Communicating in Africa
The world has become closer through telecommunications and social interactions over the past century. Humans from one part of the globe can contact each other via Skype, email, chat, telephone, text or video. We are truly a flat planet. I especially notice it whenever I travel to Africa or developing nations. The pulse of the digital frontier is on the African continent and for many years until recently it has been looked upon as the last place to look for technology innovation. Now the tables have turned and entrepreneurs are investing millions to stimulate Africa’s digital economy.
In countries like Kenya where SMS texting is not just a communication tool but a way of life to handle business, receive news and transfer money rather than going to a local bank. Mobile technology has created a new transformation for Africa and more telecommunications are looking for ways to penetrate this growing market of users.
Here is a article that you may find interesting on this topic Kenya’s growing cell phone market gets investment
