Why Nigerians are Muting Their Mothers on WhatsApp
Just a few years ago, local comedians had a field day with jokes about elderly Nigerian mothers and their nonchalant attitudes towards their mobile phones. They needed their children’s assistance to type and send text messages or log in to their accounts and read emails. And their frequent excuse for missed calls was: “My phone […]
Econet’s Cassava Smartech Set To Challenge Whatsapp Dominance in Africa
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited’s (EWZL)’s subsidiary, Cassava Smartech, has successfully developed a multi-purpose application, Sasai which will be launched soon in a development that is set to challenge Whatsapp’s dominance on the African continent. In a statement, the financial technology company said the new application will enable users to go beyond sending texts and videos. […]
Civil Servants In Kenya Ordered To Publish Daily Duties On Whatsapp
Civil servants working in various national government agencies and departments in Makueni County are now required to publish their daily activities on WhatsApp. County Commissioner Mohammed Maalim said move is meant to address absenteeism and general sleaze. The directive is expected to take effect in 2019. All heads of departments are required to publish the […]
Burundi Turns To WhatsApp as Political Turmoil Brings Media Blackout
Burundi’s year-long crisis has not gone away. It started with President Pierre Nkurunziza’s determination to claim a third term, trampling over the constitutional arrangements that ended a decade-long civil war. Press freedom is a major casualty of the new strife; but the turmoil has also transformed the way in which Burundians get information. For better […]
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