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A total of 48 women from Ghana have been admitted to the class of 2022/22 of the Women Techsters Fellowship, Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev) announced on Wednesday in Lagos. 

The Women Techsters initiative is aimed at bridging the digital and technology knowledge divide between men and women as well as ensuring equal access to opportunities for all. 

The fellowship received a total of 293 applications from Ghana, while only 48 sailed through the rigorous requirements needed to become a beneficiary. 

In all, a total of 1,466 beneficiaries were admitted to the Class of 2022/23 of the fellowship from a pool of 14,509 who applied from 15 African countries which equals about 10 per cent of total applications.

The Women Techsters Fellowship is a free experiential technology learning and upskilling program for young girls and women between the ages of 16 to 40 across 15 African countries.

A total of 1,167 women from Nigeria were admitted into the program out of 10,912 who applied. Kenya had the second-highest number of beneficiaries 68 while 48 Ghanaian women were accepted into the program. Ethiopia has 32 beneficiaries in the program, Uganda has 29, and 24 South Africans have also been admitted for the 2022/23 calendar year. Egypt has 24, Mozambique 12, Madagascar 12, Tanzania 11, Algeria and Sudan have six apiece. Angola and Morocco have 4 students each in the program while DR Congo has a total of three students in the program.

The women will be trained in Mobile Development, Software Development, Product Design, Product Management, Cybersecurity, Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Blockchain and Mixed Reality/3D.

Speaking at the announcement press conference, Women Techsters Initiative Lead, Blessing Ashi, revealed that the process of selection was rigorous as the program requires only the best and most dedicated fellows.

“We started the registration process in March 2022 and we had three stages of assessments for the beneficiaries and I can categorically say that we have selected the best based on the performance of beneficiaries across all three stages.

“I want to say congratulations to everyone who made it this far and I hope that the skills to be acquired during this learning phase will stand you out amongst your peers. Stay true to the program and I wish you the best.”

Co-founder and Executive Director at Tech4Dev, Oladiwura Oladepo, encouraged the beneficiaries to give their 100 per cent to the program.

“Congratulations for making it into the fellowship but I must tell you that this is the time to put in work because without putting in the effort, success may not be guaranteed. It takes long hours, sometimes sleepless nights but I can assure you that success is just around the corner if you stay dedicated.

“Our goal is to train 5 million women across Africa by 2030 and we believe that when the call for application comes for the next fellowship calendar, we’ll have not just more applicants from Ghana but more beneficiaries.”

The Women Techsters Fellowship, launched in 2021, is a year-long immersive training and experiential learning program for young girls and women across Africa to acquire deep tech skills through 6 months of intensive training, 6-month internship, and mentorship.

In its first year, the Women Techsters Fellowship received over 4,800 applications from 19 countries and accepted 338 beneficiaries into the program, which is a 7% acceptance rate from 5 countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa.

The Women Techsters initiative is aimed at bridging the digital and technology knowledge divide between men and women as well as ensuring equal access to opportunities for all.

TECNO, one of the top mobile phone brands in Africa and a major player worldwide launched its most anticipated CAMON 19 series globally on 14^th June 2022 in NewYork and is set to launch CAMON 19 series in Ghana on Saturday, June 18^th, 2022 in an exclusive top tier event at the plush Grand Arena-Accra.

CAMON 19 Series is the latest update to the TECNO CAMON series with notable technological advancement. It is the perfect fusion of stylish design and state-of-the-art technology with its slim bezel and notable dual-ring, triple-camera layout. Apart from being the most awaited smartphone by Ghanaians, it has won world-renowned iF Design Award 2022 for its camera module and Stylish & innovative design as well as the MUSE Design Award 2022 for Product Design of its Art edition.

During the Global Launch in Newyork, Stonebwoy highlighted that, the new TECNO CAMON 19 series will help ghanaians access new levels of enhanced camera technology with several new features designed to elevate user experience. The Ghana launch comes as a follow up to this and also serves as the official unveling of TECNO CAMON 19 series on the Ghanaian market.

Talking about the launch, the Branch Manager for TECNO stated that “ The launch will be a night of fun and a display of innovative technology and design. TECNO is ready to thrill Ghanaians with exciting features. The CAMON 19 Series represents the next evolution of the CAMON Series experience with the slimmest bezel and an innovative design”.

Follow @TECNOMobileGhana on social media for details about the event.

TECNO, one of the top mobile phone brands in Africa and a major player worldwide has globally launched its most anticipated CAMON 19 series on 14^th June 2022 at Rockefeller Center in New York with Stonebwoy attending this notable event.

