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  • Why I think Dating Apps in Ghana all seem to be Sex Trading Centres

    Why I think Dating Apps in Ghana all seem to be Sex Trading Centres

    Everyone who knows me well can attest to the fact that I am an advocate of “the online world”. I believe most things that are done offline can equally be done online, and achieve greater results.

    However,  just like the offline world, a lot of fraud and deception exist in the online world too. One of these and the most annoying for me personally is all these dating apps which turn out to be just avenues for a commercial sex worker to ply his or her trade.

    A few months back, I spoke about some of the best dating Apps in Ghana. Before that period, I intentionally installed a few of the so called “dating apps” to ascertain how they work and to be sure if they fulfilled their real purpose. Sadly, they did not.

    At that point, the sharp contrast between what dating in the offline world and dating in the online world meant was clearer to me. It appears as if when you talk about “dating” online, it simply meant getting a partner for the night; this is true for both male and females.

    I’m inquisitive, very inquisitive, even sometimes when I know I shouldn’t be.

    The Dating App TECHxperience

    Last two weeks, I installed two of these dating apps with the intention of finding out whether there are any real people searching for “dates”. I registered the first account with the name “Yaw Mfidie”, using my real picture and date of birth. My intention was to get a female partner to date in 96 hours. I was attracted to some of these “sweet profiles” and I mostly began the conversations.

    For a few of them, the conversation lasted more than 5 messages before I was hit with the usual: “Let’s chat on Whatsapp for a good time, GHS XX for short time, GHS XX for a long time. No sleep overs. Call 02ZZZZZZZZZ”. All the messages were not structured in the exact same way, but they were all alike. I, however, met one lady who was interested in learning the English language, out of about 18 ladies I had a chat with.

    Dating apps in Ghana are not focused on love. It seems to be a sex market.
    Dating apps in Ghana are not focused on love. It seems to be a sex market.

    I thought to myself: “Maybe the guys on here are searching for a real dating opportunity and these ladies are not helping”.

    I decided to create a new account with a different identity. This time, I created “Yaa Mfidie” with beautiful lady stock photo from Pixabay.  I filled in all the necessary details and waited for someone to contact me. I was surprised when guys were sending messages like:

    • Hello Pretty, can I have a taste of your sweet things?
    • How much for one night?
    • Call me on 02ZZZZZZZZZ, I have a big —- to satisfy your needs
    • And the likes of messages, suggesting that these guys only wanted sex too.

    For the few who asked whether I was dating, I replied with “No”, then they jumped on the bandwagon to suggest we just had sex. Seriously, is this dating?

    Well, Well.

    I know chatting with over 40 different people, both male and female can not be a concrete evidence of what happens in these dating apps, but I think I have had enough. From where I stand right now, there is really no proper “dating” going on in these online dating apps. If you know of any that works here in Ghana, just tell me.

    And oh, those fraudsters on the app using pictures of people who look like Selena Gomez yet bear the names of traditional Ghanaians, what are they thinking?

  • Vodafone Ekiki Mi Promotion: Two Tips to make the best out of it

    Vodafone Ekiki Mi Promotion: Two Tips to make the best out of it

    The Vodafone Ekiki mi Promotion, which was launched on 15th August 2017 is a credit multiplier service by Vodafone Ghana that allows 3 people to use one recharge card 3 times at the price of one. The first individual uses the credit by dialling *134# while the next two dial *135# to load.

    For a lot of people on the Vodafone X Plan and Vodafone users in general, the Ekiki mi Promotion might not be particularly useful. This is because:

    • The Vodafone X Plan allows you to already make calls to all your friends on Vodafone X. This means, you can not use the Ekiki mi Promotion bonus to call them.
    • Vodafone X bundles will have to be totally exhausted before you can use your Ekikimi bonus.
    • The bonus lasts less than 48 hours. The day of activating and the day after that.
    This is how to activate the Vodafone Ekiki Mi Promotion
    This is how to activate the Vodafone Ekiki Mi Promotion

    Tips to make the best use of Vodafone Ekiki Mi Promotion

    1. Load your Vodafone Ekiki Mi on a sim that does not have Vodafone X activated on it

    When you do this, your Ekiki Mi bonus is not affected in any way. You can use your bonus to browse and make calls. For a lot of people that use Vodafone Ekiki Mi, this strategy works best. You use your Ekiki mi bonus freely without any restrictions to browser and call.

