Author: Shepherd Yaw Morttey

  • How to use Bolt (Taxify) for easy rides in Ghana

    How to use Bolt (Taxify) for easy rides in Ghana

    A lot of people don’t start with Taxify is that they don’t know how it works.

    So, below is a step by step rundown of how the app works.

    1. Set the location and confirm pickup address:

    Pro tip: tap on a service icon again to expand pricing details.

    2. Optionally you can click “Estimate Price” and enter the destination address

    3. See your driver arrive in real-time:

    4. Enjoy the ride & rate the driver after your trip!

    More Bolt features:

    • The app sets your location even if you don’t know your exact address (using GPS);
    • The rating system allows us to have the best drivers;
    • Add bank card to Bolt (Taxify) so you don’t need to pay with cash. Payment will be processed and you’ll get a receipt via email.
  • Infinix Hot 6X (2018): Price, Full Specs, Features & Best Deals

    Infinix Hot 6X (2018): Price, Full Specs, Features & Best Deals

    After their widespread social media campaign with the #SeeEverything hashtag, Infinix Mobility has finally unveiled the Infinix Hot 6X and it is finally available in stores.

    I have already done an article on the unboxing and first impressions of the Hot 6X.

    The Infinix Hot 6X differs a lot from the earlier Infinix Hot 6 and Hot 6 pro when it comes to looks, feel and general aesthetics.

    The Hot 6X will be available in all authorized Infinix retail stores in the following colour variants: Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Kent Blue, and Bordeaux Red.

    Key Specifications of the Infinix Hot 6X

    Display Type  HD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
    Size  6.2-inch
    Primary Camera  13MP + 2MP
    Secondary Camera  5MP (with low light and AI selfie)
    Operating System  Android 8.1 Oreo
    User Interface (UI)  XOS 3.0 Hummingbird
    Chipset (SoC)  Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
    RAM (Memory)  2GB
    Internal Storage  16GB
    Battery Capacity  4000mAh
    Face ID  Yes

    Features of the Infinix Hot 6X

    A Hot Notch, More Screen Space

    What’s most recognisable on the phone is the screen notch which has been taken from the Hot S3X. The notch gives more screen size to the user. The Infinix Hot 6X is the second phone from Infinix to sport the notch.

    When you measure the Infinix Hot 6 Pro’s screen and you compare it to that of the new Hot 6X, you realise there is a screen gain of 0.2 inches which ultimately takes the 6X’s screen size to 6.2 inches.

    The screen of the phone has a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels like the Hot 6 Pro. However, the bezels of the phone have been made slimmer, hence a 19:9 aspect ratio.

    The screen also has a 1500:1 contrast ratio and packs 500 nits brightness.

    AI Selfie Camera with low light shots

    Embedded in the Hot 6X’s notch is an 8-megapixels f/2.0 aperture selfie camera with specials features like Face ID and AI Beauty mode as well as a flashlight.

    The camera also promises to deliver quality selfies in low light situations. Therefore if you are in a space with limited lighting and you still want to take a selfie, the photos will be of much better quality.

    The dual rear camera comes in 13MP (f/1.8) + 2MP (f/2.4) primary and secondary lens configuration respectively.

    The dual camera setup supports Portrait mode which will add reasonable Bokeh effects to your photos when activated.

    Face ID; Faster Unlock Technology

    The new Infinix Hot 6X also has a Face Unlock feature.

    Unlike in the Infinix S3 where an OTA update was rolled out for the feature, it came with the OS in the Hot 6X.

    You can enable “Face Unlock” feature just after you set up the phone. Infinix Hot S6X users can manually enable this new software feature by going to Settings and click on Security & location, then selecting Face ID.

    Price of the Infinix Hot 6X in Ghana

    Store Price Contact
    Jumia Ghana (Nationwide Delivery) GHS 640 0544991140

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P9tDwjBra4

    Price of the Infinix Hot 6X in Nigeria, Kenya and other regions

    The Infinix Hot 6X is also selling for the equivalent of $125 or in other regions.

  • Why BoostPal may come come back after scamming thousands of people

    Why BoostPal may come come back after scamming thousands of people

    Boostpal went offline on Saturday, 27th October after we had requested payment on 26th October.

    Mind you, I also requested for $50 withdrawal and haven’t been paid till now.

