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Globacom eyes ailing NITEL
Spokesperson for the Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE), Joseph Anichebe, has said that Nigeria’s second national operator (SNO) Globacom expressed an interest in buying ailing incumbent telco NITEL, local paper This Day reports. The news follows the announcement that the…
Econet branded handsets launched in Zimbabwe.
Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe’s mobile operator has introduced its range of branded mobile handsets. The phones will reportedly be sold in a starter pack that includes a Sim card and airtime.
Satellite ushers in a new era of communications for Africa
For years Africa has been known as the “Dark Continent”, its history of civil war and strife lending it a fearful aspect. One of the legacies of this dark past is that the continent has historically struggled and continues to…
Labour Union backs down on Vodacom boycott
THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has backed down on its threats to urge a boycott of Vodacom.
Vodafone predicts loss of market share
MOBILE network provider, Vodafone, has released its 2009 year review where it expressed a pessimistic outlook for the year. The company, which owns a major stake in South Africa’s Vodacom, said under the current economic recession, it would devise further…
Mobile innovation up despite economic recession
THE GSMA Mobile Innovation Research has revealed that innovation in the mobile phone industry around the world is as strong as ever during the global economic downturn.
Telkom Kenya to widen airtime distribution network
LANDLINE services provider, Telkom Kenya, says it aims to broaden airtime distribution networks in order to bring services closer to its growing number of customers.
Nigeria terminates sale of NITEL to Transcorp
Christopher Anyanwu the Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), has announced the withdrawal of the sale of 51 percent equity of Nigeria Telecommunications Plc (NITEL) to Transnational Corporation (TRANSCORP).
AFDB invests $66m in West African fibre optic cable
The African Development Bank (AFDB) board has approved an investment of $66 million for the development of the Main One submarine fiber optic cable project along the West African coast.
Zain wins coveted brand award
Middle East and Africa mobile network provide, Zain, said it was confident that unifying all emerging market operations under one global identity would prove successful.
Strike looming at Telkom over wages
South Africa’s Communications Workers Union (CWU) have indicated that a strike at fixed line operator, Telkom, could be imminent.
SA travellers get cheaper international internet access
South African internet service provider Internet Solutions (IS) has introduced a new service offering, giving South Africans travelling abroad access to Wi-Fi broadband connectivity at cheaper rates.
Nokia releases latest model to Vodafone subscribers
Mobile phone manufacturer Nokia has launched its latest handset model, the 6730 Classic, which will be shipped world wide in June 2009.
ATIO gets lucrative 2010 contract
ATIO, in partnership with Sukuma Global Communications, have been awarded a lucrative tender to provide ICT infrastructure to the Coca-Cola Park stadium ahead of multiple sporting events taking place in 2010.
Nokia Siemens Networks releases Corporate Responsibility report
Nokia Siemens Networks has released its Corporate Responsibility report for 2008, highlighting the potential for its products and services to support social and economic development, as well as making positive impact on climate change.
HP unveils new notebook products
Technology hardware manufacturer Hewlett Packard (HP) has added three new models to its HP-Mini notebook range. The company said that the new models come in a variety of configurations and designs, geared towards customers with mobile computing needs.