    1. Load your Vodafone Ekiki Mi in daily intervals

    This is a bit tricky. When Mr A loads a credit, Mr B should top up within three (3) days of Mr A’s topping up, failure to do so renders the card invalid. The Ekiki mi bonus also lasts less than 48 hours. However, it will be useless to completely waste the bonus so you should load the bonus in intervals. Supposing you have two “10 GHS” Ekiki Mi vouchers, you can load the first one on day 1 and the second on day 2 to extend your bonus time

    The Vodafone Ekiki Mi promotion was supposed to end on 13th October 2017 at 23:59:59 GM but this was extended due to high patronage of the service. Make good use of it while it lasts.

  • Attend Social Media Week Accra: 1000 Ghanaian Businesses to go online

    Attend Social Media Week Accra: 1000 Ghanaian Businesses to go online

    The world became one stage when the internet and social media emerged and everyone who embraces the new trend quickly is a winner! This includes businesses, online quickly improves our fortune in business as we are quickly opened up to a market far beyond our physical presence. Here comes Social Media Week Accra.

    What is Social Media Week Accra?

    In Accra, from 11th -15th of September 2017, Social Media Week will bring to life the opportunities that going online presents, as scores of volunteers, will storm various open markets, helping to set up various businesses online.
    With a partnership with Facebook and Google Skills for Africa, a directory is going to be created making it easy to find things in very popular locations in Ghana like Kantamanto, Makola etc
    For eg. Imagine a directory that shows you where all the jeans sellers in Kantamanto are located, or where you can find every wedding décor vendor at Rawlings Park!
    Convenience for the consumer, and great sales for the vendor!

    Who can attend Social Media Week Accra?

    With a passion for emerging technology, mobile and social media, Social Media Week attendees always strive to understand and share what’s next. Among those who can attend are:

    • C-Level executives
    • Mid-senior level marketing executives
    • Digitally focused enterprise professionals
    • Technology entrepreneurs and founders
    • Media and publishing executives
    • Bloggers and social media influencers
    Some speakers at the Social Media Week Accra #SMWiAccra
    Some speakers at the Social Media Week Accra #SMWiAccra

    Who will be speaking at Social Media Week Accra?

    • AKISI ACKAH, Head Of Brand, Vodafone
    • ANITA ERSKINE, Entrepreneur and Broadcaster
    • APRIL REIGN, Managing Editor Of Broadway Black And The Creator Of The Viral Hashtag #Oscarssowhite
    • ATO ULZEN-APPIAH, Director of Ghana Think Foundation, social media champion and blogger
    • BENJAMIN ANYAN, Digital Expert who has worked with PZ Africa, Nescafe CWA, Nido CWA
    • BERNARD KAFUI SOKPE, Brands Manager, Hubtel
    • CITI FM, Team
    • DEREK LARYEA, Ag. CEO of Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications
    • ERRYN GRACEY, Brand Strategy Executive of Ad Dynamo
    • FRANK BRUCE, Twitter guru and runs Barcamp Bolga account
    • GLOBAL MEDIA ALLIANCE, Representative
    • HANNAH ASHIOKAI AKRONG, Vodafone HR Director
    • IRENE DONATI, Head of Strategy at Omg Digital, the BuzzFeed of Africa
    • JEMILA ABDULAI, Digital Marketing Consultant & Creator of Circumspecte
    • KAJSA HALLBERG ADU, Ashesi Lecturer And Founder Of Blogging Ghana
    • KOW ESSUMAN, Lawyer and Special Aide to the President
    • L’AINE SERVICES, Representative
    • MIC FOX, Director of Digital at Emmis Communications.
    • MOHAMMED ADJEI SOWAH, Mayor Of Accra
    • NANA ‘ROFA’ KISSI, Head of Creatives & content at MI Promo
    • NANA ABA ANAMOAH, Journalist and Founder of Raising Readers.
    • NANA ASIHENE, CEO OF NKACC & Videographer.
    • NICHOLAS TANYE, Head of Research, Ghana Social Media Rankings
    • OMG VOICE, Team
    • PHIL COERTZER, Managing Director for Ad Dynamo, Twitter representatives in Africa.
    • PHILIP GANDAA NANFURI, Business Analyst At Radio XYZ & Development Finance Analyst
    • PHIONA OKUMU, Music Editor and Label/Artist Relations Apple Music and iTunes (Sub-Saharan Africa)
    • PRINCEWILL OSARO OMOROGIUWA, Simon Page Business School
    • SELASI SEGBEDZI, Director, Strategy and Corporate Affairs at Jayset Consulting Limited
    • SIMON ALANGDE, Managing Partner at Wineloya (Google representatives in Ghana)
    • VENUS TAWIAH, Director of Business Development, Now Available
    • VODAFONE CEO AND SMTs
    • YOLANDA CUBA, Vodafone CEO

