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If you give an informal worker a smartphone, free data and digitally train them, you will be able to positively impact their earning capacity – Fadé Ogunro

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With over 15 years’ experience in: Print and Broadcast Journalism, Digital Marketing, Fashion, Entertainment and TV Production. She began her career with Google in the UK, published articles in Vogue UK, Guardian Newspaper Nigeria, produced and hosted a popular radio show on The Beat99.9FM as well as two TV shows for DSTV. In 2011, she co-founded Film Factory Productions which specializes in TV adverts, documentaries music videos. Her clients include GE, GT Bank, CocaCola, Microsoft, Ferrari, Puma, MTV, Lancôme, MTN, Airtel, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage and many more superstars. Collectively, the projects she produced within Africa has amassed over 1.5billion views on YouTube and won various prestigious awards. Today Fade Ogunro is the Founder and CEO at BookingsAfrica.Com

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Facebook unveils its 2020 Africa year in review

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Commenting, Kojo Boakye, Director of Public Policy, Africa said: “We know this year has brought many unexpected challenges around the world, including here in Africa. The COVID pandemic has changed the way we work, come together, and impacted many economies and local businesses. Despite this, we continue to see and hear so many stories of resilience, strength and growth. As Facebook, we remain committed to the continent, and our 2020 highlights reinforce just some of these investments and the impact we’ve been able to have by supporting the growing ecosystems of developers, SMBs, creatives, and many other communities.”

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Google, Facebook, and Twitter halt government data requests after new Hong Kong security law

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The new policies are in response to China’s new national security law in Hong Kong, which was first proposed in May. Hong Kong has traditionally enjoyed significant independence from mainland China, but the central Chinese government has tightened restrictions on speech in Hong Kong in recent months, bringing a gradual end to the “one country, two systems” principle. China’s push toward more control has led to widespread protests across Hong Kong, which began last year.

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Berla Mundi introduces financial titbits in association with Absa

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According to Berla, “There is almost nothing fun about looking over your bank statement and realising you spent a quarter of your income on things you had no need for. You’ll be surprised to find out that even seemingly insignificant expenses, cumulatively, may be taking much of your income than you can imagine. If you are determined to achieve the goals you have been focused on for so long, you may have to detoxify your spending habits—just as doctors advise that you cut back on sugar or alcohol.”

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MTN customers can now browse for free with opera mini and opera news

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MTN’s partnership with Opera is one of many interventions put in place by the business to support customers in these trying time. Some of the interventions include the provision of free Internet connectivity to over 100 educational sites for private and public schools students across the country.

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Tech professionals: 5 best companies for remote work opportunities

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Data Engineers, DevOps, Product Managers, Software Developers UX Designers — and the like — are always on the lookout for good remote work opportunities. If you happen to find yourself in that situation, or know anyone like that then, stick around; there’s bound to be something here that would interest you.

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