Posts Tagged ‘ kenya ’

Techistan Friends Ayesha Ambreen and Mirza Zaim Baig on State of Mobile in Pakistan

Dec 14th, 2010 | By omar shaikh | Category: Various

Mobile phone service is often the first method of telecommunications that children use around the world; whereas, many of the generation X and earlier still look for a fixed line pay phone when they need to make a phone call way from the home or office. In nations, such as Pakistan, Kenya, and Malaysia, the [...]



Lara Stein, TedX Director Says Go to the Underprivileged Areas of Your Community

Nov 4th, 2010 | By omar shaikh | Category: Videos

TedX 2009 in Tokyo was the first TedX event in Asia. So what has transpired since? Over 600 TedX events… 14 for youth! In 25 different languages in over 80 countries. One event was in a shanty town in Kibera (Kenya) with just a sheet on a wall and the telling of stories and inspirations [...]



African Women in Business Challenge 2010-2011 Guidlines

Oct 26th, 2010 | By omar shaikh | Category: Digital Social Activism

The sector competition organised by BiD Network opens in its second edition. Women entrepreneurs from all African countries are invited to submit their plan applications.
The Women in Business Challenge, a business plan competition to support women entrepreneurs in the development of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries, is organized by BiD Network and made possible [...]



Google/Huawei launch $100 Android Phone in Kenya

Oct 13th, 2010 | By omar shaikh | Category: Featured

The phone runs on Android 2.2 [Froyo], features a 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen, 528MHz processor, 3.2MP camera, brightness, proximity and accelerometer sensors built in, and MicroSD storage.
Available in black, yellow, blue, and purple, the IDEOS supports functions such as voice dialling, voice navigation, and the ability to run applications off the SD card.
According to Kevin Tao, [...]



Social Media is about You Showcasing Me and Me Showcasing You #1

Jul 17th, 2010 | By omar shaikh | Category: Social Networking


Thumbtribe Brokering Mobile Phone Directory Relationships in Nigeria and Kenya

Jun 14th, 2010 | By omar shaikh | Category: Mobile applications

South African mobile media and marketing specialist, Thumbtribe, has created a directory of top local mobile sites called ‘Best of the Mobile Web,’ which helps people find the best solutions on their mobile phone for things they want to do and look for
With mobile search services and mobile SEO best practice still evolving and focussing [...]



Apply for What Pakistan Needs Now, TEDx Karachi Now

May 18th, 2010 | By omar shaikh | Category: Social Networking, Videos

Invitation from TEDx Karachi … the world is filled with tribes… will your tribe change the world? Watch a few TEDx event presentations and talks and promos in Mumbai, India and around the world. 
Then, come back and apply today, May 19, or no later than May 20 with your 60 second video for TEDx Karachi. Keep [...]



SAC Will Double Presence Revenue via Regus and DIDX

Oct 30th, 2009 | By Marty Dickinson | Category: Events, Sip Trunking, Videos

Listen to the complete broadcast of Omar Chohan sharing a real SMB success story of his company which is quadrupling its revenue and market in mid 2009 and predicted to continue through Q1 in 2010. SAC uses Regus, DIDX, and other smart virtual online tools that you should consider, too.