    How can you participate in the Social Media Week Accra?

    There is a wide range of activities at the Social Media Week Accra (SMWiAccra).

    Book seats now. Accra is Connected!

  • Uber finally hits Kumasi: Enjoy first ride for free (GHS 15) in Kumasi

    Uber finally hits Kumasi: Enjoy first ride for free (GHS 15) in Kumasi

    Uber has been in Ghana for over a year now, operating just in Accra all the while. Kumasi, the countries second biggest city has now been added to the global network of Uber cities. Yes! Uber is in Kumasi.

    UberX is in Kumasi and residents of the culture rich city can now request a ride beginning the noon of 31st August 2017. Uber’s competitors in Ghana now need to step up their game too.

    UberX – This sends an everyday car to your location with seating for up to four people. This is Uber’s budget option.

    Drivers in Kumasi can also take advantage of the opportunity to make some money by signing up as partner drivers for Uber
    Drivers in Kumasi can also take advantage of the opportunity to make some money by signing up as partner drivers for Uber

    You can now request a safe, reliable and affordable ride at the tap of a button. Whether you’re heading to KNUST, the Kumasi Botanical Gardens, Kejetia Market or anywhere in between – simply request UberX from your smartphone and enjoy the ride!

    Uber Kumasi: Current Pricing Plan

    • GHS 1.70 Base Fare + GHS 1.30 per kilometer + GHS 0.30 per minute
    • Minimum Fare: GHS 5
    • Cancellation Fee: GHS 5

    Sample Pricing for UberX in Kumasi

    • Bara Yara Stadium to Vienna City: GHS 10
    • KNUST to Kumasi City Mall: GHS 16
    • Kumasi Airport to Golden Tulip Hotel: GHS 20

    According to Uber’s official website, “Uber is still in testing mode so there may be limited availability from time to time as we get going in Kumasi. Please be patient with us in the first few weeks, we’ll be getting you connected to as many drivers-partners as fast as possible.”

    How to Request an UberX Ride in Kumasi

    1. Download the Uber app
    2. Register with your personal details
    3. Choose your pickup location, request a ride and track your car in real-time

    Get free GHS 15 ride when you register Uber in Kumasi

    Sign up here and enter the promo code MOVEKUMASI to enjoy GHS 15 on your first ride. Otherwise, when you register via the Uber app, swipe to the section where you enter promo codes and enter MOVEKUMASI to enjoy the free Uber GHS 15 ride. This should be done before your first ride.

  • Mula: Digital Service for ECG Prepaid Power Launches in Ghana

    Mula: Digital Service for ECG Prepaid Power Launches in Ghana

    Cellulant, a multinational payments company has launched Mula, a payments platform that has revolutionised payments in Ghana by providing the first digital payments service for ECG prepaid.

    Before the launch of the service, ECG customers needed to visit an agent nearby their home to buy power credit. This experience proved difficult and inconveniencing customers when power credit would run out sometimes in the middle of the night with no agent available to provide more credit.

    This new service, “Mula” has completely removed the need for the worry, stress and inconvenience by providing the ability to buy credit on their phone from any of their mobile money wallets.

