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TECNO SPARK 9 Pro Stands Out as Selfie Phone Compared with Samsung A13 4G and Redmi Note 11

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It is today’s new generation of smart phone brand with elegant artistic design and contemporary cutting-edge camera technology

HONG KONG, Hong Kong, June 7, 2022/APO Group/ — The competition in the mobile phone industry has been increasingly intense in recent years and many brands launched their new mobile phone products with better features and design, such as OPPO, TECNO (www.TECNO-Mobile.com), Samsung, Huawei, Vivo, Realme, Xiaomi and others, giving the youth of today more and more choices. This time three latest Android phones are selected to make a comparison and find out which stands out more. They are TECNO SPARK 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A13 4G and Redmi Note 11.

The three brands differ in design and functions. TECNO is an increasingly popular brand in the world. It is today’s new generation of smart phone brand with elegant artistic design and contemporary cutting-edge camera technology. Samsung and Redmi have long been fan favorites, and their smartphones are often popular with the most price-conscious consumers.

TECNO SPARK 9 Pro Stands Out as Selfie Phone Compared with Samsung A13 4G and Redmi Note 11 

To understand where the similarities and highlights are, let’s firstly check out the key features of the three devices: 

Display & Design

Talking about the display, all three phones allow the young generation to enjoy better mobile entertainment such as gaming and watching movies or short videos. TECNO SPARK 9 Pro comes with the 1080P FHD+ 6.6” dot-notch screen with 90.2% screen-to-body. and Samsung A13 4G has the same size of 6.6 inches 1080P FHD+ display, but screen-to-body is a little weaker with the figure 83.2%, while Redmi Note 11 highlights its 6.43 FHD+ Notch AMOLED display with 90Hz high refresh rate and 84.5% screen-to-body. Among the three, TECNO SPARK 9 Pro’s dot drop display obviously guarantees a larger screen for their users.

In terms of design, each of the three brands utilizes their brand’s iconic design language to target the younger generation. For Redmi Note 11, it has a trendy flat-edge body design with dual super linear speakers located at the top and bottom of the phone. TECNO SPARK 9 Pro applies trendy right-angled edge and 8.42mm lightweight slim body and the bright and matte stitching design at the back just like glittering sand, attract the users’ eyes as well, bringing a silky touch in hands. While Samsung Galaxy A13 4G continues its minimalist design with soft colors and a comfortable hold and touch.

TECNO SPARK 9 Pro stands out in front camera for selfie among the younger generation

Camera & Photography Experience

Speaking of the rear camera setup, all three phones have a 50MP main camera. Both Samsung Galaxy A13 4G and Redmi Note 11 highlight their quad-camera setup with a 50MP main camera (F1.8), a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. What’s different here is that Samsung Galaxy A13 sports a 5MP ultra-wide camera with a 123-degree viewing angle; while Redmi Note 11 is equipped with an 8MP camera with a 118-degree angle. TECNO SPARK 9 Pro, however, has the triple rear camera layout with a 50 MP main camera, 2 MP in-depth sensor and an 8W AI Lens.

TECNO SPARK 9 Pro stand out by its breakthrough of the 32MP super clear selfie camera to boost young people’s confidence in self-expression by enabling them to take clearer and brighter selfies. Higher pixels and better photosensitive performance are thanks to the updated features like Super Night Mode 3.0 and AI Portrait Restoration. While Samsung Galaxy A13 has an 8MP front camera with the featured bokeh effect, Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a 13MP front camera for stunning and natural selfies.

User experience: OS & Battery

The three phones have made amazing upgrades in software to further improve the user experience. TECNO SPARK 9 Pro is equipped with Android 12 HiOS 8.6, the New UI with customized SPARK theme conveying technical style of fashion by designed icons. It also upgraded in apps like the Super Boost 2.0, App Twin and the Language Master. The Android 12 One UI 4.1 adds vibes to Samsung Galaxy 13 4G, and its Samsung Knox offers multiple protections for your phone. Redmi Note 11 highlights in its latest Android skin MIUI 13, upgrading in privacy and system fonts. TECNO SPARK 9 Pro and Sumsang A13 4G wins this round.

TECNO SPARK 9 Pro Stands Out as Selfie Phone Compared with Samsung A13 4G and Redmi Note 11

As for the processor, the new TECNO SPARK 9 Pro is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 Chip Engine, a gaming-grade processor (an Arm Mali-G52 GPU, and the octa-core CPU with two Arm Cortex-A75 CPUs). Redmi Note 11 comes with a Snapdragon® 680 processor, a flagship-level 6nm process to deliver superior performance and conserve power. Samsung Galaxy A13 features its Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 850, a processor with 8 small ARM Cortex-A55 cores that clock with up to 2 GHz (octa core), offering stable and visually compelling gaming experience with reduced lag.

