Telecoms, Page 9
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Thu, July 10th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
NCA lifts Vodafone Ghana ban, subscribers to be compensated
Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has lifted the ban it placed on Vodafone Ghana acquiring new subscribers as a result of the network’s recent service suspension. → Read more
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Thu, July 10th, 17:14 · Susan Mwenesi
PPOA approves Safaricom security tender security tender
Safaricom’s security surveillance tender award has been approved by Kenya’s Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA), citing the prevailing insecurity in the country as reason for the decision. → Read more
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Thu, July 10th, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Safaricom, KCB to leverage mobile for new SME partnership
Leading Kenyan telecom Safaricom and Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) have formed a strategic partnership, with the first project a one-stop integrated solution that will cater to the needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya. → Read more
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Wed, July 9th, 17:30 · Chris Udemans
Safaricom opens up M-Pesa agent network to rivals
Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom has opened up its M-Pesa mobile money agents network to rival operators, allowing integration between various mobile money platforms, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 15:00 · Chris Udemans
Trade unions to take court action against Telkom over retrenchments
Two South African trade unions have said they will take part state-owned operator Telkom to court over planned retrenchments, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
Dark Fibre Africa in $327m refinancing agreement
South African fibre infrastructure firm Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) has announced a ZAR3.5 (US$327 million) billion refinancing agreement with a syndicate of lenders to provide corporate debt facilities. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
ICASA position needs clarification – Shinn
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) needs to have its position and independence clarified. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
NITEL, Starcomms inactive – NCC
Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), Starcomms and 12 other telecoms companies have been declared “inactive operators” by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s aviation authority to remove telecoms masts on flight paths
Unauthorised masts belonging to telecoms companies erected on flight paths will be removed, according to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in order to ensure safety of all aircraft on approach to land at Nigeria’s various airports. → Read more
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Fri, July 4th, 14:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom rolls out new phones
South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom has announced four new mobile devices will be available on its network as of July, three of which will be available exclusively to Vodacom customers for a limited period. → Read more
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Fri, July 4th, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Egypt finalising unified licence activation following missed deadline
Egypt is in the last stages of the activation of a unified telecommunications licence, though it missed the previously announced June 30 deadline, according to Atef Helmy, minister of communications and information technology. → Read more
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Fri, July 4th, 11:59 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s Competition Authority reviews Airtel, Safaricom mobile money case
The Competition Authority of Kenya is reviewing a case brought by Airtel against leading operator Safaricom over the pricing of mobile money services. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian subscribers association decries monthly mast fees
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers of Nigeria (NATCOMS) has urged the government to reduce the high charges imposed on telecoms for mast installations, which can rise to as high as NGN800,000 (US$5,000) per mast in some states. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
Telkom looks to roll out Wi-Fi enabled payphones
South African part state-owned telecommunications firm Telkom has plans to roll out Wi-Fi enabled payphones in the future in an attempt to provide connectivity to the majority of South Africans. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 13:00 · Susan Mwenesi
CAK to seek expert advice on embedded SIM card row
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) is to seek expert advice from manufacturers on the use of embedded SIM cards after Safaricom challenged Equity Bank’s proposals to use the technology. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 11:30 · Susan Mwenesi
MTN Uganda launches mFaith
MTN Uganda has launched a service that will have their customers receive inspirational Bible or Quran messages directly to their phones. → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 17:00 · Chris Udemans
Safaricom opposes Equity Bank MVNO technology
Leading Kenyan operator Safaricom is opposing Equity Bank’s plans to launch telecommunications services, saying the technology it plans to employ puts users at risk of fraud, according to a report. → Read more
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Fri, June 27th, 12:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom CEO purchases $328k in shares
Shameel Joosub, chief executive officer (CEO) of South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom, has purchased ZAR3,474,933 (US$328,000) worth of Vodacom shares, the company announced. → Read more
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Thu, June 26th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
Globacom launches electronic recharge option in Benin Republic
Globacom has announced it has launched an electronic recharge option called E-Top Up in Benin, allowing its subscribers to recharge airtime without using cards. → Read more
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Wed, June 25th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s mobile internet subscribers hit 66m, MTN records loss
The latest figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have shown the number of Nigerians accessing the internet through mobile networks continues to rise, now exceeding 66 million, up by 1.8 million since March. → Read more
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