Agyei Douglas is a farmer who grows vegetables near Kumasi in Ghana’s central Ashanti region. He used to struggle to access markets and capital. The information he needed was broadcast on the radio but often…
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Over a third of Brits made a new BFF through social media
Over a third of Brits claim social media has helped them find friends. More than a third of Brits have admitted social media helped them to make a new best friend. Research carried out by…
Shopping for a travel app? Quick fives to focus on
From the golden years of face to face communication, and human contact to the advent of wireless internet, and new age robotics; tourism and travel has no doubt grown to be one of the leading…
Streaming now makes up most US music industry revenue
Streaming for the first time accounted for most recorded music revenue in the United States last year, bringing the industry its fastest growth in nearly 20 years, figures showed Thursday. While the breakneck expansion is…
Global Mobile Awards 2017 Nominee Shortlist announced
The GSMA in January announced the nominees for the Global Mobile Awards 2017. With Mobile World Congress, which takes place 27 February – 2 March in Barcelona, Spain, only a few weeks away, who will…
The future of car tech: getting to know you
The car of the future doesn’t just want to drive you. It wants to know you. The automotive technology showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show over the past week was in part about self-driving vehicles,…
At #CES2017, tech moves into the nursery
As technology caters to an ever-younger crowd, developers are creating new tools for infants and their parents, and even aiming at the yet-to-be born. The Consumer Electronics Show, which concluded Sunday, had a “baby tech”…
Dubai, Saudi to launch $1 billion e-commerce site
Dubai business magnate Mohamed Alabbar announced Sunday the launch of a $1 billion regional e-commerce site in a joint venture with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and other Gulf investors. Noon.com is to go online…
Tech Savvy; Best Offline Apps for Major Travel Pain Points
Once you pick your rucksack and set off on your voyage, there is a chance of finding yourself with limited or non-existing internet connection from time to time. This can be a headache, especially in…
DiCaprio unveils free technology to spy on global fishing
American movie star Leonardo DiCaprio unveils on Thursday a new, free technology that allows users to spy on global fishing practices, in a bid to curb illegal fishing. The release of Global Fishing Watch coincides…