The Global launch showcased how TECNO CAMON 19 series has bridged the challenges associated with photography in nighttime and low-light conditions with its improved 64MP bright night portrait photography technology and the slimmest 0.98mm bezel yet.

According to the General Manager of TECNO, Jack Guo; “The TECNO CAMON 19 series is the answer for consumers around the world who are seeking a premium smartphone that combines style and performance with an elevated photographic experience. We’re very proud to introduce the TECNO CAMON 19 series that continues to reinforce TECNO’s commitment to exploring more possibilities in the fusion of technology, innovation, and design.”

In a short speech by Stonebwoy, the new TECNO CAMON 19 series will help Ghanaians deliver new levels of creative and quality content, simplifying shooting and editing with several new features designed to elevate the camera experience.

For video enthusiasts, this industry-first 64MP main camera and an RGBW lens co-developed with Samsung, the CAMON 19 Pro’s super night camera sets new standards for accurately capturing bright, clear images and portraits in less-than-optimal lighting situations.

TECNO, being the most popular brand with a comprehensive mobile device portfolio on the Ghanaian market, is wasting no time to bring the most anticipated smartphone, CAMON 19 series to Ghana. The new model is set to launch in Ghana on 18^th June 2022 in Ghana with Stonebwoy to highlight this grand event.

Dancehall/Reggae Artiste, Livingstone Etse Satekla popularly known as Stonebwoy to attend the Global launch of TECNO most anticipated smartphone – the CAMON 19 series which is set to take place in New York City atop the iconic Rockefeller Center on June 14, 2022. Stonebwoy’s Brand Ambassadorship with TECNO began in October 2020, two (2) years ago and has since amplified the voice of the brand while connecting more people to the power and innovation of the brand.

TECNO, one of the top mobile phone brands in Africa and a major player worldwide has been dedicated to transforming state-of-the-art technologies into localized products under the guideline of “Think Globally, Act Locally” with strong presence in more than 50 countries across the globe. As a brand, TECNO has become the most popular brand with comprehensive mobile device portfolio ranging from mid-range models like the POP series, the most popular SPARK series to premium models such as PHANTOM and CAMON series on the Ghanaian market. 

TECNO’s latest CAMON 19 series, apart from being the most awaited smartphone of the year, has won the world-renowned iF Design Award 2022 for its camera module and Stylish & innovative design as well as the MUSE Design Award 2022 for Product Design of its Art edition. The CAMON 19 series is the perfect fusion of stylish design and state-of-the-art technology with its slim bezel and notable dual-ring, triple-camera layout.

According to Stonebwoy, he is extremely honoured to be part of this giant step forward in design and innovative technology of TECNO closing the gap between professional camera and smartphone photography. The Brand Manager of TECNO Mobile Ghana stated that CAMON 19 series will be launched in the Ghanaian market on 18th of June 2022 in grand style.

For more updates on the unveiling of the CAMON 19 series in Ghana, follow @TECNOMobileGhana on social media.

High above the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York City, on the 65th floor in Bar Sixty Five atop the iconic Rockefeller Center, TECNO has announced plans to unveil its innovative CAMON 19 series smartphone series during a spectacular global launch event on June 14. 

This is a fitting, sky-scraping venue for a premium global smartphone brand that’s clearly on the rise. This news indicates TECNO is taking a big step forward with regards to its global reach and its focus on premium offerings by integrating fashion with innovative technology. 

Not only is TECNO the first smartphone manufacturer to launch a product from the heights of Rockefeller Center, but it’s also the first time the company has held a global launch event in New York City, or the United States ever. The “Big Apple” was selected as a backdrop for the event based on its standing as the epicenter of art, fashion and design as well as the fact that the city speaks to the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit in all of us. 

“New York is a global trendsetter in many dimensions, including fashion, art and design, which appeals to TECNO customers. The selection of New York City shows TECNO’s strength in fashion and technology innovation and its brand vision to bring the perfect fusion of stylish design and the state-of-the-art technology to our users,” said Lucia Liu, TECNO Chief Brand Director. 

This announcement has driven great anticipation around the arrival of the new CAMON series. Although the details of the launch and features of the CAMON 19 series are still unknown, one thing is for sure, it’s not just a premium device but also a work of art for its outstanding and stylish design. 

In fact, the TECNO CAMON 19 Series recently won the world-renowned iF Design Award, where it was praised for its incredibly slim bezel as well as its dual-ring, triple-camera layout. According to TECNO, the brand will continue its focus on the fusion of technology and fashion, and TECNO has teased that this new series will definitely exceed expectations with regards to its appearance, which will be officially unveiled at the upcoming launch event in NYC. 

