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Nokia still No.1 in market share
The world’s largest manufacturer of mobile handsets, Nokia, reportedly shipped more than 460 million mobile devices during the 2008 calendar year. The figures once again cement Nokia’s position as holder of the biggest share of the global mobile handset market,…
Uganda gets mobile banking courtesy of MTN
MTN Uganda yesterday launched its much anticipated mobile banking application – called MTN Mobile Money. Users registering for the product will be able to send and receive funds using their mobile handsets. The launch follows rigorous testing of the application…
Gabon calls for foreign investment in ICT
Gabon with an estimated population of only 2 million, has appealed to for foreign investment in the country’s under-developed Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.
Nigeria plans to amend Communications Act
In an effort to enhance the ability of stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in Nigeria, the country’s Senate has decided to amend its Communications Act.
MTN recruits Michael Essien for 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign
Michael Essien has signed on as the MTN 2010 Associate to represent the mobile operator’s brand around the world, as the countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa continues up to the kick-off on 11 June of next…
Hoax e-mailers target MTN
MTN has once again become the victim to hoax e-mailers, falsely claiming that the mobile operator is giving away free handsets to customers. MTN distanced itself from the hoax e-mail campaign, warning its customers to be wary of the false…
Vodacom makes changes to board ahead JSE listing
South African mobile operator Vodacom will become a publicly traded entity with its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on 5 May 2009. The listing forms part of a range of structured ownership deals, including the sale by Telkom…
Focus on hot mobile market as Kenya hosts East Africa Com
Kenya’s telecommunications industry has seen many changes over the last few years. As mobile telephony grows in popularity in the country and the greater East Africa region, both mobile and fixed line operators are trying to position themselves to take…
MTN launches Global FIFA World Cup 2010 campaign
“We can’t wait, let’s go 2010!” is the message from MTN, Africa’s first and only global sponsor of a FIFA World Cup competition. The mobile service provider with a footprint throughout Africa and the Middle East launched the campaign at…
MTN launches anti-malaria project
MTN, as part of its 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa campaign, is demonstrating its drive to improve the lives of Africans through a new initiative to help save millions of Africans from the scourge of malaria.
BLT chases growth despite recession
Despite the current negative economic world climate, Blue Label Telecommunications (BLT), a leading distributor of prepaid secure electronic tokens of value and transactional services within emerging and developing economies in Africa, said it would continue to pursue growth in reach…
Fujitsu Siemens introduces “green” PC
Fujitsu Siemens today introduced two new PC models geared towards energy conservation. The ESPRIMO E7935 and P7935 are billed as “0-Watt” models, meaning that these computers consume no power when in off-mode or hibernating-mode.
Nokia introduces new development platform
Nokia, the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer, has released its new application development framework. The framework, called Qt 4.5, presents great opportunity for the open source development community with licensing options allowing for the development of proprietary applications on the…
Zain posts strong results
Zain this week released its annual financial results for the year ending 31 December 2008, with strong growth numbers in total revenue, net profit and its total customer base. Zane has increased its mobile phone subscriber base by 50% to…
East African Cables plans expansion
East African Cables, in Partnership with cable systems firm Nexans, is aiming to increase its footprint on the African continent. With head office operations based in Nigeria, East African manufactures a range of cable products, including copper electrical cables and…
Gartner says mobile handset sales down in 4Q08
According to research firm Gartner, the current economic downturn is having a negative effect on the global sale of mobile handset, with a 5% decline in global handset sales in the last quarter of 2008.