    Why BoostPal may return

    Boostpal may return because the site went offline for a couple of days (perhaps 2) in August 2018 and obviously returned and has subsequently gone offline many times.

    Besides information reaching me is that they came back on Saturday but the site was too slow and hence, went back offline.

    On Sunday, people said it came back with an apology saying they had some technical issues and it would be fixed by today 29th October 2018.

    It is however still offline at the time of this writing.

    Furthermore, a few people have been circulating some pictures of payment proof from 28th October 2018 which shows payment to some entities.

    From these images, the emails were from [email protected].

    I, however, haven’t directly seen any payment made to any other member I know.

    If these are all true, we can hope Boostpal will return.

    Why Boostpal may never return

    Boostpal may not return because payments that were supposed to be made on Friday has not been issued till now (at least I have not seen a concrete proof) and the site is still offline.

    Secondly, two other sites that run on boostpal’s script has been launched: www.viewdime.com (closed at the moment) and www.dewtours.com.

    Mfidie.com attests to the fact that viewdime had the email ‘[email protected]’ on their site.

    To investigate, I have personally downloaded the script of dewtours and found boostpal’s logos in it. In fact, you don’t even need a brain to know dewtours and boostpal are same.

    They probably launched this one to scam more people.

    Thirdly, Boostpal may have disabled withdrawals on Tuesdays before they went offline to accumulate as much money as they could.

    They even added a new upgrade package which meant more upgrades to maximize the amount accumulated.

    I personally saw some upgrades being done on the Thursday and Friday before Boostpal went offline but perhaps it was all to convince people to invest their cash.

    There has been a post by www.news7pm.com claiming boostpal have acquired offices in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya; The site is a satire site and as such stories from there cannot be taken seriously.

    I had a whole lot of reasons that made me trust Boostpal and hence my comments on beermoneyforum, etc.

    It’s worthless explaining myself now anyway.

    I honestly hope Boostpal returns per their claim, not because of me but all those other people who lost their money because of my comments.

    As told by alihamtech, an investor in boostpal.

  • Infinix Hot 6X: Unboxing and First Impressions | Beauty; Notch; Face ID

    Infinix Hot 6X: Unboxing and First Impressions | Beauty; Notch; Face ID

    The Infinix Hot 6X is the latest phone from Infinix, as they look to bring a variety to consumers on the market.

    The notch is undoubtedly the trendy design of this year and OEMs like Infinix are looking to bring the notch design to not just high-end phones but also their midrange and lower end devices. So it’s no surprise that the first recognisable feature you see on the Infinix 6X is the notch.

    However, the phone also promises other great things like a 2-day battery life, low light selfies and Face ID.

    Unboxing the Infinix 6X

    The Infinix Hot 6X is packaged in a colourful orange box with the visible Infinix branding.

    When you open the box, the first thing you see is the phone, with the notch clearly cut out to give you a feel of what you are in for.

    The phone itself is also covered with a foil with has the major specs/features of the phone stated out.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P9tDwjBra4

    In the Box:

    • 1 Screen Protector
    • 1 3.5mm earphone jack
    • 1 USB Cable
    • 1 Power Adapter
    • 1 User Guide
    • 1 Customer Experience Card
    • 1 Warranty Card
    • 1 Translucent Case
    • 1 Sim Ejector

    Pretty much everything needed to get started and enjoy your Infinix Hot 6X is in the box.

    The translucent case is a perfect fit for the 6X. To prevent slips, the lower part of the case has been designed to be parallelly grainy.

    The phone itself looks very classy from the back with a dual camera set up and a more stylish rectangular-ish fingerprint sensor conveniently placed where the finger can reach.

    The finish is also not so glossy like other models, so you probably won’t leave your fingerprints all over the back when you are not using the phone case.

    The phone comes with an already applied 2 piece screen protector. Once you take the phone out, you will have to remove the first screen protector to be left with the real one.

    The USB cable is pretty standard.

    Infinix Hot 6X Key Specifications

    Display Type  HD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
    Size  6-inch
    Primary Camera  13MP + 2MP
    Secondary Camera  5MP (with low light selfie)
    Operating System  Android 8.1 Oreo
    User Interface (UI)  XOS 3.0 Hummingbird
    Chipset (SoC)  Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
    RAM (Memory)  2GB
    Internal Storage  16GB
    Battery Capacity  4000mAh
    Face ID  Yes

    Price of the Infinix Hot 6X

    The phone is retailing at GHS 640 in Ghana. Given the beautiful and well-thought design as well as the aesthetic value, this should be a good value for money.