Photography and performance also continues to be a key focus for TECNO. Thanks tothe brand’s joint development with Samsung, CAMON 19’s RGBW lens technology will bring a better low-light shooting experience with advanced light sensitivity and reduced light crosstalk. TECNO has also announced that it is among the first to make Android 13 beta available on its latest CAMON 19 Pro 5G, and shared plans to update to Android 12 on its CAMON 18 series, which will definitely provide more a secure and technologically advanced experience for CAMON users. 

In terms of the event, sources suggest that it will be hosted by a famous technology host and some other big influencer names will participate to share their insights on the new phone as well. The CAMON 19 series launch event will take place on June 14 in NYC. What else could be in store for this innovative and artistic phone announcement? Let’s stay tuned.

Infinix recently announced the launch of the all-new HOT 12 Series which comprises the HOT 12, Hot 12 Play, and a lighter version-the HOT 12i. This fresh line of products integrates premium style, long-endurance, and fun. The Infinix HOT 12 Series is equipped with a super-fast processor, and a massive Pro-Level gaming screen for electronic sports to create an ideal game entertainment platform. It also comes with a huge battery, a fast-charging capability, and the famous Dar-link game optimization engine to stimulate all-day gaming pleasure. The trendy straight-edge design presents light and thin scientific and technological aesthetics, for a powerful and stylish Infinix HOT series mobile device.

Eric Zheng, Infinix Product Manager expressed: “We are continuously committed to designing intelligent smartphones with excellent performance and trendy aesthetics for young consumers, and we will constantly bring the latest, best, and most cost-effective products to users. The Infinix HOT 12 series has achieved a breakthrough in improved performance, ultra-long endurance, and trendy aesthetics, which allows young people around the world to express themselves through their smartphones. ” Brand Ambassador for Infinix Ghana, Shatta Wale also had this to say about Infinix Hot Series,’’

A Blazing-Fast Chipset

Thanks to the blazing fast MediaTek G85 gaming chipset, The Infinix HOT 12 comfortably handles higher frame rates to run demanding games resulting in shorter response times and faster communication connections. The G85 gaming chipset adopts dual-core flagship CPU architecture, two fast ARM Cortex-A75 cores up to 2 GHz for performance tasks and six small ARM Cortex-A55 cores up to 1.8 GHz for efficiency. All eight cores can be used together thanks to heterogeneous multiprocessing support. These headline features combined make for a fantastic gaming smartphone enabling HOT 12 to run the top games in sublime quality for an immersive gaming experience. HOT 12 PLAY’s chip comes from the new Octa-core platform with powerful performance up to 2.3GHz, bringing you faster game speed and telecom connection as well

Power All Day Long

The Infinix HOT 12 uses a massive 5000mAh battery whiles the HOT 10 Play uses a 6000mAh battery, both models feature a fast-charging and ultra-power mode to ensure consistent performance alongside rapid juice ups for all day long battery life. It also supports Type-C interface supercharge with a 50% power up time of just 50 minutes allowing users to focus more on their games and less on their battery levels.

The Infinix HOT 12 series is equipped with Infinix self-developed battery-lasting technology to further improve battery quality, which improves the longevity by approximately 25% in a single click. With just 5% power remaining, an additional 2.6 hours of usage can be unlocked using Ultra Power Mode.

Packed With Memory

Stacked with enormous memory & RAM sizes, the HOT 12 series allows users to run multiple demanding applications with ease and operate them smoothly with the ability to switch between apps without lag and the storage to keep everything in one place. Gamers can enjoy fluid frame rates and blazing speed when playing the latest games giving them a considerable advantage over players with older devices. 

Infinix’s self-developed RAM fusion technology allows HOT 12 phones to support 5GB of extended RAM and up to 11GB of combined RAM, increasing the number of background cached applications by three to nine and improving the average launch time of TOP20 applications by 10%-50%. The extra RAM gives users power when they need it for a sublime smartphone experience in a wide variety of usage scenarios.

Trendy Eye-catching Design

The Infinix HOT 12 Series features a superbly trendy flat-edge flagship smartphone design language for an eye-catching look. The straight-edge design gives the device a visibly thinner effect of a 3mm textured look with cleaner lines. The angular exterior is paired with a rich reflection of flowing light and shadow representing a strong & bold image. The devices come with rich & vibrant color options including Racing Black, Legend White & Origin blue giving young consumers a color option for every occasion.

The HOT 12 features a full ‘’6.82” 90Hz Pro-Level E-sports screen for a silky-smooth display. It also provides almost instant visual feedback on touch input with a 180Hz touch sampling rate giving the HOT 12 a snappy response rate which is ideal for smartphone gaming and demanding applications.

