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Disabled Nigerians battle when using – they share their experiences

Disabled Nigerians battle when using – they share their experiences

PEOPLE with disabilities often face difficulties when accessing transport services. Inadequate and unsuitable options restrict their mobility, independence and ability to navigate their communities. This limits their opportunities for employment, education, healthcare and social engagement. These individuals can also be very vocal about their experiences – sharing comments online that can shape the branding and marketing of a city. EMMANUEL MOGAJI, Associate Professor in Marketing, Keele University As an academic researcher with a focus on transport, education and financial services, I teach the marketing and advertising of these services. To do so, one must first understand the state of a…
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Technology used deliver goods to township households and spaza shops

Technology used deliver goods to township households and spaza shops

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER A new cell phone app uses the power of minibus taxis to deliver goods to South Africa’s township households and spaza shops Vuyo Radebe, director of Yethu Yethu is a new app that allows people in areas not serviced by traditional delivery services, to order groceries and have them delivered to their door, by a mini-bus taxi. Last week Yethu successfully rolled out their pilot in Soweto, with almost 2000 customers engaging with the service, 7000 taxis available across the taxi associations as well as securing strategic partnerships with Pick n Pay, FutureLife and Tyme Bank.  Yethu…
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