    Infinix Hot 6X Gallery

  • WhatsApp adds new stickers feature in the latest update; Update now

    WhatsApp adds new stickers feature in the latest update; Update now

    WhatsApp does not seem to cool down when it comes to adding features and functionality. The latest feature to come to the instant messenger is stickers.

    WhatsApp has a Stickers Store in its app whereby users can download 12 new sticker packs for free. The Sticker feature can be accessed from WhatsApp Web as well once the app is updated to the latest beta version.

    How to enable Stickers in WhatsApp

    1. Join WhatsApp Beta program with this link: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.whatsapp
    2. Update your WhatsApp to the latest version or you can get the apk directly here.
    3. You will be able to use stickers now.

    How to use WhatsApp Stickers

    1. Open any chat or group.
    2. Next to the text input field, tap Emoji  > the sticker icon.
    3. To add sticker packs, tap the plus icon.
    4. In the Stickers popup that appears, tap the download icon next to the sticker pack you want to download. A green check mark will appear once the download is complete.
    5. Tap the back arrow icon.
    6. Find and tap the sticker you want to send.

    Additional options:

    • Tap the clock icon to view your recently used stickers.
    • Tap the star icon to view your favourite stickers.
      • To favourite a sticker, tap and hold the sticker, then tap ADD.
      • To unfavorite a sticker, tap the star icon to go to the favourites section. Tap and hold the sticker, then tap REMOVE.
    • If you tap the heart box icon, it’ll show a set of sticker category icons, where stickers are categorized based on the emoji displayed on the icons.
      • Example: Tapping the heart box icon will bring up any stickers containing hearts.
    • If you want more sticker options, tap the plus icon. Scroll to the bottom of the ALL STICKERS tab and tap GET MORE STICKERS. This will take you to Google Play Store, where you can download sticker apps.
    • To view the sticker packs you’ve downloaded, tap the plus icon > MY STICKERS tab. If you want to delete a specific sticker pack, tap Delete  > DELETE. To reorder your sticker packs, tap and drag the four-line icon next to a sticker pack.
  • Full Nominees List of the Ghana eCommerce Awards 2018 Released

    Full Nominees List of the Ghana eCommerce Awards 2018 Released

    OML Africa, organizers of the maiden Ghana eCommerce Awards have released the list of nominees for nearly 30 categories at this year’s historic industry event! This a strictly black-tie event to be attended by over 150 guests made up of top online business owners, Founders of eCommerce websites, techpreneurs, key government decision-makers, regulators, etc.

    Over 100 individuals and organizations filed 200 nominations for the Ghana eCommerce Awards is an award scheme designed to recognize and celebrate excellence and innovation of various stakeholders and players in the burgeoning online retail industry. This important event takes place at the Alisa Hotel on 30th Nov 2018.

    Online shopping platform, mallghana.com leads the pack in terms of the number of nominations for the award categories with 11 nominations, followed by online food ordering platform, pizarea.com and rosefabricsgh.com, a leading online fabric store with 8 nominations each. Continental online commerce and marketplace giant, Jumia Group; leading African fashion marketplace, Ahwenepa.com and online retail shop, Africakart.com all have 7 nominations each.

    Other popular nominees include Tonaton, Zoobashop, Melcomonline, Aramex, DHL, Electromart, Mazzuma, AlexPay, Zeepay, Flutterwave, SynCommerce, MarketExpress, ZongoMart, Skynet Express and other household names in Ghana’s online retail space vying for the bragging rights in a healthy “who-is-who” contest.

    Some prestigious award categories include “Best Online Retailer of the Year’;” Best Male and Female eCommerce Entrepreneurs of the Year”; “Best e-Government Experience of the Year”; “ Best Multi-Channel Retailer of the Year”; “Best eCommerce Innovation in Payments”; “Best eCommerce Delivery Company of the Year” and many more.

    Nominations were submitted online either directly from a company, from an involved individual, or from a third party. Winners will be subjected to a 60% strict selection criteria by a judging panel made up of industry experts and regulators plus a 40% public vote via text. Each winner will be expected to accept their award on stage at the awards ceremony on 30 November 2018.

