WASAFIX: A MOBILE APP SOLUTION FOR CAMER NUMBERS CONVERSION

What?

 Wasafix is a mobile app that serves as a response to the problems posed by the current change of phone numbers in Cameroon. On the 21st of November 2014, all Cameroon numbers switched from 8 to 9 digits. The change requires addition of "6" (for MTN, Orange & Nexttel) or “2” (For Camtel) to a contact to make it 9 digits. Interestingly, an average person has about 80 to 100 contacts, and manually adding "6" or “2” to 100 contacts can be a really painful task and time wasting activity in 2014. As a matter of fact, a smarter move will be using an app to go through your address book, and prepend a "6" or “2”to all Cameroon phone numbers. That is exactly what wasaFIX does. It goes through your contacts, and updates the MTN, ORANGE & NEXTTEL numbers ‘only’ in a flash to reflect the new changes. The app does not update Camtel numbers because the addition process for Camtel occurs differently for the 29 different departments in the 10 different regions in Cameroon. It’s way too complicated and it’s better done manually to avoid many errors. wasaFIX is a polymorphic app, with versions for most Android phones, phones supporting Java, Blackberry, and iPhone.

As of the release date, 21st November, the app has been tested on the following devices:

BlackBerry 9900 (v5.1.0.485), 9300 v6.0.0.534, 8520 v5.0.0.681, BlackBerry v7.1, Alcatel-OT-800/1.0, SonyEcrissonW350i/R10BA015, Nokia2330c-2/06.46, HUAWEI HUAWEI Y300-0100, Samsung Galaxy Pro B7510, Nokia210, SonyEricssonW580i, Nokia6280, Alcatel OT-585, Nokia N97, NokiaE71, Nokia203, Blackberry 9900 and all supporting bb5 - bb9, SpreadTrum6530, LG-C299, ALPS SM-G900H, Nokia700, BenQ Maui E800, LG-KP500-Orange, NokiaX2-01/08.70, TECNO T722, Huawei G6600, Nokia303, Nokia6280, ALCATEL_ONE_TOUCH, ZTE-G-X991-Rio-orange, Huawei_G7220, NokiaX6-00, TECNO TECNO M5, Nokia E72-1

A couple of versions can be downloaded from the official site: http://wasafix.net

The android version is also available on Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wasamundi.wasafix

Blackberry world link: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/59946215/?lang=en&countrycode=CM

The iOS version is still under review in the app store.

When?

The idea was conceived some time in the month of October (when ART made the announcement on billboards), by the founders of Wasamundi, Ltd. The team saw a problem and decided to ‘fix’ it. Feasibility studies were carried out, a strategic team was set up and the app development began in the first week of November. Eventually, the first version of the app for Blackberry and Android were published on the 21st of November 2014.

Who?

So who is the amazing crew behind this very practical app?? It is a Wasamundi-Kwata TV developers collabo!!

Quincy Kwende (Software Developer, Wasamundi)

Nara Laurence (Software Developer, Wasamundi)

Clifford Ako (Marketer, Wasamundi)

Brian Mesembe (Software Developer, Kwata TV)

Horace Fonkwe(Business lawyer, interested in IT)

How it works?

The cycle starts by downloading a suitable version of the app from either the site(http://wasafix.net) or the app stores. It's a free app. So users do not pay for downloads. However, it costs 200 FCFA to activate the app, and make it convert all available MTN, ORANGE, NEXTTEL Cameroon numbers in a phone book (SIM and Phone). With that said, here are the 3 main steps in using the app:

1. Download app from wasafix.net or via Google Play (Anroid users), or Blackberry World  (Blackbery users) or AppStore (iPhone users).

2. Run wasaFIX.

3. Activate wasaFIX and Convert all contacts.

For more inquiries about wasaFIX email: support@wasafix.net or call help center on +237671663636.

You can also leave a message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wasafix

For more about Wasamundi visit http://www.wasamundi.com/static/about

WARDROBE: A CONCEPT STORE by MODEMAISON PR

Hello people..There is a new chic boutique in town!!!

WARDROBE BY MMPR - The New Concept Store In Douala

WardRobe by MMPR is a chic concept store for men and women launched in Bonamoussadi, Douala at the ModeMaison PR office creating a wardrobe style shopping experience where the atmosphere is relaxed, the clothes are affordable, neatly arranged with a service that is customer focused. Stocking European ‘High Street’, affordable luxury and African brands to cater for different tastes and expectations for our customers who are fashion savvy experimentalists confident in their own style with a love of some exclusivity.
Handpicked treasures awaits you at WardRobe by MMPR. See you soon!

Tel: 6 70 61 56 87
Email: wardrobebymmpr@gmail.com
Facebook: ModeMaison PR | Twitter: @ModeMaisonPR | Instagram: modemaisonpr

It's the Christmas & holiday session. Be sure to check out WardDrobe in Bonamoussadi for your have chic items & gifts

Y.M.
IRepCamer

KYU MELANGE CLUTCH GIVEAWAY

Hello people it is December and the count down to Christmas is on..

I am kicking off my giveaway season with this clutch from Kyu Melange clutch. 

Kyu Melange is a purpose drive fashion by NY based Jamaican Designer Kesi Gibson. Check out her feature here.

Get playing...Goodluck!

Stay tuned for the next give away!