For battery, all three phones have a large-capacity 5,000 mAh battery life with slight difference in in-box chargers. TECNO SPARK 9 Pro comes with 128GB ROM (internal storage) + 4GB RAM memory, while both Samsung Galaxy 13 4G (32GB/64GB/128GB ROM+ 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM) and Redmi Note 11 (64GB/128GB ROM+ 4GB/6GB RAM) have different versions.

So which phone would you pick after browsing the comparison? TECNO SPARK 9 Pro stands out in front camera for selfie among the younger generation. This top-level configuration with 128+4G costs several dollars less than the other two, but has better features in front camera and the latest Android 12 system. The Redmi Note 11 performs well in the fast charger and its 8MP ultrawide camera experience, which could be a choice for those who don’t mind the price, while the Samsung A13 4G stands out with its brand power and no other obvious advantages.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of TECNO Mobile.

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Global advertising spend surges 11.9% to $1.34trn this year despite consumer caution

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Social media is expected to record the strongest growth up 21.3% to $394.6bn
VOD (15.1%), retail media (14.3%), search (14.2%) and digital OOH (13.7%) are all set for double-digit increases
Technology and electronics (20.7%), travel and transport (19.3%) and automotive (17.8%) to be fastest growing product categories
Ad spend growth in 2027 expected to moderate (8.4%) to $1.46trn

WARC Media Global Ad Spend Forecast Q3 2026 update

8 October 2026 – Global ad spend is forecast to grow 11.9% to $1.34trn in 2026, according to the latest data from WARC Media. This comes on the back of strong 10.0% growth in 2024 and 2025.

 




 
 

Advertising investment continues to grow despite consumer pressure and geopolitical uncertainty, fueled by significant corporate AI investment and major events including the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and US mid-term elections. While the economy has remained resilient to date, further escalations of global tensions pose potential downside risks.

Suzy Young, Head of WARC Media Data, says: “These are unusual times for advertising. Investment is accelerating even as many consumers face cost-of-living pressures and become more cautious with spending. This apparent contradiction reflects an increasingly uneven economy, where growth – particularly from the AI boom – is benefiting some companies, sectors and consumers more than others.”

Performance priority

Social media, search and retail media are three of the biggest channels for ad investment. Altogether they are expected to account for 66.4% of total global ad spend in 2026, rising to 70.0% in 2028.

Social media is set to register the strongest growth in ad spend this year, up 21.3% to $394.6bn, and is on course to exceed $500bn in 2028. Video on-demand (15.1% to $48.4bn), retail media (14.3% to $202.1bn), search (14.2% to $295.7bn) and digital OOH (13.7% to $21.7bn) will also see double-digit increases this year. Performance channels, which can adapt quickly to changing conditions, continue to benefit as uncertainty becomes the new norm.

Technology and electronics is forecast to be the fastest growing product category this year, rising 20.7% compared with 2025, followed by travel and transport (19.3%) and automotive (17.8%). Social media is expected to account for 40.2% of all tech and electronics spend in 2026.

2027 and 2028 ad spend outlook

Ad spend growth is expected to moderate in 2027, rising 8.4% to $1.46trn, reflecting tougher comparables and a normalisation from the exceptionally strong growth seen in recent years.

In 2028, ad spend will increase by a further 7.9% to $1.57trn – putting the market on course to be 2.3 times larger than it was a decade ago in 2019.

New AI destinations emerge

AI is driving advertising growth from multiple angles. New tech businesses are investing to acquire customers and build brands, while established companies spend heavily to compete in an increasingly crowded market. Simultaneously, AI tools are enhancing targeting, asset creation, and campaign optimisation – boosting ROI and fueling further investment.

AI is also opening new destinations for advertising. As generative search and AI assistants become gateways to product discovery and purchasing, ad dollars will follow – fundamentally reshaping where consumers encounter brands and where advertisers invest.

AI fuels ad triopoly

Alphabet, Amazon and Meta are set to take a combined market share of 59.7% of global ad spend (excluding China) this year – equivalent to $659.6bn. This is predicted to rise to 61.5%, or $804.1bn, in 2028.

Ad spend signals opportunity

Ad spend per capita vries dramatically across global markets. Developed economies like the US ($1395 per capita forecast for 2026), UK ($935), Austria ($850), and Switzerland ($825) show significantly higher advertising intensity, while China ($170), Brazil ($110), and India ($13) combine lower per-capita spending with massive consumer populations – highlighting substantial growth potential as these emerging markets mature.

WARC Media subscribers can read WARC’s global ad spend Q3 2026 update report in full.
 




 

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Investors Back Platinum Credit Uganda: First Tranche Subscribed Nearly 2.5 Times

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The tranche is the first issuance under a UGX 70 billion Medium Term Note programme approved by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

KAMPALA, Uganda, October 7, 2026/APO Group/ –Platinum Credit Uganda this week listed its Medium Term Notes on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), after investors bid for almost two and a half times the amount on offer in the first tranche.