    There will also be Special Recognition Awards bestowed on some deserving individuals and organizations who have played pioneering roles and contributed immensely to the development of eCommerce in Ghana.

    A spokesperson of the organizers said,” We are highly elated by the number of nominations we received and had to extend the deadline due to popular demand. We really look forward to an exciting night as we reward innovation and excellence of players in the eCommerce, online retail and payments space in an amazing atmosphere of healthy competition mixed with fun, food and entertainment!”

    For the full list of nominees, please visit http://ghanaecommerceawards.com/public-vote.php or check here.

  • Full List of Nominees for Ghana eCommerce Awards 2018

    Full List of Nominees for Ghana eCommerce Awards 2018

    Vote for your favourite nominees to win by texting to 1903 on all mobile networks (Charges of GHS 0.50 apply). This is 40% of the total verdict! Public voting is for eg. Vote GEA (Best Online Retailer)BOR “your choice”) to 1903.

    BEST MALE ECOMMERCE ENTREPRENEUR

    • Massimiliano Spalazzi – Jumia
    • Zubair Riaz – Tonaton
    • Alex Adjei Bram – Hubtel
    • Nana Opoku Agyemang-Prempeh – Asoriba
    • Abraham Omani Quaye-Farmart
    • Kofi Genfi & Nii Osae Osae Dade – Mazzuma

    BEST ONLINE RETAILER OF THE YEAR

    • ELECTROMART (http://www.electromart.com.gh)
    • HUXLEY BLACK (http://www.azugu.com)
    • ANN’S WEB & GRAPHICS(https://annswebg.wordpress.com)
    • BERNARD & ASSOCIATES (https://www.mallghana.com)
    • AFRICA ECOMMERCE GROUP (https://mumandchild.com/)
    • TONATON.COM (https://tonaton.com/)
    • AHWENEPA FASHION NICHE LTD (http://ahwenepa.com)
    • AFRICAKART.COM (https://www.africakart.com/)
    • ROSE FABRICSCO (http://www.rosefabricsgh.com)
    • PIZAREA (https://pizarea.com)
    • INVENT ELECTRONICS (http://www.inventelectronics.com)
    • MELCOMONLINE(https://www.melcomonline.com)
    • ZOOBASHOP (https://www.zoobashop.com/)
    • JUMIA (https://www.jumia.com.gh/)
    • KIKUU (http://kikuu.com.gh/)
    • SUPERPRICE (https://www.superprice.com/)

    BEST NEW ONLINE RETAILER

    • Organic Trade & Investments (http://www.vlsgh.com)
    • Huxley Black (http://www.azugu.com)
    • Boss Cow Ltd, Rwanda (https://clubdressed.com/)
    • Zongo Mart (https://zongomart.com/)
    • Bernard & Associates (https://www.mallghana.com)
    • Africa eCommerce Group (https://mumandchild.com/)
    • Ahwenepa Fashion (http://ahwenepa.com)
    • Rose Fabrics (http://www.rosefabricsgh.com)
    • Melcomonline (https://www.melcomonline.com/)

    BEST SMALL INDEPENDENT RETAILER (2-10 EMPLOYEES)

    • Susel Limited (http://www.suselghana.com)
    • Huxley Black (http://www.azugu.com)
    • BulkSMSGhana (http://www.bulksmsghana.com)
    • Zongo Mart (https://zongomart.com/)
    • Evita Joseph Beauty (https://www.ejbeautystore.com/)
    • Bernard & Associates (https://www.mallghana.com)
    • Market Express (https://marketexpress.com.gh)
    • Ahwenepa Fashion (http://ahwenepa.com)
    • Farmart Ghana (https://www.farmartghana.com)
    • Rose Fabrics (http://www.rosefabricsgh.com)
    • Deridan Associates (http://www.deridanassociates.com)
    • Pizarea (https://pizarea.com)
    • Invent Electronics (http://www.inventelectronics.com)

    BEST ONLINE RETAIL MARKETING

    • Electromart (http://www.electromart.com.gh)
    • InvestXD (https://www.investxd.com/)
    • Huxley Black (http://www.azugu.com)
    • Bernard & Associates (https://www.mallghana.com)
    • Africa eCommerce Group (https://mumandchild.com/)
    • Ahwenepa Fashion (http://ahwenepa.com)
    • Rose Fabrics (http://www.rosefabricsgh.com)
    • Syncommerce (https://syncommerceapp.com)
    • Africa Preneers (http://www.africap.com)
    • Pizarea (https://pizarea.com)

