Despite the abundant opportunities the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector presents, it poses serious challenges, especially in the way people relate to each other, Trade minister Amelia Kyambadde has said.
Although she did not suggest the way forward, she said something must be done to stop the havoc ICT is inflicting on the way people relate to each other.
Speaking at the Digital Impact Awards Africa held last week in Kampala, Ms Kyambadde said: "Loneliness is one of the problems we are dealing with, thanks to ICT."
She added: "I know of a situation where a husband and wife under the same roof communicate using SMS, people no longer converse."
However, she applauded sectors such as banking, telecommunications and education that have not only pioneered use of technology but also made great strides in terms of appeal and innovation.
The Digital Impact Awards Africa recognised 20 organisations for their use and provision of digital infrastructure-web, mobile, social media and digital financial services.
How the organisations were awarded:
- Best payments/transfers service: PayWay
- Best Online/mobile banking service: Standard Chartered Bank Uganda
- Best mobile money service: MTN Mobile Money
- Best government agency on social media: National Water and Sewerage Corporation
- Best corporate brand on social media: MTN Uganda
- Most promising social media presence: Crown Beverages Limited (Pepsi, Mirinda, Mountain Dew)
- Best e-commerce (classifieds / marketplace): Cheki
- Best e-commerce (store/service): Hellofood
- Best e-service: Umeme
- Best mobile app: Kaymu
- Mobile app for Africa: Vodacom My App (South Africa)
- Best digital marketing campaign: Airtel Trace Music Star
- Best digital customer service: National Water and Sewerage Corporation
- Commended new website: PostBank Uganda
- Best Corporate Website: Standard Chartered Bank Uganda
- Best cybersecurity practice: Standard Chartered Bank Uganda
- Best digital inclusion impact: Airtel Uganda
- Commended financial inclusion impact: Pride Microfinance Limited
- Best financial inclusion impact: Centenary Bank Uganda
- Digital Brand of the Year: MTN Uganda
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Autor(en)/Author(s): Ismail Musa Ladu
Quelle/Source: AllAfrica, 21.08.2015
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