On 09/06/2009, Solomon Mburu <
solo.mburu@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Listers,
>
> If they change names once again as Washington predicted some months ago,
> then let them be assured they will just have to close their business in
> Mobile Telephony and maybe focus on Customer care, for that is what Zain can
> score a greater margin that other telcos.
>
> On a serious note, isn't there a law which prohibits a multinational or a
> national company from changing names before a certain period comes to an
> end, say after 30 or 45 years?
> Where is the KCA in all these? Or the Internation law of any sort here?
> Maybe a few African know there rights while the Majority opt to shy off the
> rights- talk!
>
> And do you know who is grinning over this?
>
> The most conspicuous problem with Zain is probably the fear of being an
> entrepreneur. In my High school, I was informed that an entrepreneur is a
> risk taker, an investor and a business owner. The biggest entrepreneur in
> Kenya, as in the whole world is the government, which takes great risks to
> provide social services to the people.
>
> For Zain, the fear of strategically putting on blinders and focussing on
> reaching the target, is what aids in poor performance in the local industry.
> For instance, while Safaricom is thriving Zain is just as quiet as still
> waters ( and I don't know whether they are running deep). If you watch TV or
> listen to Radio, how many times do Zain adverts run in a single day as
> opposed to Safaricom's? This is an indication that the local environment is
> not any better foe Zain. But failing to diversify is failure itself.
>
> I hope this anticipated change of name, is a belated April Fools day joke!
>
>
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> Solomon Mburu
> P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi
> Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041
>
> Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the
> same way to the side of a hill!
>
> AND
>
> It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity!
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