Rich Immersive Sound

HOT 12 comes fully upgraded with both dual upper and lower speakers for a truly immersive audio experience with deep lows, clear mids, and rich crisp highs. Users can enjoy a top-quality audio experience when listing to music, consuming online media, and playing fast-paced games where footsteps can be heard giving gamers an advantage when another player is on the hunt.

The Infinix HOT 12 also delivers a fantastic photographic experience for users with a clean user interface. Fully equipped with an 8MP AI front camera, 13MP AI triple rear camera, and a powerful image algorithm, HOT 12 provides an AI portrait that enhances the focus of every snapshot in the best way possible. The XOS 10 operating system redefines style with a brand-new design and artistic chromatic aberration through Smart Scene and integrates some applications designed for a smarter life. Its built-in XArena enhances your gaming experience by integrating game applications on smartphones into a single area and enabling game boosters to boost performance. There is also a quick setting that mutes messages and calls during a gaming session so users can focus on the task at hand. Combined with the underlying game optimization algorithm through Dar-Link, it brings users an immersive gaming entertainment experience unrivaled by smartphones at its attainable price point.

AvailabilityInfinix HOT 12 Series will be available at all accredited Infinix outlets nationwide at the following prices;

Hot 12

4GB ram + 128GB rom = GHS 1248

Hot 12 Play

4GB ram + 64GB rom = GHS 999

4GB ram + 128GB rom = GHS 1168

Hot 12i

2GB ram + 64GB rom = GHS 858

For online purchase, please visit https://www.jumia.com.gh/mobile-phones/infinix/

Plendify is widening its reach in Asia through a partnership with Proxtera, a neutral hub connecting B2B marketplaces to simplify trade for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Proxtera is live with 18 progressive platforms across Asia and Africa, providing access to over 440,000 SMEs in our network.

With this partnership, Plendify will gain access to Proxtera’s robust ecosystem connecting African SMEs with international buyers, wholesalers, and manufacturers and also provide end-to-end solutions that provide trade support and value added services such as cross-border payment and financing facilities.

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Suppliers on Plendify will have access to a vast network of new buyers and sellers around the world.

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Hongkong, 13 April 2022 – Recently, the winners of the world-renowned iF Design Award have been announced. TECNO won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2022 in the Product and the Telecommunication categories for the outstanding product design of its Phantom X and CAMON 19 Pro. This marks TECNO’s debut award in the international design competition, reaffirming the brand’s commitment to technological innovation and continual breakthroughs.

As one of the most influential industrial design awards in the world, iF DESIGN AWARD is known as the “Oscar of product design” for its “independent, rigorous and reliable” screening standards and its impact. It serves as a benchmark for global industrial design and development trends. Therefore, winning the iF DESIGN AWARD means being recognized by international authorities in industrial design. This year, a record number of close to 11,000 entries from 57 countries was submitted at iF DESIGN AWARD. Albeit the tough competition, Phantom X and CAMON 19 Pro outperformed other entries, winning over the 132-member jury of independent design experts worldwide, the largest jury ever assembled.

Phantom X is TECNO’s all-round flagship imaging series. It uses a 6.7-inch 70° curved-edged display screen with a patterned glass back. The exquisite craftsmanship allows PHANTOM X to present a unique texture and elegant taste in the interlaced light and shadow. In addition, the definition of the side arc angle of the mobile phone is 36.5°, offering the most ergonomically comfortable grip.

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CAMON 19 Pro is a high-performance, high-value smartphone designed for young fashionistas. It will be launched in June with TECNO’s latest generation of the CAMON 19 series. This series adopts an ultra-narrow frame design and an ingenious dual-ring triple-camera layout. The jury of the iF DESIGN AWARD remarked, “It adopts a borderless design to create a fresh borderless ultra-narrow screen experience for users. The powerful camera with a double ring and three cameras perfectly balances the camera and back panel aesthetic design to create the ultimate overall feeling. The metal double ring is perfectly integrated with the strong and professional triple camera using anodizing process, bringing a sense of professional performance with the double ring and triple camera.”

“We are extremely honored to be awarded this prestigious international award for our Phantom X and CAMON 19 Pro. Our dream has always been to revolutionize the landscape of smartphone photography for our users around the world, closing the gap between the professional camera and smartphone photography, while constantly pushing the evolution of design language to bring users up-to-date exterior ID design. In the future, we will remain committed to driving further changes in mobile imaging and the design language evolution.” Stephan Ha, TECNO General Manager said.