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Vivendi bids for Zain Africa
Zain has received an offer from France’s largest entertainment groups Vivendi, for its African operations. There is no word on the amount offered but Kuwaiti daily al-Anbaa has reported that Zain’s Group’s Assistant Chief Executive for Business Development and Government…
MTN, BELGACOM, SWISSCOM welcome transaction
THE current shareholders of Belgacom ICS, Belgacom and Swisscom, have expressed pleasure at their recent transaction with South Africa-based MTN. This follows the announcement of Belgacom ICS (BICS) and MTN’s next step in their strategic co-operation by combining their international…
New Telkom Kenya CEO focuses on turnaround
NEW Telkom Kenya chief executive officer, Mickael Ghossein said he would focus on turning the company’s fortunes around.
SAFARICOM launches Kenya’s first mobile internet portal
SAFARICOM has launched Kenya’s first mobile internet portal, a service that will enable Safaricom subscribers get fast access to both local and international content on their mobile phones.
MTI Nigeria reports positive results
NIGERIA’S Mass Telecom Innovation (MTI) Plc has released a positive set of results for the first quarter of the year ending March 31.
Sea Pirates delay SEACOM launch
The increase in pirate activity during April and May 2009, both in terms of intensity and geographical coverage, necessitated a change in SEACOM’s cable installation plans which resulted in a delay in the ready for service date from 27 June…
Flytxt expands operations to South Africa
Technology leader in Mobile Marketing 2.0 expands global footprint Flytxt (www.flytxt.com), a leading mobile marketing platform provider, has announced plans to expand its business focus and presence to South Africa.
Telkom seeks approval to increase tariffs
TELKOM has filed for a 1,7 percent tariff adjustment with the Independent Communications Authority of south Africa (ICASA). Pending ICASA approval of the price increase, Telkom’s new tariffs will become effective on 1 August 2009.
Safaricom, Jamii in major partnership
KENYA’S Safaricom has announced that it has entered into a strategic relationship with Jamii Telecommunications Limited whereby Jamii will become Safaricom’s preferred broadband infrastructure provider.
Mobile Communications to Revolutionise African Weather Monitoring
The Global Humanitarian Forum and its President, former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, together with Ericsson, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), mobile telecommunications company Zain, and the Earth Institute at Columbia University,
Zain MD Meza gives thumps up to Kenyan government
ZAIN Managing Director Rene Meza has lauded the Finance Minister Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta ’s move to lower the cost of owning infrastructure by increasing the wear and tear allowance on telecommunication equipment from 12.5% to 20%, terming it as an…
Future of Zimbabwe’s ICT sector still viable
KENNA Consulting, a South African private limited company, tasked to assist Zimbabwe restore its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure says the future of the industry was still viable and lucrative.
Benin Telecoms, Intec team up
INTEC, a global provider of business and operations support systems has been selected by Benin Telecoms, Benin’s incumbent telecommunications operator to deploy Intec’s market-leading InterconnecT billing and Total Service Mediation settlement solutions.
Safaricom, Nokia & DMTV launch TV service
SAFARICOM, Nokia and DMTV have signed a partnership that will allow Safaricom subscribers watch DStv’s menu of TV programs on Nokia mobile phones.
TEAMS undersea cable finally launched
THE long-awaited East African Marine System (TEAMS) fibre optic undersea cable, expected to cut telecommunications costs across the continent has officially been launched in Kenya. Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki who launched the 5,000-kilometer cable which started from Fujairah in the…
Egypt: Yellow Pages for iphone takes off
EGYPT Yellow Pages has reported that its recently released Yellow Pages iPhone application is now the Top Free Application download in the Apple Egypt AppStore.
