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TELECOM Egypt gets new CEO
TELECOM Egypt (TE) board of directors has announced the appointment of Tarek Tantawy as the company’s new chief executive officer. The appointment is with immediate effect.
Economy high on the agenda at ITU TELECOM WORLD 2009
Major issues around ICT and economic growth will be among the key areas to be explored at the upcoming ITU TELECOMWORLD Forum.
Africa – The time is now
Improved communications could soon see Africa’s business profile escalate. The potential is high but is the industry up to the challenge laid out before it?
South Africa tops Nokia OVI Mail users
Johannesburg (IT News Africa) —NOKIA says South Africa is among the top five markets where its Ovi Mail has proven popular.
SA technician faces arson charges in New Zealand
A South African telecom technician, facing arson charges after he allegedly torched four telecommunication cabinets in New Zealand causing $150 000 worth of damage, was on Monday denied bail
South Africa’s mobile UGC market to double in 3years
Johannesburg (IT News Africa) South Africa’s User Generated Content (UCG) market is expected to double within the next 3 years reaching $476 million; this is according to report released today by JBB Research. JBB Research is a leading market research…
Nigeria- Telecom operators call for government intervention
Telecom operators in Nigeria are crying out for government intervention, this as they warn of large scale layoffs in the industry reports Business Day Nigeria. The global recession, power supply and increasingly harsh operating conditions have been fingered as reasons…
ICASA, Industry stakeholders meet in Johannesburg
Johannesburg (IT News Africa) — THE Independent Communications Authority of South Africa will Thursday meet stakeholders in the telecommunications industry to discuss developments in the sector.
Zim’s TelOne crippled by vandalism
Harare (IT News Africa) —Zimbabwe’s TelOne, has been hit by a wave of cable thefts that has crippled its operations.
Safaricom Kenya wins innovative award
Nairobi, (IT News Africa)–LISTED Kenya telecoms firm Safaricom has won yet another global award for its innovative mobile financial service, M-PESA.
Safaricom demands legal framework from Kibaki
Nairobi, (IT News Africa)-LISTED telecoms firm Safaricom has said the order given by President Mwai Kibaki for the registration of all mobile phone subscribers
New South African Telecoms law roundly condemned
SOUTH Africa’s legislation to allow state security to access mobile phone calls and SMSes has been roundly criticized by human rights groups, diplomatic missions and general members of the public.
TEAMS Cable on schedule
THE East African Marine Systems Cable (TEAMS) secretariat has refuted claims that the cable landing ceremony in Mombasa presided over by President Mwai Kibaki was a hoax.
Econet moves to block Zain Nigeria’s sale
Econet Wireless Group (EWG) has started moves to block Zain’s sale of its interests in Zain Nigeria until ruling on a dispute over ownership of the company is passed. In a statement, a spokesperson for Econet confirmed that following media…
Indian tigers descend on Africa
Indian telecom companies have intensified their efforts to get a share of the African market with four firms already in negotiations to establish their presence on the continent, The telco giants have acknowledged the positive developmental changes in Africa,
Zimbabwean cabinet probes TelOne
ZIMBABWE’S Minister of Information and Technology revealed that his ministry was investigating the country’s sole landline services provider for irregular billing practices.
