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The Price of Ignorance

April 10th, 2017

There is an old saying that states: ‘What you don’t know can’t hurt you.’ Is this really true? Are we better off being ignorant? I understand those who feel that way because if you don’t know something then you can claim ignorance and be free from blame. What about the fact though that knowledge can [...]

World Consumer Rights Day!

March 16th, 2016

Do you know your rights and responsibilities as a consumer? Well it is vital that all consumers do as this will enhance their experience in the global marketplace. The emphasis on the knowledge of consumer rights and responsibilities was highlighted on World Consumer Rights day celebrated on March 15, 2016. World Consumer Rights Day was [...]

World Consumer Rights Day – ‘Your Phone, Your Rights’.

March 17th, 2014

I asked several of my friends which technological device that makes their life easier, they could live without using for a month. Most of them identified the television, the radio,microwave and computer as viable options. Less than half of them identified their phone, as a device that they would be willing to sacrifice. When I [...]

Do you know your rights?

March 10th, 2014

What would you do if you purchased a product and after taking it home discovered that it was defective? What about if you paid for a service which you did not receive? If you know the answers to the questions above then chances are you are very aware of your rights as a consumer. Unfortunately, [...]