Mxit promotes literacy via mobile phones
The FunDza Literacy Trust and mobile social network Mxit have been using mobile phones to foster a culture of reading among South Africa’s youth since 2011. FunDza has published more than 100 short stories on Mxit – reaching an average of 50 000 monthly readers who...SA pips Brazil in competitive ranks
South Africa has been ranked 53rd this year in the World Economic Forum’s The Global Competitiveness Report 2013-2014, which assesses the competitiveness landscape of 148 economies, providing insight into the drivers of their productivity and prosperity. Sub-Saharan...MTN SA experiencing surge in vandalism
MTN SA has experienced a surge in vandalism of transformers and siphoning of diesel at its cell phone network tower sites. The company has issued a statement saying that the vandals, who seem to be working as a syndicate, also steal batteries after breaking the...Just no stopping global mobile phone growth
The worldwide mobile phone market is forecast to grow 7,3% year-over-year in 2013, marking a sharp rebound from the nearly flat (1,2%) growth experienced in 2012. Strong demand for smartphones across all geographies will drive much of this growth as worldwide...