NEWS: Latest PC World article online

“If you were thinking of designing or building a Web site, you’d be in luck. If you were thinking of writing a suite of financial management software, you’d be in luck. If you were even thinking of creating the next big video game, you’d be in luck. Visit any good bookstore, and the selection of self-help books and “how-to” guides leave you spoilt for choice. People have been working on these things for ages, and good and bad practice in Web site, financial software or games development – among many others – is well established. The biggest challenge you’d likely face is deciding which book to choose. If you’re anything like me, you’ll leave the store with at least a couple”

kiwanja’s latest PC World article – ‘Social Mobile’ Applications: The Missing Book – argues the potential of a book focusing on best practice in developing mobile applications for the developing world

NEWS: Video interview with Nokia Conversations website

Late last month Ken Banks was invited to meet up with the team behind Nokia Conversations, the handset giant’s official blog. During a short six minute video interview, Ken gave his thoughts on mobile innovation in Africa, plans for FrontlineSMS (following the recent announcement of funding from the Hewlett Foundation), and the challenges of financial sustainability faced by many social mobile projects. The interview is available here