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Cheaper tariffs for Zimbabwe mobile phone users
Mobile subscribers in Zimbabwe will receive some financial relief in the wake of a 40% downward revision of phone tariffs by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).
Globacom in billion dollar network upgrade deal
Myjoyonline.com has reported a multi-billion dollar deal between Globacom and telecom equipment company Alcatel-Lucent, which will see Globacom aggressively expanding its network capacity.
Visafone now 4th largest operator in Nigeria
According to a report on nigerianbulletin.com, Visafone is now the 4th largest mobile network operator in Nigeria, with around 2.7 million subscribers.
100% mobile penetration for Kenya, Tanzania by 2013 – report
According to a new report from Business Monitor International, mobile phone penetration in Kenya and Tanzania will surpass the 100% mark by the year 2013. The report also predicts a higher than 90% penetration for Uganda at the end of…
MTN Group announces strong results
MTN Group last week announced strong growth numbers at the official announcement of their audited results for the year ended 31 December 2008. Highlights of the announcement include a massive 48% increase in the company’s mobile subscriber base to 90,7…
Globacom, ZTE bring more ICT infrastructure to Ghana
In a move that will see additional mobile network infrastructure deployed in Ghana, Glo Mobile Ghana has engaged Chinese telecoms equipment firm ZTE to install indoor and outdoor transceiver stations in the country.
Vodacom helps restore sight to visually impaired
Since 2004, almost 4,000 people have had their sight restored thank to Vodacom, a leading cellular service provider in South Africa, who funded the much needed cataract-removal operations.
Study highlights need for infrastructure development in Kenya
A study called “Africa’s Infrastructure: A time for transformation” has highlighted the need for investment in Kenya’s ICT and Energy infrastructure to elevate the country’s status to that of “middle-income”.
Rwandatel lays of employees
Rwanda’s leading telecoms company, Rwandatel, this week laid of 120 employees as part of an initiative to restructure the company.
New mobile content service for Kenyan subscribers
Mobile-XL, a U.S. based technology company, has entered into a partnership with a Kenyan content provider to offer local event content to Kenyan mobile subscribers.
Orange enters Uganda market
Despite a very competitive mobile service provider market in Uganda, new entrant Orange is confident it can gain market share in the East African country.
Nokia Music Store to be launched in South Africa
Nokia, global market leader in volume of mobile handsets sold, announced on Wednesday the arrival of new Nokia Music Stores, including plans for one of the stores to be introduced to the South African market.
Uganda ICT project gets US$75 million injection
Uganda has received a pledge of a US$75 million investment into its Rural Transformation project from the World Bank.
Amid crisis, policymakers embrace mobile banking to reach unbanked poor
Despite regulatory challenges and the financial crisis, policymakers are embracing mobile banking as a means of providing financial access to the unbanked poor. More than a billion people worldwide lack bank accounts, but do have mobile phones, providing a dramatic…
Pyramid Research: Mobile ad revenue growth predicted
ICT research firm Pyramid Research has released a new report predicting strong growth in mobile advertising revenue streams, specifically for emerging markets. The report compares trend in emerging economies with their more established counterparts such as the U.S. and U.K.
Zambia gets new mobile manufacturing plant
Zambian President, Rupiah Banda urged his countrymen to invest in local businesses, in order to boost the country’s economy, and encourage foreign investment. President Banda made the comments at the opening of manufacturing plant for mobile handsets. M Mobile Telecommunications,…
