Month: August 2024

In response to the recent escalation of tensions between Nigerian and South African users on social media, Bolt has taken swift action to address the situation that has disrupted its platform. The feud, which spiraled into a series of retaliatory actions, saw users from both countries engaging in fake ride requests as a form of digital protest. South Africans initiated the "Request in Nigeria Challenge," where they would order rides through the Bolt app in Nigeria only to cancel them […]

A brewing storm between Nigerian and South African Bolt users has escalated into a full-blown online feud, resulting in a wave of retaliatory actions that have left both drivers and riders caught in the crossfire. What started as isolated incidents has now spiraled into a significant disruption on the ride-hailing platform, with users from both nations engaging in a digital tit-for-tat that threatens to destabilize the service. The tension was ignited after a highly publicized controversy involving Chidimma Adetshina, a […]

Andela, the talent outsourcing company that achieved unicorn status, has appointed Carrol Chang as its new Chief Executive Officer. Chang succeeds co-founder Jeremy Johnson, who is stepping down from the CEO role but will remain on Andela’s board. Chang will join the board on September 17. Her extensive experience includes serving as the global head of driver and courier operations at Uber, as well as roles at McKinsey & Company and the Department of Homeland Security. “I am deeply grateful […]

  Samsung Surprises Galaxy Users with Exciting New Feature Upgrade Samsung is expanding its Galaxy AI technology to a broader range of devices, including several older models. After debuting on the Galaxy S24, the AI-powered Circle To Search feature is now set to arrive on the Galaxy A55, A54, A35, and A34, as well as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+. This unexpected move brings advanced AI capabilities to Samsung’s mid-range A-series, which had previously been left […]

  WhatsApp Introduces Like Button for Status Updates WhatsApp is set to roll out a new feature that allows users to react to status updates with a like button. This feature, currently being tested by beta users on both Android and iOS, will enable users to instantly notify their contacts when they like a status update, streamlining the process of engagement. Unlike before, where users had to manually check who viewed their status, notifications will now be sent automatically whenever […]