AFRICAPowerTel rolls out 3G network
[Sam Hungwe] Zimbabwe's cable telecommunication firm, PowerTel, has rolled out a 3G network after the country's telecommunications regulator granted 3G licences to all telecommunications players in December. 7 Jan 2009 10:29
AFRICAVodacom's ‘the Grid' wins award in Dubai
DUBAI: The 3rd Annual Comms MEA Awards 2008 were presented at Grand Hyatt Dubai on Monday, 15 December, 2008. Vodacom was presented with the New Telecommunications Service of the Year award, an event dedicated to the region's communications sector. 19 Dec 2008 10:32
AFRICAMobilitrix wins Frost & Sullivan Award
Mobilitrix, a South African mobile solutions providers, was presented with the Frost & Sullivan “2008 South African Mobile Content Product Innovation Award” at the inaugural banquet held in Johannesburg on the 27 November, 2008. The award recognises the company's mobile content management tools and business solutions. 18 Dec 2008 13:16
AFRICAVoice messaging for Uganda Telecom subscribers
[Walter Wafula] Uganda Telecom subscribers can now send voice messages following the introduction of the company's voice SMS service. For UGX150, Uganda Telecom subscribers can now communicate without needing to type in text messages and fix typos etc. 17 Dec 2008 11:47
AFRICAVodafone, Safaricom and Western Union form partnership
Vodafone, Safaricom and The Western Union Company announced on Monday, 8 December that they will partner to pilot a cross-border Mobile Money Transfer (MMT) service between the UK and Kenya. This service will enable customers to send cross-border remittances from select locations directly to Safaricom mobile subscribers in Kenya. 10 Dec 2008 12:09
AFRICAEgypt's MobiNil confident of further growth
MobiNil, Egypt's largest mobile phone operator by subscribers, said it would continue to experience robust growth despite the global economic crisis. 9 Dec 2008 12:28
AFRICAMessaging remains driver behind mobile data
Messaging will remain the driver behind mobile data revenues for years to come, yielding an anticipated US$224 billion by 2013, which amounts to 60% of combined non-voice revenues, according to a new forecast by market analysis firm Portio Research. 8 Dec 2008 13:55
AFRICAmcel launches 3G HSDPA in Mozambique
mcel (Mozambique Cellular) has launched Third Generation Technology (3G) in the country representing a historical feat in service offerings in its mobile market. The country joins only three others in the Southern African region offering 3G, namely South Africa, Angola and Tanzania. 8 Dec 2008 11:42
AFRICAGateway, a winner at Intelsat's Annual Excellence Awards
LONDON: Gateway Communications has been awarded the “Excellence in Innovative Cellular Backhaul Services” at Intelsat's 4th Annual Excellence Awards for the Africa region for its ability to meet the requirements of the African telecoms industry. 8 Dec 2008 11:31
AFRICAMobile internet usage soars in Nigeria
Internet access through mobile phones has increased considerably in Nigeria, a development that confirms the country's status as a technological leader on the continent. 5 Dec 2008 09:41
AFRICAWorld Bank provides Sh500 million for Kenya's telecoms
The World Bank has released Sh500 million to help boost Kenya's telecommunications sector. The Breton Woods financial institution's capital injection is set to benefit both Kenya's call centre sector and business process outsourcing (BPO) amongst others. 4 Dec 2008 10:35
AFRICAHellas Sat provides Gateway with Ku-band capacity
LONDON: Gateway Communications, a leading provider of African telecommunications services, has signed a deal with Hellas Sat which will provide an additional 36 meg of capacity over Southern Africa. Hellas Sat, the owner and operator of the Hellas-Sat 2 satellite, located at 39° East, will provide Gateway with Ku-band capacity. 1 Dec 2008 09:52
AFRICAStarfish Mobile forms strategic partnership with Global Media Alliance - Starfish Mobile
Starfish Mobile International, the largest independent integrated mobile content service provider in Africa has partnered with Global Media Alliance Ghana Ltd (GMA) in order to access the Ghana mobile market with ease. This strategic partnership will lead to the country's local offices being renamed Starfish Mobile Ghana Ltd. 8 Dec 2008 11:06
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