 




  

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Ugandan investors have given Platinum Uganda a strong vote of confidence

The first tranche of the private placement, with a base quantum of UGX 20 billion with a greenshoe option of UGX 10 billion, closed at a subscription rate of 246%, with investors applying for more than UGX 49 billion. Given the strong demand, Platinum Credit exercised the greenshoe option, and UGX 30 billion of notes was accepted. The tranche is the first issuance under a UGX 70 billion Medium Term Note programme approved by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The programme also includes a greenshoe option of UGX 30 billion, which takes the full programme to UGX 100 billion.

Investors could choose between three-, five- and eight-year notes, with interest paid quarterly. The notes were issued on 30 September 2026.

The company plans to use the new funding to grow its lending to the individuals and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) it already serves. At the end of 2025, Platinum Credit Uganda had over 30,000 active clients across Uganda. In the same year, small and medium businesses received more than UGX 71 billion in loans, helping them keep their cash flow steady and their operations running. In 2026, the company aims to put a further UGX 10 billion into Ugandan small businesses, prioritising those led by women and young people, and to expand its lending to smallholder dairy farmers.

Albert Abaasa, Managing Director of Platinum Credit Uganda, said: “We invited bids for UGX 20 billion and investors offered us nearly UGX 50 billion, which allowed us to exercise our greenshoe option and raise UGX 30 billion. That is a clear sign of trust in how we run this business and in where we are taking it. These funds will help us reach more customers across Uganda, and listing on the USE gives investors an opportunity to back a business that is expanding access to finance.”

Brett Sievwright, Chief Executive Officer of Platcorp Group, said: “Ugandan investors have given Platinum Uganda a strong vote of confidence. Raising long-term funding locally, in shillings, means the business can lend in the same currency its customers trade in. The strength of demand shows clear investor confidence in Platinum Uganda’s growth story. We thank the Capital Markets Authority, the Uganda Securities Exchange and our partners for their work in bringing these notes to market.”

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All Roads Lead to Namibia: The 7th Canada-Africa Business Conference Returns to Windhoek, 2–4 February 2027

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The Conference is anticipated to be the largest event the Chamber has convened on the African continent in its 33-year history

TORONTO, Canada, October 7, 2026/APO Group/ –The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is pleased to announce that the 7th Canada-Africa Business Conference will take place in Windhoek, Namibia, from 2–4 February 2027, under the headline sponsorship of B2Gold. The program opens with a site visit to B2Gold’s Otjikoto operations on 2–3 February, followed by a full conference day on Thursday, 4 February — in the days immediately preceding the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The Conference is anticipated to be the largest event the Chamber has convened on the African continent in its 33-year history.

 




  

During Africa Accelerating 2026, held in Toronto, a point was made that echoed throughout the program: all roads lead to Namibia for the next Canada-Africa Business Conference. “We are so delighted to be returning to Windhoek, and to be doing so with partners who continue to demonstrate what Canada-Africa collaboration can achieve,” said Garreth Bloor, President of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business.

“Last year we welcomed over 50 Canadian company representatives among the hundreds of delegates – we’ve now doubled capacity for the next event, based on demand,” explained Bloor during the Africa Accelerating conference underway in Toronto this year.

Otjikoto has shown what is possible when a Canadian company and a Namibian community build together over the long term, in a country that is a gateway to the African continent

In remarks to the previous Canada-Africa Business Conference in Windhoek, the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, recognized the Chamber “for convening leaders from across Canada and Africa” — commending its role in advancing investment, trade and partnership, and in connecting businesses and institutions to drive practical collaboration and shared growth.

“B2Gold is proud to support the Chamber’s largest event on African soil in its 33-year history, and proud that it is taking place in Namibia,” said John Roos, Managing Director of B2Gold Namibia. “Otjikoto has shown what is possible when a Canadian company and a Namibian community build together over the long term, in a country that is a gateway to the African continent. Welcoming business leaders to the mining operations, and to the investments in other sectors that have grown up around them, alongside the launch of the B2Gold Foundation in Windhoek, is our way of inviting others to see that partnership for themselves — and to consider what they might build here.”

Africa Accelerating, the Chamber’s flagship conference taking place in Canada this week, also featured a keynote address by Neil Reeder, Vice President, Government Relations at B2Gold, underscoring how vital B2Gold’s work is as a model for Canada-Africa trade and investment — and for deeper engagement between Canada and African markets.

Individuals who wish to find out more may visit the conference page here (https://apo-opa.co/4zjUsEH).

Registrants who wish to indicate their interest in joining the event may do so here (https://apo-opa.co/4hwRBlL).

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