    BEST SITE OPTIMIZATION & DESIGN

    • Huxley Black (http://www.azugu.com)
    • Talents Community (https://www.talentsinafrica.com/)
    • Swifta Systems (http://www.swifta.com/)
    • Ann’s Web & Graphics (https://annswebg.wordpress.com)
    • Bernard & Associates (https://www.mallghana.com)
    • Konectpro Empire (http://www.konectproempire.com)
    • Market Express (https://marketexpress.com.gh)
    • Africa eCommerce Group (https://mumandchild.com/)
    • Enigma IT (http://www.enigmait.group)
    • Alisa Hotels (http://www.alisahotels.com)
    • Ahwenepa Fashions (http://ahwenepa.com)
    • Farmart Ghana (https://www.farmartghana.com)
    • com (https://www.africakart.com/)
    • Rose Fabrics (http://www.rosefabricsgh.com0
    • Pizarea (https://pizarea.com)

    BEST MOBILE ECOMMERCE EXPERIENCE

    • Aramex (https://www.shopandship.com/)
    • BulkSMS Ghana (http://www.bulksmsghana.com)
    • Swifta Systems (http://www.swifta.com/)
    • Bernard & Associates (https://www.mallghana.com)
    • Market Express (https://marketexpress.com.gh0
    • Enigma IT(http://www.enigmait.group0
    • Alicia Global/Play Africa (http://playafricaonline.com0
    • Rose Fabrics (http://www.rosefabricsgh.com)
    • Alexpay Africa (http://alexpay.africa)
    • Pizarea (https://pizarea.com)
    • Kiki Clothing (http://www.kikiclothing.com)
    • Jumia Foods (http://food.jumia.com.gh)
    • Melcomonline (https://www.melcomonline.com/)
    • Zoobashop (https://www.zoobashop.com/)

    BEST ECOMMERCE INNOVATION

    • Aidahbot (https://aidahbot.com)
    • InvestXD (https://www.investxd.com/)
    • Aramex (https://www.shopandship.com/)
    • Ann’s Web & Graphics (https://annswebg.wordpress.com)
    • Bernard & Associates (https://www.mallghana.com )
    • Ahwenepa Fashions (http://ahwenepa.com)
    • com (https://www.africakart.com/)
    • Rose Fabrics (http://www.rosefabricsgh.com)
    • Cyst Mazzuma (http://mazzuma.com)
    • Flutterwave Technogies (https://www.flutterwave.com)
    • Syncommerce (https://syncommerceapp.com)
    • Alexpay Africa (http://alexpay.africa)
    • Pizarea (https://pizarea.com)
    • Jumia Food (http://food.jumia.com.gh)
    • Origgin/Prepaid ECG Card (https://www.origgin.net)

    BEST MULTI-CHANNEL RETAILER

    • Swifta Systems and Services
    • Africakart.com
    • Melcomonline.com
    • Shopandsave.com
    • Telefonika.com

    BEST E-GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

    • Ghana Post
    • Ghana Ports
    • DVLA
    • Registrar General’s Dept
    • GHIPPS

    BEST SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN

    • Electromart Ghana Ltd
    • Aidahbot.com
    • Aramex
    • Huxley Black(azugu.com)
    • Africa eCommerce Group(mumandchild.com)
    • Tonaton.com
    • Golden Tulip Accra
    • Travel Wings

    BEST OMNI-CHANNEL CUSTOMER SERVICE

    • Aidahbot.com
    • Aramex (shopandship.com)
    • Swifta Systems(swifta.com)
    • Marketexpress.com
    • Africa eCommerce Group(mumandchild.com
    • Africakart.com
    • Multichoice Ghana (dstv.com)
    • Syncommerce

    BEST IN-STORE INITIATIVE

    • Aidahbot.com
    • Mallghana.com (Bernard and Associates)
    • Africakart.Com

    BEST DELIVERY/COURIER SERVICE-ECOMMERCE

    • DHL Express
    • Pizarea (pizarea.com)
    • Kasi Express (kasiexpressgh.com)
    • Skynet Express (skynetexpressgh.com)
    • Aramex (shopandship.com)