    At the Launch of Mula App

    “Today customers are mobile and are always looking for better ways to integrate their daily activities. With the launch of Mula we aim to provide a better way for customers in Ghana to make payments.,” says Mr Albert Ngumba, Country Manager for Cellular Ghana. “We aim to transform how customers make payments in this country, providing solutions that are relevant to our customer’s daily lives. Mula is a secure, simple and convenient alternative for customers to pay their bills from their phones.”

    Mula was released to the public on Tuesday, 22nd August 2017 in Accra. Currently, customers can not only buy ECG prepaid power credit, but they can buy airtime from any of the networks, pay for DStv and GOtv subscriptions using their wallet of choices such as MTN Money, Tigo Cash and Airtel Money. Vodafone Cash will be available within the month.

    The payment is available by dialling code *234# or downloading the application on the Google PlayStore.

    Mula: What is it?

    Mula is the payment platform of choice for Ghana’s growing mobile-first generation and the burgeoning internet users. Mula provides an easy, cashless and convenient payment solution for customers.

    For the ever evolving and forward-thinking Ghanaian looking for more freedom and control of their money, the Service presents five unique features for the consumers.

    ECG Customers can now:

    • Know their exact bill amount payable
    • Pay their bills with different payment options
    • Get bill reminders sent straight to their phones
    • Save all customer account numbers in one place
    • Buy airtime for different phone networks with one wallet

    Note: #Mula currently only works with Kamstrup meters. You also get GHS 5 anytime you buy power with Mula. Call +233540766734 for more info.

    About Cellulant

    Cellulant is a multinational payments company operating a one-stop payments ecosystem in Africa; connecting businesses and governments to the increasingly mobile consumers.

    Driven by the mission to build a world class business in Africa for Africa and by Africans; Cellulant now operates in 11 countries, with a growing workforce of 250 employees across the African continent. The company’s ecosystem connects over 95 banks, 30 Mobile Network Operators, 2 Government-backed e-Wallets and more than 600 blue chip companies.

    As of January 2017, roughly 12% of Africa’s mobile consumers can make payments using Cellulant’s services and products.

  • Infinix Hot 5 in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria: Buy, Swap, Price, Specs

    Infinix Hot 5 in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria: Buy, Swap, Price, Specs

    The Infinix HOT 5, the latest in the line of Infinix Phones and a direct heir to the widely successful Infinix HOT 4. The phone is also known as Infinix X559 and serves as a push for Infinix to continue to dominate the Smartphone Industry in Africa and more recently India.

    Enjoy Realistic High Impact Sound on the Infinix HOT5
    Enjoy Realistic High Impact Sound on the Infinix HOT5

    Imagine having a cinema in your palm that keeps you engaged all day long with a 3D stereo sound? Quit imagining lol, the Infinix Hot 5 makes that possible.

    Feel life in another dimension with the Dirac stereo widening of the HOT 5. 5 times cooler, 5 times hotter! Your videos and sounds are now 5 times cooler, 5 times hotter. Check out the trends on Facebook by exploring the hashtag #MyHotPadi

    Infinix HOT 5 Key Specifications

    • OS: Android 7.0 Nougat with XOS
    • SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro)
    • 4G LTE: NO
    • Screen Size: 5.5 Inches HD IPS Touchscreen
    • Screen Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels (264 PPI)
    • Processor Type: Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex, MediaTek MT6580
    • RAM: 2GB
    • Internal Storage: 16GB.
    • External Storage: microSD, up to 32 GB
    • Back / Rear Camera: 8MP camera & LED Flash
    • Front Camera: 5MP with LED flash
    • Battery: 4000 mAh

    Features Overview of the Infinix HOT 5

    Great Sound Quality on the Infinix HOT5

    The Hot 5 has a Front dual speaker with an amazing surround sound system.
    Enjoy great sounds enhanced by superb equipment. INFINIX HOT 5 proprietary technology creates room for dual audio cavities and makes them compatible with other components. Dirac Stereo widening technology produces realistic stereo sound, that you would not expect from a mobile device.

    Infinix HOT5 will serve as your mobile Cinema
    Infinix HOT5 will serve as your mobile Cinema

    4000mAh large battery

    4000mAh high capacity battery on the Infinix HOT 5 combined with the energy-efficient XOS, provides at least 2 days usage for an average user. When going on a long trip, you can rest assured that your device would last you well through the day and into the next.

