Trying out a new online betting platform can be exciting, but also a bit uncertain. To truly understand what 1win.africa has to offer, I decided to test it myself over the course of seven days. From the first click on the registration button to making my first bet and eventually withdrawing my winnings, every step revealed something new about the platform. Here’s a brief look at my initial impressions before we dive deeper. Getting started was surprisingly quick. The registration process took less than a minute — no unnecessary steps or complications. Right after signing up, I made my first…
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Changes in snow temperature throughout the day greatly affect ski behavior and gliding speed. As the weather warms up, the snow becomes wetter, which increases resistance and requires the use of different waxes. This minimizes speed loss when temperatures drop from -8°C in the morning to 0°C at noon. Skiers adjust their technique for icy slopes, and sports betting adjusts with shifting odds. During competitions, service teams monitor the forecast and measure snow moisture every 30–40 minutes. This control allows for quick adjustments to be made to the ski preparation. If the temperature drops, a hard wax is used, and…
Vertiv has announced its participation as a bronze sponsor at the upcoming connectivity-focused event, International Telecoms Week (ITW) Africa 2025. Taking place between 09 and 11 September 2025 at the Radisson Blu in Upper Hill, Nairobi, event organisers expect to draw in hundreds of participants from all over Africa and will include key players within the connectivity and digital infrastructure space. Vertiv’s ITW Africa booth will showcase its modular, energy-efficient power and cooling systems, developed to meet the operational and environmental needs of African businesses. In particular, the company will present its latest integrated solutions offering, including prefabricated rack, row, aisle, and modular data centres. Vertiv will…
Today, mobile phones are no longer just communication devices. They are gateways to our personal, professional, and financial lives. From banking apps to private messages, health trackers to photo libraries, smartphones have become vaults of our most sensitive data. But unlike traditional vaults, they are not always impenetrable. Tech companies have faced questions about how they handle user information. In 2020, reports suggested Xiaomi’s browser was tracking user activity, even in private mode. The company strongly denied any wrongdoing, saying the reports misrepresented its practices. Around the same time, other global giants were also under the spotlight. Facebook faced the…
The integration between MetaTrader 4 and TradingView represents one of the most powerful combinations available to intermediate traders seeking to elevate their market analysis capabilities. While MT4 excels in execution and automated trading, TradingView dominates the charting landscape with its intuitive interface, advanced drawing tools, and comprehensive technical indicators. This synergy allows traders to harness the best of both platforms, creating a seamless workflow that enhances decision-making and trade execution efficiency. Many traders struggle with the limitations of MT4’s native charting capabilities, often finding themselves switching between multiple platforms to access the analytical depth they require. The solution lies in…
IXAfrica has closed a multi-tranche financing package with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a division of FirstRand Limited, to fund its next growth phase. Withnthius funding, IXAfrica will be able to deliver an additional 20 megawatts (MW) of IT power capacity at its Nairobi data centre campus. The financing builds on the initial 2.25MW already in service. According to the company, the expansion will position its Nairobi campus to attract more hyperscale cloud providers and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. “Closing this financing with RMB secures our next phase of growth and positions us to welcome more hyperscale and AI customers,” said…
Visa has announced the launch of Visa Pay, an innovative mobile solution that provides access to digital payments and account-to-account money movement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Visa Pay is an interoperable and secure way for banked and unbanked consumers to pay, get paid, and move money across participating banks and mobile networks. With a focus on accessibility, affordability, and convenience, Visa Pay is tailored to meet the unique financial needs of individuals and businesses in the country. As a mobile-first solution, Visa Pay offers easy enrolment, advanced risk and fraud prevention capabilities, and near real-time account-to-account…
Westcon-Comstor has announced significant progress in reducing carbon emissions and expanding its use of renewable energy. The company’s latest annual Responsible Business report reveals that it now sources 50% of electricity globally from renewables – up from 42% last year – marking a major step toward its goal of 100% by 2030. Westcon-Comstor has already transitioned fully to renewable energy in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Scope 1 and 2 emissions – those that Westcon-Comstor owns or controls either directly or indirectly – fell by 8% and 29% respectively year-on-year, with a total reduction of 24% since FY22, meaning the company is…
Hybrid work and creative projects no longer belong to the sidelines. The tools we rely on now define how effectively we can move between meetings, travel, study, and collaboration. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is built to match that new rhythm. A Screen That Feels Like a Workstation The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra features a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2960 × 1848. Vision Booster and an anti-reflective coating ensure visibility even outdoors, while eye-comfort features help reduce strain during long sessions¹. At just 5.4 mm thin, it pairs…
Women Who Build Africa (WWBA has announced that its next flagship assembly will take place in Nairobi on February 5–6, 2026. WWBA will also host Founder Workshops in Nairobi and Johannesburg on October 23, 2025 as a build up to the flagship assembly. These are designed to give women entrepreneurs access to connections, resources and visibility. The WWBA Assembly has become one of the most important gatherings for women in tech and entrepreneurship in Africa. Over the past few years, the initiative has led to real-world outcomes, including investments made off the back of connections at previous events, partnerships between…