Telecoms, Page 27
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Thu, March 6th, 14:20 · Chris Udemans
Telkom confirms MTN network sharing plans
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has confirmed plans to share its network with mobile operator MTN in order to cut wireless costs. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 12:20 · Agatha Nduku
Vodafone concerned over Egypt unified licence plans – report
Vodafone has said it could consider international arbitration should the Egyptian government approve legislation under which fixed line incumbent Telecom Egypt (TE) will gain access to the country’s mobile networks. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Safaricom warns shareholders over yuMobile buyout
Kenya’s leading mobile operator Safaricom has warned its shareholders to be cautious of reports over its planned buyout of rival yuMobile as they could have an effect on the company’s price → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
MTN launches service point on South Sudan border
Mobile operator MTN has launched a service point on the South Sudan-Uganda border, enhancing business and communication capabilities in the area and providing thousands of people heading to the East African region with mobile services. → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 06:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Mwanamakuka Awards to be sponsored by Airtel Tanzania
Airtel Tanzania has announced it will be sponsoring this year’s Mwanamakuka Awards, an initiative aimed at empowering women from different backgrounds to achieve sustainable economic development from chronic poverty. → Read more
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Wed, March 5th, 17:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Etisalat expects Maroc deal to conclude by end of May
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-headquartered Etisalat expects its purchase of a 53 per cent controlling stake in Maroc Telecom to conclude by the end of May, according to Etisalat’s chief financial officer (CFO) Serkan Okandan. → Read more
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Wed, March 5th, 15:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom, MTN in network sharing talks – report
South African part state-owned fixed line operator Telkom and the country’s second biggest mobile operator MTN are negotiating a deal under which MTN would share Telkom’s network in a bid to access more spectrum, according to a new report. → Read more
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Wed, March 5th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Airtel Ghana suspends manager over Facebook comment
Kwame Gyan, corporate relations manager of Airtel Ghana, has been suspended by the company for making an allegedly treasonable comment on his Facebook page. → Read more
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Wed, March 5th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian subscribers seek court injunction against regulator
Nigeria’s National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) yesterday (Tuesday) asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to issue an interlocutory injunction restraining the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) from imposing fines on three telecoms companies. → Read more
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Wed, March 5th, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN revenue boosted by Nigeria, underperforms in SA
MTN Group saw 12 per cent revenue growth in 2013, fuelled by its Nigerian operations and other regional units, though MTN South Africa underperformed due to decreases in voice revenues and cuts to mobile termination rates (MTRs). → Read more
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Wed, March 5th, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
yuMobile staff seek benefits before Safaricom, Airtel buyout
Employees of Kenyan operator yuMobile, which is set to be acquired by rivals Safaricom and Airtel, are demanding their termination benefits are paid before any deal is completed. → Read more
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Tue, March 4th, 18:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom Mobile, BlackBerry announce integrated carrier billing
South African operator Telkom Mobile and BlackBerry have announced integrated carrier billing will now be available to BlackBerry smartphone users on the network, in the first integrated billing partnership concluded by Telkom Mobile. → Read more
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Tue, March 4th, 17:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
AccessKenya appoints Senanu deputy CEO
Kenyan internet and IT solutions provider AccessKenya Group has announced Kris Senanu has been appointed deputy chief executive officer (CEO), in addition to his role as managing director (MD) of the group’s internet division. → Read more
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Tue, March 4th, 15:40 · Chris Udemans
MTN standardises international call rates
South African mobile operator MTN has simplified its international call rates across its contract, PayAsYouGo and TopUp platforms. → Read more
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Tue, March 4th, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Safaricom holds unredeemed Bonga points worth $37m
Kenya’s leading mobile network operator Safaricom owes its clients KSh3.2 billion (US$37 million) in unclaimed Bonga points, after only 80 per cent of its reward scheme points were redeemed in the form of airtime, data bundles, merchandise and SMSs → Read more
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Tue, March 4th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
Vodacom promotes ICT education with tour on cloud computing
Vodacom Business Nigeria through its “Power to You” initiative is exposing Nigerian students to its resources as part of its efforts aimed at promoting ICT education in the country. → Read more
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Mon, March 3rd, 19:00 · Agatha Nduku
Liquid Telecom increases its satellite operations in Africa
Liquid Telecom has built a satellite hub at Teraco’s vendor-neutral earth station in South Africa, enabling the company to route African traffic in Africa rather than backhauling it via Europe as many operators need to do. → Read more
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Mon, March 3rd, 16:20 · Susan Mwenesi
Safaricom, Bharti Airtel join Etisalat SmartHub
Kenya's largest telecommunications operator Safaricom and India's Bharti Airtel, which operates in a number of African countries, have joined Etisalat’s SmartHub network, a move aimed at expanding their global multi-services network. → Read more
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Mon, March 3rd, 15:40 · Tom Jackson
IHS secures $490m to fund expansion across Africa
African tower management firm IHS has secured a funding round of US$490 million from investors including Goldman Sachs to be used for acquisitions and investment in infrastructure to build the company’s footprint in Africa. → Read more
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Mon, March 3rd, 14:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
An open letter to Vodacom and MTN – Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko
As the dispute over the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (ICASA’s) new mobile termination rates (MTRs) continues and heads to court, the chief executive officer (CEO) of part state-owned operator Telkom, Sipho Maseko, joins the fray with an open letter to the CEOs of the two largest operators in the country, published in full below. → Read more
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