    Security on the Infinix HOT 5

    Scan your fingerprint to experience the convenience of secure ID access. The smart Fingerprint key eliminates complicated passwords and provides secure unlocking, wakes dormant apps, and enables privacy control in various other applications.

    Pricing and Availability of the Infinix HOT 5

    Infinix HOT 5 Price in Ghana

    The Infinix HOT5 is available in Ghana, at a recommended retail price of GHS 570. Get a free delivery when you buy from Mfidie.com. Call George on +233245269141

    Infinix HOT5 Price in Kenya

    The Infinix HOT5 Price in Kenya starts at around Ksh 12,599.00

    Infinix HOT 5 Price in Nigeria

    Infinix HOT5 price in Nigeria ranges from 61,500 Naira to 74,000 Naira.

    Swap previous Infinix model with HOT 5

    We currently do not have swap deals for the Infinix HOT 5

    The Infinix HOT 5 also features a decent camera
    The Infinix HOT 5 also features a decent camera

    Other Infinix and Tecno Phones Worth Considering

  • Tecno Spark / Tecno Spark Plus in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria: Buy, Swap, Price, Specs

    Tecno Spark / Tecno Spark Plus in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria: Buy, Swap, Price, Specs

    The Tecno Spark and Tecno Spark Plus are the latest smartphones to be released by TECNO mobile. The spark series are a new one by TECNO, who continuously seek to dominate the smartphone market in Africa, particularly in Ghana, Nigeria as well as Kenya.

    The Tecno Spark K7 and Tecno Spark plus K9 were unveiled in Nigeria on Saturday, 19th August 2017.

    The TECNO Spark K7 and Tecno Spark Plus K9 are decent budget smartphones with specifications you will likely fall in love with.
    The TECNO Spark K7 and Tecno Spark Plus K9 are decent budget smartphones with specifications you will likely fall in love with.

    2017 seems to be a big year for the guys at TECNO. From the release of the powerful CX and the high-end CX Limited Edition, there is now the all new TECNO Spark: a series of smartphones that seem to be aimed at the price-cautious. The two devices currently in the series offer decent specifications at an attractive price.

    TECNO Spark K7 Key Specifications

    • Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
    • Display: 5.5 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 px)
    • Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
    • Processor: 1.3 GHz Octa-core CPU
    • Memory: 1GB/2GB RAM / 16GB ROM
    • Cameras: Front — 5 MP (with flash) / Rear — 13 MP (autofocus, LED flash)
    • Battery: 3000 mAh
    • Other Features: Fingerprint sensor

    TECNO Spark Plus K9 Key Specifications

    • Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
    • Display: 6.0 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 px)
    • Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
    • Processor: 1.5 GHz Octa-core CPU
    • Memory: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM
    • Cameras: Front — 5 MP (with flash) / Rear — 13 MP (autofocus, LED flash)
    • Battery: 3400 mAh
    • Other Features: Fingerprint sensor
    The Spark series come in a variety of colours
    The Spark series come in a variety of colours

    Camera and Picture Taking on the Tecno Spark and Spark Plus

    The 13MP 5P back camera of both phones is made for every occasion. A blue glass filters out 50% more noises over a regular glass for appealing clarity.

    The camera captures 15% more light through a F/2.0 aperture. A back flash illuminates in low light to produce soft light. Combining with a customized algorithm, it brightens your smiles and renders your backlight and low-light shooting a natural touch.

    Take advantage of the HDR capabilities and shoot images with vivid details both in the highlighted and low lighted areas.

    Fingerprint Functionality on the Tecno Spark and Spark Plus

    Access the TECNO Spark K7 and Spark Plus K9 phone via the fingerprint sensor module securely and speedily. It reads your fingerprint and identifies who you are. The more you use it, the more intelligently it responds. Launch the camera and use the fingerprint sensor as a handy shutter button for recording your life on the move.

    Fast locking and unlocking with the fingerprint sensor means you are always secure.
    Fast locking and unlocking with the fingerprint sensor means you are always secure.