Y.M.
IRepCamer

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@FROCENTRIC: KYU MELANGE - THE NEW AGE OF LUXURY

Hello people..It's another edition of @FROCENTRIC which features Afrocentric designers around the world..This edition features  NY based Jamaican designer  Kesi Gibson of Kyu Melange

Tell Us About Yourself

I am the founder and CEO of Kyu Melange (Q-mey-Longe) - a purpose driven fashion company that places emphasis on celebrating the invisible hand of fashion. I am of Jamaican decent and grew up in a very creative household. Art has always been a big part of my life. 

How did it all start? The Kyu Melange Journey..

I grew up in a very entrepreneurial household. My mother was a artist and designer so fashion has been a big part of my self expression since I was a child. Between school and dance classes/performances, I spent a lot of time working with my mom, learning the business from soup to nuts. I invested significantly in my development as an artist over the years, whilst pursing a career in financial services. However, it was not until 2011 when I entered business school that I figured out how to actually make art the focus of my career without giving up the things I cared most about from the social impact side, or the thrill from intensity that I secretly enjoyed about my financial services career. At first it was about the discovery and conceptualizing my business model, using the access I had to production and supplier channels from my mothers network. It soon became my way of life.

What is your inspiration?

I draw inspiration from many things including the expression of culture and traditions preserved in art around the globe. At times I start with the technical design, other times my initial inspiration comes from the raw materials. At the core however my greatest inspiration and greatest support comes from my mother - her heart, her work, her life. 

Describe the Kyu Melange customer in 3 words. 

Expressive. Fashionable. Conscious.  

Tell us about your Business model especially Global sourcing model

We source raw materials from around the globe. This is a big part of the Kyu Melange difference. The Global Fusion Collection emphasizes fuses leather and fabrics seamlessly. These fabrics are often hand-woven, hand-dyed my women in emerging countries across the globe. The fabrics are sourced from Uzbekistan, Ethiopia, Senegal, Pakistan, India, Peru, Colombia. Our leathers are sourced from Italy, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. 

Why & How should anyone join the "Kyu Melange Movement" ?

We recently launched a crowd funding campaign on Plum Alley. In this campaign we are pre-selling our 2015 Spring Summer Collection as well as our 2014 Holiday Collection. Our campaign is part of a bigger movement within Kyu Melange to build the economic aspirations of artisans around the globe beyond their local street corners. I invite you all to watch the video and pledge to support the campaign. No amount is too small (or too big).

Kyu Melange PA from Infused Media Group Client Page on Vimeo.



"If it's AMAZING it won't be easy. If it's EASY it won't be amazing. If it's worth it YOU WON'T GIVE UP. If you RISK nothing, you risk EVERYTHING. Entrepreneurship, and in particular Fashion Entrepreneurship is fraught with challenges and road blocks. There are many many rivers to cross. However - with resilience, humility, and passion, I have been finding my way every day, and every day MY CONVICTION GROWS STRONGER."

Kyu Melange -  Crowd Funding Campaign

She is sponsoring my first giveaway on IRepCamer..Yayyyy...Stay tuned for details of giveaway...And the winner gets this clutch

Please if you are in the DC area, check out her DC launch party this Saturday

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kyumelange
Instagram: http://instagram.com/kyumelange
Twitter: @kyumelange
Pinterest:http://www.pinterest.com/KyuMelangeBrand/
Website:http://www.kyumelange.com/

I can't wait to style my Kyu Melange cluth

Y.M.
IRepCamer

#STOPEBOLA: AKON, ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO, FALLY IPUPA, WAX DEY, MAGASCO AND MORE ARTISTS COME TOGETHER TO DEMAND ACTION ON EBOLA

Hello People, Ebola is still killing people especially in a few countries in West Africa.  15 African artists have come together in a powerful video to demand action on Ebola. 

The video, which is completely silent, highlights how the world waited too long to act, and over 5,000 lives were lost as a result.

 

SAY NO UNiTE #ENDVIOLENCEAGAINSTWOMEN. THE #ORANGEWFP CAMPAIGN...DAY #9

Hello people..It is Day 9 of the Orange Campaign Say NO UNiTE #EndViolenceAgainstWomen Check out the 2 previous posts here & here

Shiela Elangwe Says NO #OrangeWFP

WFP Sub Office Mali Team

WFP Sub Office Mali Team

WFP Sub Office Mali Team

Petra & Makia - Congrats guy.I <3 font="">

Iya Beyondo & her Iya Foundation Team. Go Orange!

Orange Mini from Liiber London collection

ITU Regional Africa Office - Orange Their Office

Anrette Ngafor Akinyele - Designer/CEO of Liiber London

LIA of Talktolia repin' in orange with her colleague in Canada..lol

My childhood friend, Emmanuel Mengnjo Says NO from Amsterdam

Kibonen Nfi - Designer/CEO of Kibonen NY chilling at David Ttale shop in SA

Cynthia Tabe, CEO/PR Lady  ModeMaison PR & Blogger at Dulce Camer

Blogger, Life Coach, Speaker Mah Mekolle of Pearls of Our Lives

Mah's Son Nathan 

Your Truly All Orange yesterday..lol

Check Out the SAY NO UNiTE page on Facebook for updates. One more week to go..The last post will be on the last day in a week. Send your orange pictures to irepcamer@gmail.com.

Y.M.

IRepCamer