May Mobile report highlights SnapScan

The Native VML Mobile May 2014 report highlights how mobile contributes over 6% to sub-Saharan Africa's GDP, higher than any other comparable region in the world, according to the latest Sub-Saharan Africa Mobile Economy report by GSMA. Added to this, Zimbabwe has emerged as Africa's fastest growing mobile market. Vodacom's reputation hits a four-year low and SEACOM is partnering with Level 3 to enhance the internet experience on the continent.

South Africa is buzzing thanks to Standard Bank's latest innovation with SnapScan, its latest app addition that removes the need for cards or cash. The country is surprised to find that social media's role in the country's latest elections was more diminished than expected. Internationally, New York is eradicating the need for paper with smartphone tickets to aid travel in the city, the world's first braille smartphone goes on sale and Google is poised to produce a 3D imaging tablet. View the full report.