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Zain, Ericsson uplift Great Lakes
Nairobi (IT News Africa)–ZAIN and Ericsson have partnered to improve communities in an initiative coordinated by the GSM Association. The partnership will bring development across the Lake Victoria region,
Motorola results out Thursday
Johannesburg (IT News Africa) — MOTOROLA has set Thursday as the date for the release of its second quarter 2009 financial results.
Zim’s TelOne crippled by vandalism
Harare (IT News Africa) —Zimbabwe’s TelOne, has been hit by a wave of cable thefts that has crippled its operations.
Probe on South Africa’s telecom operators begins
Johannesburg (IT News Africa) SHAN Ramburuth, South Africa’s Competition Commissioner, has opened investigations amid allegations that the country’s telecommunications companies are overcharging customers.
Kenya fires six over graft
Nairobi, (IT news Africa)–SIX top managers at Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) have been sacked over allegation of corruption.
South Africa braces itself for science week
Johannesburg (IT News Africa) — SOUTH Africa is bracing itself for the National Science Work (NSW) where information and communications technology will be under the spotlight.
Safaricom Kenya wins innovative award
Nairobi, (IT News Africa)–LISTED Kenya telecoms firm Safaricom has won yet another global award for its innovative mobile financial service, M-PESA.
Third mobile operator for Malawi
Johannesburg, (IT News Africa)–SOUTH Africa’s Beryl Capital is set to roll out Malawi’s third Mobile Phone network, G-Mobile, at a cost of US$90 million, an official told IT News Africa on Friday.
Safaricom demands legal framework from Kibaki
Nairobi, (IT News Africa)-LISTED telecoms firm Safaricom has said the order given by President Mwai Kibaki for the registration of all mobile phone subscribers
Review of Zain Africa assets on course
Nairobi, (ITNewsAfrica)–Zain is conducting a strategic review of its African Assets with the aim of maximizing shareholder value and will consider approaches that achieve that, Zain Chief Executive Officer Dr Saad Al Barrak said.
Nashua Mobile commends Seacom
Nashua Mobile has commended Seacom for its successful launch saying consumers and businesses will benefit from reduced broadband tarrifs.
Mobile Money in Ghana thanks to MTN
Ghanaians can now do mobile money transfers thanks to Africa’s leading telecommunications company, MTN, which launched the service in the West African country recently.
Supersport Digitalises South African soccer
Johannesburg (IT News Africa) —PAY-PER-VIEW channel, Supersport International, will broadcast more soccer games in High Definition during the upcoming football season in South Africa.
De Lille takes on mobile operators
Johannesburg, (IT News Africa)—Opposition party leader, Patricia De Lille, has lodged a complaint with the Competition Commission over what she believes is the high costs of mobile phone calls in South Africa.
Field leaves Vodacom
Johannesburg, (IT News Africa)- THE Vodacom Group has announced that its Chief Communications Officer Dot Field has resigned.
Kenyan mobile industry criticise Kibaki’s SIM card decision
Nairobi (IT News Africa)-PRESIDENT Mwai Kibaki’s directive to register all mobile phone subscribers within six months has been sharply criticised by Kenyan service providers.
