The influence of mobile phones in Africa

Question 1

How has mobile phones affected banking in Africa?

Answer 1

-it has lead to mobile banking through M-Peso which increased trade as you can send money

Question 2

How has mobile phones in Africa improved mobile learning?

Answer 2

-rural areas now have access to education which tackles textbook availability

Question 3

What was the effect of phones on healthcare?

Answer 3

-the app Peekvision adapted the smartphone camera which diagnoses vision problems, solves the problem of limited doctors

Question 4

What is Micro Ensures Fearless Health?

Answer 4

-an app where people can access insurance on their mobile phones

Question 5

Why is Micro Ensures Fearless Health beneficial?

Answer 5

It allows low income families to access insurance

Question 6

How many users does Micro Ensures have?

Answer 6

over 50 million users.

Question 7

Criticism of Mobile phones in Africa

Answer 7

The internet speeds are slow and unreliable