    BEST FEMALE ECOMMERCE ENTREPRENEUR

    • Esther Asante(Organic Trade Investments)
    • Anju Adwani (papyruscreations.com)
    • Titi Ademola(kikiclothing.com)
    • Dziffa Akua Ametam(dziffa.com)
    • Farida Bedwei (logicielghana.com)
    • Regina Honu (soronkosolutions.com)
    • Mabel Simpson (mSimps.com)

    BEST ECOMMERCE MOBILE BANKING APP

    • InvestXD
    • Bond Savings and Loans
    • Ecobank

    BEST ECOMMERCE MOBILE MONEY PLATFORM

    • Vodafone Cash
    • Airtel/Tigo Cash
    • MTN Momo

    BEST ECOMMERCE PAYMENT COMPANY/FINTECH

    • Konectpro Empire(konectproempire.com
    • Cyst-Mazzuma (mazzuma.com)
    • Flutterwave Technologies (flutterwave.com)
    • AlexPay (alexpay.africa)
    • Zeepay (myzeepay.com)
    • Hubtel(hubtel.com)
    • ExpressPay (expresspaygh.com)
    • Interpay (interpayafrica.com)

    BEST INNOVATION IN ECOMMERCE-PAYMENTS

    • Aidahbot Company (aidahbot.com)
    • Swifta Systems (swifta.com)
    • Bernard & Associates (mallghana.com)
    • Cyst (mazzuma.com)
    • Flutterwave Technologies(flutterwave.com)
    • Zeepay (myzeepay.com)
    • Kudigo (kudigo.com)

    BEST ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY PLATFORM

    • Farmart Ghana (farmartghana.com)
    • Pizarea(pizarea.com)
    • Jumia Foods (food.jumia.com.gh)
    • Market Express (marketexpress.com.gh)

    BEST ONLINE HOTEL BOOKING SITE

    • Alisa Hotels (aliahotels.com)
    • Travel Wings (travelwings.com.gh/Ghana/Index.aspx
    • Wakanow (wakanow.com.gh/en-gh/
    • Jumia Travel (https://travel.jumia.com/en-gb/hotels/ghana/65)

    BEST ONLINE REAL ESTATE SITE

    • Tonaton Ghana (https://tonaton.com/en/ads/ghana/new-developments)
    • Meqasa.com
    • Airbnb (https://www.airbnb.com/s/Ghana/homes)
    • ModernGhana (https://www.modernghana.com/ghanahome/estates/)
    • BusinessGhana (https://www.businessghana.com/site/real-estates)
    • Ghana Home Loans (http://www.ghlpropertyfinder.com/)

    BEST ONLINE TAXI

    • Uber(https://www.uber.com/en/gh/)
    • Taxify (https://taxify.eu/cities/accra/)
    • Uru (urudrive.com/)
    • Enshika (enshika.com)

    BEST ONLINE BETTING SITE

    • Betway (https://www.betway.com.gh/)
    • Mybet.com (https://mybet.com/)
    • Supabet (supabets.com.gh/)
    • BetyetU (https://betyetu.com.gh/)
    • Soccabet (https://www.soccabet.com/)
    • Eazibet (https://eazibet.com.gh/)

    BEST IN-STORE INITIAVE

    • Aidahbot.com
    • Mallghana.com (Bernard and associates)
    • Africakart.Com

    BEST BITCOIN COMPANY

    • Cyst Mazzuma (http://mazzuma.com)
    • BlockxAfrica (http://blockxafrica.com)
    • Ghanadotcom (https://www.ghana.com/)
    • Bitpesa (https://bitpesa.co/blog/akwaaba-ghana/)
    • Payplux (http://www.payplux.com/)

    SPECIAL AWARDS & RECOGNITION

    • Best eCommerce Entrepreneur
    • Best Ghanaian-Owned eCommerce Company
    • Pioneering Role in Development of eCommerce in Ghana
    • Pioneering Role in Financial Inclusion
    • Outstanding Contribution to Fighting Cyber Fraud
    • Outstanding Contribution to the Digitized Agriculture
    • Best Online Superstore of the Year

    LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

    • Lifetime Achievement Award in Development of Technology
    • Lifetime Achievement Award in Development of the Internet
  • Watch Live: Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Launch event from London

    Watch Live: Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Launch event from London

    HUAWEI’S new Mate 20 Pro is being unveiled at a launch event in London and latest rumours suggest this device could be one of the best Android phones of 2018.

