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Internet access to expand in Africa as Main One Cable project begins
Nigeria, Ghana and the rest of Africa are set to experience a major boost in Internet access and a hefty reduction in tariffs with the commencement of the Main One Cable Project. In what is clearly a major milestone, especially…
Egypt bans GPS capable mobile phones
As more phones come with built-in GPS capabilities, importing smartphones into Egypt is proving increasingly difficult – thanks to local laws which restrict the use of GPS without a license.
Nashua Mobile signed on as an Apple retail partner
Nashua Mobile has concluded an agreement with the Core Group to sell Apple products through its stores, with its first three outlets set to offer Apple merchandise from the 15th of October 2008. The Core Group is the official distributor…
BulkSMS.com showcases its community messaging solution at MobileActive08
BulkSMS.com will be showcasing its BulkSMS.Community messaging solution at MobileActive08. The conference began today and runs until the 15th of October 2008 at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg and addresses how mobile technology is used within civil society.
Zain links Nigeria’s low income earners
Leading Nigeria mobile operator, Zain, is offering South South Region residents particularly students, travellers and those who live and work in places where access to traditional mobile phone is restricted, an opportunity to communicate with the launch of Fixed Phones…
Sterlite Technologies strengthens its market foothold in Africa
Sterlite Technologies Limited, a leading global provider of wire and cable solutions for the telecom and power industries, today announced that it has received contracts for its fiber optic cables for deployment by leading telecom incumbents in Sub-Saharan Africa for…
Kenyan govt taken to task over Telkom deal
Kenyan legislators last week criticised government’s decision to offload its shares in Safaricom and Telkom Kenya.
Vodacom’s CEO retires, says Nigeria was his greatest challenge
Alan Knott-Craig, the CEO of Vodacom South Africa has retired and has handed over to Pieter Uys, Chief Operating Officer of the mobile company. He disengaged fully on September 30, expressing his feelings that the Nigerian telecom market was his…
Neotel to raise $1 billion for expansion
Tata Communications, South African subsidiary, Neotel aims to raise $ 1 billion mainly through the debt route for its expansion plans.
Kenyan regulator urges PCK to adopt new technology
Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) has been put on notice to either adopt technology or risk being run out of the market by more innovative competitors.
Mobile penetration to rise to 95% in 2013
Mobile penetration rates are forecast to rise from 46% in 2008 to 95% by 2013 according to a new survey of 34 emerging market countries published by Tariff Consultancy Ltd.
Vodafone tables $2,4 billion offer for Vodacom
Vodafone has tabled $2.4 billion to further its interests by 15% stake in Vodacom, positioning the company to take control of South africa’ biggest mobile operator. Financial Times reported that the bid, which has the approval of Telkom and the South…
Southern Sudan appeals for investment in ICT sector
The government of Southern Sudan has urged international investors to consider opportunities the country’s ICT sector.
MTN’s expansion drive targets India
MTN,Africa’s largest telecom company is set to enter the Indian market soon through a partnership with an existing operator, this according to media reports from New Delhi. MTN, which had been a prime acquisition target for both Bharti Airtel and…
RIM launches new application centre
RIM, the leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions, has released details confirming the launch of its new application centre.
Huawei cancels sale of mobile phone manufacturing division
ÂHuawei has decided to cancel the long-planned sale of a large stake in its mobile phone manufacturing division – citing the ongoing financial turmoil. The company said that it might renew the sales process if the economic problems resolve themselves.
