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South Africa gets fixed line number portability
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has implemented a process that will allow the country’s fixed line telecom customers to keep their landline numbers when switching from one telecoms provider to another.
Motorola introduces new video and broadband services
Mobile handset manufacturer Motorola has announced its latest channel program offering, which focuses on video, wired and wireless broadband solutions for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
HP reports drop in quarterly revenue
Hewlett Packard (HP) has reported revenue of US$27,4 billion (about ZAR246.6 billion) for the first quarter of 2009, down 3% from the corresponding period last year.
Zain Nigeria makes new key appointments
As part of its effort to strategically diversify and strengthen its leadership Zain Nigeria has announced key appointments in the company’s Commercial and Operations Groups and Human Resources Directorate.
Nokia launches E75 handset in South Africa
Nokia has launched the newest addition to the E-series range in South Africa today. The Nokia E75 is the new kid on the block, and comes standard with Nokia Messaging supporting both Exchange and Lotus environments for easy user access…
Worldwide mobile phone sales decline
According to Gartner research, mobile phone sales totalled 269.1 million units in the first quarter of 2009, an 8.6% decrease from the first quarter of 2008. The company however said that smart phone sales surpassed 36.4 million units, a 12.7…
Safaricom posts good first quarter result
Kenya’s leading mobile network provider Safaricom said it had recorded a revenue increase of around 15 percent faced in the first quarter of 2009, despite various economic and operational challenges.
Nokia introduces latest location-based application
Nokia today announced the latest version of Ovi Maps, its location-based service application allowing people to add personal location-based content.
MTN South Africa upgrades network infrastructure
In an effort to improve the quality, capability and efficiency, MTN South Africa is in the process of upgrading its network across the country. The scheduled upgrade will next target Polokwane in the Limpopo province.
Labour movement to discuss possible boycott of Vodacom
South African labour movement, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has threatened a boycott of mobile network provider Vodacom.
Nigeria sets deadline for SIM card registrations
The Vice Chairman of Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) announced a deadline for Subscribers Identity Modular (SIM) card registrations during a public in Abuja this week.
MTN steps up efforts in fight against malaria
MTN Group Executive for Corporate Affairs, Ms Nozipho January-Bardill, says the adverse impact of malaria in Africa is threatening to derail the continent’s efforts to rid itself of the scourges of underdevelopment and poverty. She said the company is commited…
Nigerian telecom operators risk losing millions
According to a new study, The Nigerian mobile telecoms industry is at risk of losing customers and revenue worth an estimated US$350 if it does not improve customer service.
SA opposition party COPE accuses ANC of meddling in Vodacom deal
Newly formed South African political party, the Congress of the People (COPE,) has accused the ruling African National Congress of attempting to influence the controversial sale of fixed line operator Telkom’s stake in mobile giant Vodacom to Vodafone UK, for…
Nokia announces new handset models for emerging markets
Global mobile phone manufacturing giant Nokia has announced three new reasonably priced handset models, that the company says could bring the goal of having Internet in emerging markets closer to reality.
Zain tests next-generation broadband technology
Mobile network operator Zain says it has successfully tested Nokia Siemens Networks’ HSPA+ technology in its 3G network. This means that the company is a step closer to a providing superior broadband solutions to its customers.
