Monthly Archives: January, 2013
Uganda’s Quest To Safeguard Mobile Users
In a bid to curb fraudsters in Uganda’s mobile industry, the country's telcos regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced plans to introduce a new law to regulate advertising using short text messaging services and mobile money business.
The move by UCC is set to ‘restore sanity’ andimprove the quality...
Africa Keen To Host Social Media Week
Lagos to host Social Media Week, a worldwide event that is powered by Nokia.The event is truly historic and will be happening here in Africa for the very first time since its launch. The event will take place from 18-22 February 2013, with the unifying global theme: Open &...
Kenyans Denying Themselves Food To Buy Airtime
A recent study reveals that many Kenyans in the lowest socio-economic strata go without food and transport or opt for cheaper alternatives to save money to purchase mobile phone credit.
The interesting study reveals that many people regardless of their socio-economic levels rely on the mobile phone technology for both...