    Software on the Tecno Spark and Spark Plus

    Running the latest Android™ 7.0, the two SPARK phones deliver a fluid multitasking experience never ever before. Launch your favourite apps and engage in the entertainment now. Long-press an app and drag it to a page thumbnail in the bottom of the interface to quickly move it to that page.The Lock screen has been redesigned to display Lock screen wallpaper in fullness. Multiple wallpaper and themes are available for customizing your device at a single touch. Notifications, contacts and messages are reorganized to keep you notified of the latest news.

    The Lock screen has been redesigned to display Lock screen wallpaper in fullness. Multiple wallpaper and themes are available for customizing your device at a single touch. Notifications, contacts and messages are reorganized to keep you notified of the latest news.

    Pricing and Availability of the Tecno Spark and Spark Plus

    Spark and Spark Plus Price in Ghana

    The Tecno Spark is the only phone out of the two phones to be available in Ghana. The Tecno Spark goes for GHS 420 and the Spark Plus is speculated to be sold at GHS 530 when available. 

    Spark and Spark Plus Price in Kenya

    The Spark Price in Kenya starts at around Ksh 9,799.00 while the Tecno Spark plus will go for Ksh 12378.00

    Spark and Spark Plus Price in Nigeria

    TECNO Spark and Tecno Spark Plus will retail in Nigeria at 32,800 Naira and 36,500 Naira respectively.

    Swap previous TECNO model with Spark or Spark Plus

    For a swap deal on this phone, Call Asiedu on +233 24 605 7638

  • DevLess Hackathon – Learn, Build & Win a Prize | #FreeEvent

    DevLess Hackathon – Learn, Build & Win a Prize | #FreeEvent

    The DevLess Hackathon is a 2-day event which brings together developers, individuals, students and business professionals to brainstorm and develop creative tech solutions aimed at solving problems in our society.

    At the DevLess Hackathon, participants will go through a series of training sessions administered by experienced Developers from DevLess and Business Fellows from the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology. They will then form a team to build solutions to their proposed challenges using the DevLess Platform in the process.

    Mentors will be available to guide and assist participants and their team should they face any challenges.

    Who can attend the DevLess Hackathon?

    1. Tertiary Students and Graduates interested in learning skills in technology
    2. High School graduates looking for careers in technology
    3. Business professionals
    4. Anybody interested in solving societal problems

    Why should you attend the DevLess Hackathon?

    The DevLess Hackathon will offer great opportunities for participants. These include:

    • the opportunity to familiarize themselves with new and emerging technologies such as DevLess.io
    • the opportunity to be able to teach and be taught by others
    • the chance to solve problems and create something completely new
    • an opportunity to meet like-minded people – with whom they can connect and become friends or startup business partners
    • the chance to create something for fun can be personally rewarding for them
    • the chance to gain respect and recognition
    • the option to do something different and be creative
    • a chance to prove themselves (show and share their ideas and abilities)
    • the possibility to collaboratively push the limits of technology
    • the chance to push yourself to achieve more than you have ever done before
    • the chance to discover your competitive nature
    • become driven and motivated by competition
    • the opportunity to become part of the DevLess community
    • the opportunity to win a prize and other perks

    Event Details

    Venue: Meltwater Entrepreneurial School Of Technology, 20 Aluguntugui Street, Accra, Greater Accra Region
    Date: Fri, Sep 1, 2017, 2:00 PM – Sat, Sep 2, 2017, 6:00 PM GMT
    Ticket: Free
    Registration link: https://goo.gl/ACx6G4

    About DevLess

    DevLess is a platform that allows individuals to easily build robust backends for their web and mobile applications by piecing together plug and play backend modules.

  • Vodafone Ekiki Mi Promo: How 5 People can use 1 recharge card 5 times

    Vodafone Ekiki Mi Promo: How 5 People can use 1 recharge card 5 times

    Vodafone Ekikimi: What is it?

    Vodafone Ekiki Mi is a credit multiplier service by Vodafone Ghana that allows 3 people to use one recharge card 3 times at the price of one. The first individual uses the credit by dialling *134# while the next two dial *135# to load. However, with Vodafone Cash credit loads, up to 5 people can use the same recharge card 5 times.