    Watch now:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnVt4I56SbY

  • The exciting Nokia 2.1 now available in Ghana

    The exciting Nokia 2.1 now available in Ghana

    HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones is exciting many Ghanaians with the introduction of the new Nokia 2.1 with its unique features into the market.

    The excitement on the new Nokia 2.1 is largely because the device combines an incredible two-day battery life with a larger screen and dual front-front facing speakers giving Ghanaians everything they need for entertainment on the go.

    Long lasting entertainment

    Serving long-lasting entertainment needs for consumers who are always on the go, the Nokia 2.1 comes with a 2-day battery life, a large 5.5-inch HD screen and dual front-facing stereo speakers. The Nokia 2.1’s huge 4,000mAh battery now charges even faster so you can get back up and running even more quickly than before.

    With its HD display 20% bigger than the original, you can enjoy high-definition videos on the go while the dual speakers with bespoke 3D formed stainless steel detail gives you an amazing stereo sound.

    Quality and design, you expect from a Nokia phone

    The upgraded Qualcomm™ Snapdragon® 425, 64-bit Mobile Platform gives fans the 50% faster and smoother performance they asked for with fast switching between apps. You can capture the action wherever you are with the Nokia 2.1’s 5MP front-facing selfie snapper or 8MP rear camera with auto focus.

    Offering the quality and style you expect from a Nokia phone, Nokia 2.1’s sophisticated Nordic design and metallic accents guarantee that you will stand out from the crowd. Its sleek, rounded and ergonomically designed, inherently coloured polycarbonate back keeps your phone looking great even after long periods of use.

    Speaking on the uniqueness of the new device, Olumide Balogun, Head of Marketing at HMD Global, West and Central Africa, said:

    “Being able to rely on your smartphone from when you first wake up until you go to bed again is so important which is why the Nokia 2.1, with its two-day battery, has been one of the most welcome devices in our portfolio. We always want to keep giving Ghanaians more, so we’ve listened to their feedback and given them a faster processor, bigger screen and dual stereo speakers to enable an even better long-lasting experience to go with the great battery life.”

    Pure, secure and up-to-date Android Oreo™ (Go edition)

    Tailored to devices with 1GB RAM or less, Android Oreo™ (Go edition) comes with a new range of apps from Google designed to run faster while consuming less data. Optimised to be smooth and fast, these include Google Go – a web search app, Google Maps™ Go, YouTube™ Go and Google Assistant for Android (Go edition), to quickly send messages, make calls, set alarms and do more, simply by using your voice.

    With fewer pre-installed and much lighter apps on Android Oreo™ (Go edition), you get 2x more available storage out of the box compared with Android Nougat. All Nokia smartphones come with no bloatware, skins, UI changes or unnecessary apps pre-loaded onto your phone, giving you a pure Android experience. Android Oreo™ (Go edition) offers a smooth and responsive experience, while making sure your device gets the latest security updates and features, including Google Play Protect, which continuously works to keep your device, data and apps safe.

    The Nokia 2.1 is available to buy from GHS 454 and its comes in Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver

  • MoneyGram Wins Award  for Innovation in Money Transfers in Ghana

    MoneyGram Wins Award for Innovation in Money Transfers in Ghana

    MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer service in Ghana, has been recognized for its innovation in money transfer with the Mobex Africa Innovation in Money Transfer Award. The award acknowledges MoneyGram’s continuous innovation in enabling remittances directly to bank accounts and into mobile wallets, which were both introduced this year.

    MoneyGram was selected from a competitive nominee pool including major players like GHIPSS, Expresspay, Ecobank, Barclays Bank & Alexpay. “Remittances are key to the Ghanaian economy, and MoneyGram is a leader in this market,” said Patrick Appiah, MoneyGram’s regional head of Anglophone West Africa.

    “Over the past year, we have invested heavily in this market and now are proud to offer multi-channel convenience to our receivers in Ghana. From Paga to Accra, or Elubo to Aflao, customers can receive money from loved ones abroad either in any of our 2,000 partner locations with banks in Ghana or directly into their bank account or mobile wallet.”

    The Mobex Innovation Awards is organized by Coasters Company, to honour excellence, innovation and creativity of companies & individuals helping transform lives with the use of technology.  Coasters Company also organizes the annual Mobex Africa ICT & Technology Expo in Ghana & Liberia.

    About MoneyGram International

    MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.