Telecoms, Page 26
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Fri, March 14th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
Ghana telecoms ordered to reconduct SIM registration
The government of Ghana has ordered telecoms companies operating in the country to reconduct the SIM card registration exercise following accusations of fraudulent activities during the process. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Ericsson partners Save the Children for communications provision
Swedish telecommunications firm Ericsson has partnered Save the Children to provide communication solutions and support services during disaster situations. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian army disconnects phone lines in Borno state
The Nigerian army has disconnected telephone lines in Borno state as officers of the armed forces continue raiding camps of the Boko Haram group. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 07:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
MTN Nigeria partners SAP Africa for managed mobility services
Nigeria’s MTN Business has chosen SAP as its technology partner to provide managed mobility services to enterprise customers across various industries. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: yu, Orange exits will leave Safaricom in unassailable position
The impending exit from the Kenyan market of third operator yuMobile, and the likelihood it will be followed out of the East African country by Orange, looks set to leave market leader Safaricom in an unassailable position, but also poses a threat to service quality and competition. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans
VimpelCom under investigation in US
International telecommunications provider VimpelCom has announced it is under investigation by the United States (US) Securities and Exchange Commission. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Compilation of rights of Nigerian telecoms subscribers inaugurated
Nigeria’s Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has inaugurated a compilation of the rights of telecommunication subscribers in the country, as part of efforts aimed at improving consumer education and protecting the rights of subscribers. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 11:30 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Safaricom’s M-Pesa marks seventh anniversary
Kenyan leading mobile money transfer service M-Pesa has marked its seventh anniversary since its launch in March 2007, with Safaricom saying the service has touched the lives of many Kenyans. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 10:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian telecoms pay fines over service quality
Nigerian telecoms operators MTN, Globacom and Airtel have paid the fines imposed on them by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for poor service quality, putting an end to speculation they were set to challenge the regulatory body’s decision. → Read more
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Tue, March 11th, 19:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Great Rift Valley Mining Summit sponsored by Gilat Satcom
The second annual Great Rift Valley Mining Summit will be sponsored by Gilat Satcom, on March 13 and 14 in Lusaka, Zambia. → Read more
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Tue, March 11th, 12:20 · Agatha Nduku
ITU trains 1m disadvantaged women in ICT skills
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has reached its Women’s Digital Literacy Campaign target of providing ICT skills training to one million disadvantaged women globally, the union announced. → Read more
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Tue, March 11th, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Huawei wins Vodafone contract for network enhancement
Huawei has been awarded a five-year contract by Vodafone to expand its Radio Access Network (SingleRAN) across 15 countries, including six African countries, in a project intended to strengthen Vodafone network coverage and improve operations across the participating regions. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 16:20 · Chris Udemans
Orange considers EA exit
French mobile operator Orange is considering whether to continue operations in Kenya and Uganda or to make a swift exit from the region, according to a report. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 14:20 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Huawei launches first African store in Johannesburg
Huawei has announced the launch of its first store in Africa, in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering customers direct access to Huawei devices and technical support. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Telkom, MTN sign network agreement
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has announced it has entered into a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with MTN, allowing Telkom and MTN customers to make use of wider coverage by roaming both networks. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 07:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Airtel Zambia hands out WINA BIG House prizes
Airtel Zambia has handed over the first of three houses to be given away to customers as part of the WINA BIG House promotion, aimed at thanking customers in Zambia for their loyalty. → Read more
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Fri, March 7th, 15:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
GOWEX starts providing services in Africa through Yattoo
Free Wi-Fi and B2B telecoms firm GOWEX has started providing its services through in Africa through Yattoo, a Republic of Congo internet provider, in Pointe-Noire, the second most populated and principal commercial city in the country. → Read more
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Fri, March 7th, 12:20 · Paul Adepoju
VeriFone to widen mobile money services in Nigeria
Teasy Mobile has appointed VeriFone Mobile Money, a joint venture between VeriFone and Mobilis Networks Limited, to widen mobile money services in Nigeria. → Read more
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Fri, March 7th, 08:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Safaricom Marathon 2014 set for June
The 15th edition of the Safaricom Marathon will take place on June 28 at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, including the traditional 42 kilometre full marathon, 21 kilometre half marathon and a five kilometre children’s fun race. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 16:20 · Susan Mwenesi
Tanzania set for $6m telecoms upgrade
The Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited in partnership with the Universal Communication Service Access Fund is seeking to upgrade basic telecoms services in rural Tanzania. → Read more
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