    The Vodafone Ekikimi promo was launched by Vodafone Ghana on Tuesday, August 15, 2017
    The Vodafone Ekikimi promo was launched by Vodafone Ghana on Tuesday, August 15, 2017

    How to Subscribe to Vodafone Ekiki Mi in Ghana (Update: December 2017)

    The Ekikimi promo by Vodafone Ghana does not require any form of subscription. However, these are the steps to follow to enjoy the service. As of December 2017, start from point number 4.

    1. Buy a Vodafone Scratch Card
    2. Load the airtime using the code *134*pin#
    3. Give the same scratch card to two friends
    4. Load your Vodafone Airtime with Vodafone Cash
    5. You will receive a message with a pin after a successful load.
    6. Share the message with your friends.
    7. Have them load the credit using the code *135*pin# (also provided in the message)
    8. They also get to enjoy the credit as a bonus top up

    The Vodaofne Ekiki Mi Promo in Sunyani
    The Vodafone Ekiki Mi Promo in Sunyani

    The Vodafone Ekikimi campaign has hit Tamale, Sunyani and other major cities in the early hours of Tuesday, 15th August 2017. For those who are wondering if it works, yes it does. There have been a lot of testimonials by some twitter users.

    https://twitter.com/kojo_beng/status/897364936145473538

    Will you jump on #VodafoneEkikimi offer? Well, you don’t lose when you try it. I’m definitely going on a “Vodafone Used Vouchers Hunt”. Remember, Just dial *134* to load a recharge card and two of your friends can dial *135* to also load for the same amount. It’s #VodafoneEkikiMi

    The next two who load the credit after the first person will receive the same amount of credit loaded but as an Ekikimi bonus. This credit can not be used to bundle or subscribe to other Vodafone Ghana services.

    Stuff worth mentioning about the Vodafone Ekiki Mi Promotion (More Information)

    • The Vodafone “Ekiki Mi” promotion started on 15th August 2017 at 00:00:01 GMT and will end on 13th October 2017 at 23:59:59 GMT (The Promo was further extended and as at the time of updating this article, it only applied to Vodafone Cash Recharges)
    • The bonus airtime to be enjoyed by the two other parties can only be topped up using *135*pin#
    • The bonus airtime to be enjoyed by the two other parties can only be used for on-net voice calls and data PAYG (Pay As You Go)
    • After the initial top-up, the other parties using the *135*pin# should top up within three (3) days of Party A topping up, failure to do so renders the card invalid.
    • To enjoy the offer, the recharge amount has to be GHS 2 and above.

    Have you checked out the Vodafone X offers from Vodafone too?

    Remember to share this with friends and family. Get everyone on the Vodafone Ekikime offer if you enjoyed it,

  • minoHealth: Ghanaian Team Develops Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Systems That Outperform Human Doctors

    minoHealth: Ghanaian Team Develops Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Systems That Outperform Human Doctors

    minoHealth is a health system developed by a Ghanaian team. The technology based health system uses Deep Learning (Artificial Neural Networks) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict and diagnose medical conditions in patients.

    These AI systems are said to outperform human physicians in diverse ways. minoHealth currently has three AI healthcare systems.

    • The first system predicts if a female patient would develop Diabetes in the next 5 years or not.
    • The second and third systems determine if a Breast Tumor is Malignant or Benign with two separate approaches.

    Deep Learning is the most effective part of Artificial Intelligence today, it’s in fact used by various top tech firms today to solve various kinds of problem, like Google DeepMind for AlphaGo which beat human Go players, Facebook for AI algorithms that sort posts on your newsfeed and auto tag your images, and Tesla Motors for self-driving cars.

    Deep Learning is developed loosely based on the human biological neural network, so rather than give it direct instructions, AI scientists and engineers train these Deep Learning models with datasets and the models automatically learn from them like a child learns by observing their environment.

    So minoHealth applies Deep Learning algorithms to Healthcare problems in order to develop AI systems that better diagnose and predict medical conditions than humans. The team also plans to work with Epidemiologists in Ghana and Ministry of Health to develop lots of medical datasets to train other Deep Learning models to cater to even more medical conditions and healthcare needs of Ghanaians.

    The team is also currently in talks with Ghanaian Hospitals so they can democratize their AI systems to be used for all Ghanaians.