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Uganda telecom rates are key to growth

Keeping call rates low and making handsets affordable are vital to the future success of Uganda’s telecoms industry. This is according to Shailendra Naidu, Warid Telecom Chief Commercial Officer. Naidu says in order to increase penetration from its current 35% level...

Fake Nokia handsets seized in joint Kenya operations

In a joint operation with state agents telecommunications giant Nokia has seized counterfeit Nokia handsets in the northern part of Kenya. This was after numerous reports on how the country had lost much tax revenue and job opportunities through the...

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. The phone will be available exclusively to customers of network provider Vodafone's wherever the company operates globally. This...

MTN launches SA’s first Android handset

Mobile network provider MTN has announced that it will launch a new flagship mobile handset into the South African market, through an exclusive partnership with local HTC distributor Leaf International Communications (Pty) Ltd. The HTC Dream mobile handset will...

Nokia launches global application and software store

Nokia today launched its online Ovi Store, providing applications, games, videos, podcasts, productivity tools, web and location-based services available to download. An estimated 50 million customers with compatible Nokia device will be able to take advantage of the company’s latest...

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...

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. This latest version of the software marks a shift away from the one-size-fits-all static bitmap maps commonly found on...

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. The Nokia 2730 Classic, Nokia 2720 Fold and...

More job losses at Nokia

Mobile phone producer Nokia said it will lay off more than 450 employees globally following plans to further streamline its internal operations. “Altogether, approximately 450 employees globally will be impacted by the plans announced today. Where applicable, Nokia will start...

Sony Ericsson forecasts drop in demand for mobile phones

Mobile handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson, which last Thursday reported a decline in both quarterly profits and mobile phone shipments, has forecasted a further decline in demand for mobile phones this year. “Sony Ericsson forecasts that the global handset...
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AfriLabs and ATU Forge Continent‑Wide Pact to Fast‑Track Digital Innovation

AfriLabs and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital innovation...
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