Libya’s LAP Green Networks acquires Zambian telco
Libya African Investment Portfolio (LAP) Green Networks will pay $394 million to purchase Zambian national telecom Zamtel. LAP also controls 80% of struggling Rwandatel which it acquired in September 2008 for $100 More...
Telkom Kenya to role out 3G Network in Q4
Zain Kenya CEOTelkom Kenya, a unit of France Telecom SA, said it plans to set up a third-generation network in the east African nation by the end of the year, after the industry regulator lowered the cost of 3G More...
Lottery regulator to clamp down on unsolicited SMS in Nigeria
The National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC has come out strongly against mobile operators who send unsolicited text messages to subscribers. According to The Vanguard, The Director-General, Mr. Peter Igho More...
Time saving tips for your BlackBerry
BlackBerry smartphones are made for people on the move. So it should come as no surprise that your BlackBerry smartphone is packed with built-in tools that save you time while on the go. Here we look at a great More...
ECONET shies away from politics
Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai (image credit: Zimtelegraph)The management of Econet wireless has issued a statement warning the MDC political party to stop using its network for party politicking. Morgan More...
Nigeria continues to lead Africa’s telecom growth- Report
Nigeria will reign as Africa’s fastest-growing telecom market over the next five years, fueled by several new entrants, the launch of mobile value-added and broadband services, and most recently by the introduction More...
Telecel Zimbabwe considers stock exchange listing
Naguib Sawiris, Orascom CEOTelecel Zimbabwe is considering plans to list on the Zimbabwean stock exchange in a bid to increase local ownership. This deal will provide local Zimbabweans with an opportunity to own More...
MTN Zambia reduces international rates
MTN Zambia has announced an average reduction of 40% in international call after the mobile service provider installed its own international gateway, this according to The Zambian Chronicle. The company has reduced More...
Telkom dismiss claims CEO may retire prematurely
SOUTH Africa’s national operator, Telkom has vehemently denied media reports speculating that their Chief Executive Officer, Reuben September may quit his post before the expiry of term. Responding to questions More...
GijimaAst restructures debt
Jonas-Bogoshi, Chief Executive Officer, GijimaAstA strategic decision to retain longer term secured funds in order to meet its projected funding requirements for continued growth over the next few years, has been More...