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SIM registration mandatory for Nigerian telecom operators
Telecoms operator in Nigeria are urged by The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to begin SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards registration, effecting from the 1st March 2010, with the aim of improving telecom security in the country, writes local newspaper Daily…
Uganda’s telecom companies join forces in rural power plan
Uganda’s telecommunication companies are turning their attention to investing in power lines to allow electricity extensions to rural base stations, a cheaper power source than generators, according to Uganda’s publication The Monitor.
Nokia increases customer care centres in Kenya
In its bid to fight counterfeits by encouraging the purchase of genuine Nokia mobile phones, Nokia has launched its seventh service centre in Kenya.
Huawei opens first telecoms R&D centre in South Africa
Huawei recently announced the establishment of its first telecoms Research and Development (R&D) centre in South Africa. This new development seeks to assist in positioning South Africa’s telecoms technology innovation drive to be on par with the global trends.
MTN Nigeria retrenches 65
MTN Nigeria on Thursday, announced the sack of 65 workers, including divisional managers in its Nigerian operations, this according to NEXT news. In a press statement announcing the sack, MTN Nigeria said the move will help it embark “on an…
Zain Nigeria launches Loyalty Scheme
The scheme gives customers of Zain an opportunity to earn points, collect prizes and enjoy discount when they would have accumulated enough points. Various prizes can be won depending on the number of points earned by the customer.
Zain CEO chairs Global ICT Forum
A record 750 delegates from the world’s leading information and communication technology (ICT) policy makers met in Beirut this week in an effort to address the pressing challenges of a fast-changing technology environment.
Essar acquires Warid Uganda, Congo
As part of its strategic plans to grow its businesses in Africa, Essar group has acquired 51% equity for about $160 million, in Dhabi Group’s Warid Telecom operations in Uganda and Congo, reports Times of India.
Orange Kenya rolls out CDMA service
Kenya’s Orange (formerly Telkom Wireless) has re-introduced its Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) service.
Gateway communications awarded new Licence in Kenya
Gateway Communications has been awarded three new licenses, including the Network Facilities Provider (NFP) Tier 2 Licence by the Communications Commission of Kenya. The new licenses further Gateway’s drive to build a pan-African connectivity network that covers every major African…
Egypt confirms 16 interested parties for ‘triple-play’ concessions
Sixteen firms have purchased bid documents for the upcoming ‘triple-play’ licence auction in Egypt. Confirmed bidders include Telegeography reports that MobiNil and full-service telecoms group Orascom Telecom.
Econet to launch pre-paid roaming by year-end
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest mobile operator, says it has been working for more than six months to implement pre-paid international roaming, and expects to introduce roaming services for its Buddie and Libertie pre-paid users by the end of…
ITU approves universal phone charger standard
One-size-fits-all solution will dramatically cut waste and GHG emissions. “ICTs are an essential element of an effective Copenhagen climate agreement,” says Secretary-General Hamadoun Touré.
Etisalat seeks Libyan license
Jamal Al Jarwan, CEO of Emirates Telecommunications Corp (Etisalat) has said the firm has submitted an offer for one billion Libyan dinars ($825m) for the right to operate Libya’s third mobile-telephone license, Bloomberg has reported. ‘We have a technical, financial…
Asymmetry has its place, says Neotel
Neotel remains committed to the lowering of interconnection rates, with the objective of increasing competition in South Africa’s telecommunications market. However the company feels very strongly that any decisions made on interconnection tariffs must be in the best interest of…
Ghana holds chairmanship of ITU Council
ITU’s governing body, the Council comprising of 46 Member States, began its annual session today. The Council will review and approve ITU’s biennial budget for 2010-2011 and focus on issues related to implementing the Union’s strategic plan,
