platforms and digital services in the VAT framework. The newly affected operations encompass a wide array of digital services, spanning online advertising, data…
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Emergency Mass Notification System and Mass Notification Software Planning An emergency preparedness strategy starts with a comprehensive risk analysis of the city and its assets – both people and buildings – before establishing how best to protect those assets during an emergency situation. Based on this assessment, cities can create their Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), as well as policies and procedures designed to aid response and recovery during disaster situations. This EOP serves as the City’s ultimate authority for coordinating and conducting operations following an emergency, outlining emergency planning, organization, response, recovery policies and procedures, as well…
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Verod Capital and AfricInvest have announced the consolidation of a majority stake in iSON Xperiences, an ICT solutions provider in Africa. Danladi Verheijen, Cofounder and Managing Partner at Verod Capital, disclosed this in a press release seen by Ripples Nigeria on Tuesday. iSON Xperiences is a customer service and outsourcing company, specializing in delivering BPO, business process management, and digital customer experience solutions across Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and India. The firm serves over 500 million end-users in diverse sectors, and employs more than 18,000 individuals across 19 countries. The new capital infusion is expected to enable diversification of…
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Tech entrepreneur and billionaire, Elon Musk, has revealed plans to make X, formerly known as Twitter, to become a “Ads-Bed” for low-paying users. Musk disclosed this in a tweet, noting that the team will soon launch two new tiers of premium subscriptions. “One is lower cost with all features, but no reduction in ads, and the other is more expensive, but has no ads,” Musk stated. The billionaire owner of the microblogging site did not provide further detail on the proposed subscription plans. The new development comes after introducing a $1 service charge for new users, with test ongoing in…
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Telecommunications company, MTN, has named David Behr, a former executive at Liquid Intelligent Technologies, as the CEO of its new ICT Centre of Excellence. Behr will take on this role starting on November 1st, as he seeks to accelerate MTN’s cloud, cybersecurity, internet-of-things, and platform solutions for enterprise customers. His appointment is expected to help MTN achieve its “Ambition 2025” strategy. The strategy will see MTN focusing on the development of world-class ICT solutions, including strategic alliances with major cloud computing infrastructure providers, also known as ‘hyperscalers.’ Behr will succeed Vaughn Naidoo, who served as the interim CEO of the…
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A Saudi Arabia-based property technology (proptech) firm, Ejari, has closed a pre-seed funding round, raising $1 million (SAR 3.75 million). The round was led by Sanabil 500 MENA and Hambro Perks’ Oryx Fund, with participation from several angel investors. Established in 2022 by Yazeed Al-Shamsi, Fahad Albedah, Mohammed Alkhelewy, and Khalid Almunif, Ejari offers a unique Rent Now, Pay Later (RNPL) solution for residential rentals, addressing the need for more flexible payment options in the Saudi rental market. Ejari introduced its RNPL service in the second quarter of 2023 after obtaining a license from the Real Estate General Authority of…
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A company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Famous Brands, has announced venturing into restaurant management technology ecosystem. The investment comes as an equity stake in Munch Software, an associate company, with the aim of leading the digitization. In a statement to their investors, Famous Brands expressed their anticipation of a profound impact through the new partnership. Collaborating with Munch Software, the team seeks to achieve their vision of digitizing the restaurant management technology landscape. The partnership is also expected to help Munch Software expand its operations and reach a broader audience. The company further highlighted the growing presence…
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Microsoft is starting to roll out new changes to Windows Ink that let you write anywhere you can type in Windows 11. After months of previewing the changes, the handwriting-to-text conversion now works inside search boxes and other elements of Windows 11 where you’d normally type your input. Microsoft has started rolling out the KB5031455 non-security update as a preview to Windows 11 users yesterday. You simply have to head to Windows Update and toggle the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” setting to get this update before it’s available fully in the coming weeks. If you…
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Microsoft has started testing new updates to its Xbox app on Windows 11 that improve the experience on handheld devices and smaller screens. In an Xbox test app released earlier this week, Microsoft has introduced a new compact mode that greatly reduces the sidebar on the left-hand side. Compact mode is designed to improve “the experience on handhelds and small screens,” according to Microsoft — it also works on any size screen. It’s a relatively minor UI change, but very welcome on devices like the ROG Ally where you only have a 7-inch display. Windows 11 is a pretty cramped…