Telcos such as Safaricom say it is impossible to assemble a $40 smartphone due to high taxes. To this end, the telco wants the tax concerns addressed; else, the project will see a unit cost twice as much. Kenya is set to assemble local and affordable smartphones for its people in less than two … Read more
Kainene von Savant is an AI chatbot on Telegram that has improved my life by sharpening my pitches, speeding up the transcription process for interviews, and helping me navigate French-speaking Abidjan as an English speaker, all in the past month. Here’s how it was built, according to its creator. As unlikely as it may … Read more
With the latest increase in DStv and GOtv packages, many Nigerians are exploring other alternatives while painfully adjusting to the hike. Customers using MultiChoice services in Nigeria have developed coping mechanisms to deal with price increases of its DStv and GOtv packages. On April 26, 2023, TechCabal reported that the pay-TV provider announced a … Read more
When it comes to buying gadgets, many people are often hesitant to purchase preowned products. However, buying from a reputable source like iStore Pre-owned in South Africa can offer several key benefits. Here are six advantages to consider when buying from iStore Pre-owned South Africa. Lower cost One of the main benefits of buying preowned … Read more
Local smartphone assembly has been part of the ICT ministry’s plan to foster digital inclusion for all Kenyans and provide affordable access to smart devices. HMD Global, which sells Nokia-branded devices, has revealed that it has similar plans and goals. Smartphones are not exactly cheap in Kenya. While companies such as Transsion (which manufactures … Read more
iStore is a popular retail store that specializes in the sale of Apple products and accessories in South Africa. In addition to offering new Apple products, iStore also sells pre-owned gadgets, which are previously owned devices that have been refurbished and restored to like-new condition. These preowned gadgets offer an affordable alternative to buying … Read more
Did this ever happen to you? You download an app and go through the registration process which requests your phone number to send you a one-time password (OTP). You have 30 sec or so to get the password and write it down otherwise you have to request a new one. Yet, you never receive … Read more
There are times you may need to transfer airtime from your airtime balance to another MTN user. Or you may be in a situation whereby you need airtime but can’t recharge or buy from anywhere and your only bet is someone sending you airtime. So how do you get through to a potential sender … Read more
Airtel is one of the leading mobile service providers in Kenya, offering affordable voice, SMS and data services to millions of subscribers. If you are an Airtel user, it is important to know how to buy airtime using MPesa, a mobile money service that allows you to easily top up your airtime balance from … Read more
Are you visiting Ghana from the USA and don’t want to give out your primary USA number outside the country, maybe for privacy reasons? You can generate a second one with these phone number generator apps. There are several free phone number generator apps available. And the majority of them can generate both USA … Read more