Apps, data changing mobile:

Mobile voice revenue is declining fast, while data use is surging, driven by instant messaging and apps, say new reports on the state of mobility in South Africa.

The findings of two reports -The Mobile Consumer in SA 2014 and The Mobile Internet in SA 2014, were presented at a media briefing in Johannesburg, South Africa, this morning. The studies, by World Wide Worx in partnership with FNB and Dashboard Research, found that 65% of South Africans – around 13 million people – now have internet access. Around 29% - 5.8 million of them - access the internet using mobile devices only, while 32% - or 6.4 million – access the internet using mobile devices and laptops or PCs, and 4% -  under one million - access the internet using only laptops or PCs.

Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, said voice usage is declining steadily, particularly among younger cellphone users, while data spend is surging. In the biggest data user group – people aged 19 – 24, only 56% of mobile budget is spent on voice (down from 66% last year), while data spend has increased from 17% last year to 24% currently. Overall, voice spend has dropped from 73% of mobile budget to 65%, while data has increased from 12% to 16%. At the beginning of 2010, voice stood at 77% and data at 8%. All ages are moving to increase dat

Samsung Ghana to open ultramodern brand shop at Osu Mall:

Samsung Ghana says it is set to open an ultramodern Brand Shop at the plush Osu Mall later this month to give customers a world class shopping experience in a luxurious shopping environment this Christmas.

The Brand Shop will give customers the opportunity to purchase Samsung full range of products to meet their needs with product line-up ranging from audio-visual, home appliance, mobile phones and IT products. This premium brand shop will also enhance its service delivery by taking care of the needs of every customer.

Speaking to Biztechafrica in an interview in Accra the Marketing Manager for Consumer Electronics at Samsung Ghana Richard Nunekpeku pointed out that the upcoming ultramodern Brand Shop will Samsung customers the full Samsung premium experience across its digital appliances and smart phones category.

“This will provide the consumer with a stimulating environment in which to discover the full spectrum of Samsung's world-class offerings in one easily-accessible location," Richard added.

According to Mr. Nunekpeku, the store will be manned by fully trained and experienced Samsung staff who will take customers through the whole Samsung experience.

About the location he noted that Osu has become is a major commercial hub in the capital and thus as a brand that cares about its customers, Samsung wanted to provide them with the convenience of shopping in a luxurious and easy-to-access environment closer to them. 

The shop will have a product experience zone with the full range of Samsung Digital Appliances, Smart phones, Tablets, Notes, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Mobile Communications, laptops and other accessories making it the ultimate shopping destination for everyone this Christmas.