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2010 mobile advertising boom in SA, Africa?
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] There is a clear indication that the South African mobile advertising sector is headed towards a massive boom as the 2010 FIFA World Cup draws near - thanks to the phenomenal growth of the continent's cellphone market and soccer passion.
Telecel Zimbabwe targets listing

[Dumisani Ndlela] Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris' Orascom Telecom-controlled Telecel Zimbabwe is earmarked for a listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) in a move meant to raise additional capital and broaden the shareholder base. 5 Feb 2010 07:05


MTN quiet on claims it is eyeing Zimbabwean firm

[Ure Kamhunga] MTN yesterday, 6 January 2010, declined to comment on reports that it is eyeing a stake in Zimbabwean cellular firm NetOne. MTN said it would not comment on projects on which its acquisitive team were working. 7 Jan 2010 10:50


Anti-Mugabe SMS threats

[Moses Mudzwiti] Youths loyal to President Robert Mugabe threatened Zimbabwe's leading cellphone network, Econet Wireless, after intercepting "anti-Mugabe" SMSs. 14 Dec 2009 07:09


Zimbabwe telecom firms on the defensive

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's telecommunications sector has gone on the defensive over poor quality service and calls for government to open the market to South Africa's MTN and Vodacom. 12 Oct 2009 07:35


Zim's mobile penetration rate soars

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's smallest mobile network operator Telecel Zimbabwe has added 350,000 more lines to the network, taking it to second spot ahead of struggling state-owned NetOne whose subscriber numbers have remained mired at 350,000. 1 Sep 2009 09:48




Zim: Mobile market share battle intensifies

[Dumisani Ndlela] A market-share battle is intensifying in Zimbabwe, where two previously-underdog mobile network operators are taking on leader, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe. 3 Aug 2009 12:10


MTN welcome in Zimbabwe says Econet

Harare: Econet says MTN is welcome in Zimbabwe after reports that Africa's biggest cellular company was keen to invest in the country. 30 Jul 2009 08:07


Ericsson, EWG in Zim telecoms deal

Cellular network operator, Econet Wireless Global (EWG), said on Thursday, 23 July 2009 that it had reached a three-year upgrade and expansion agreement with telecommunications group Ericsson to increase capacity for voice and data traffic in Zimbabwe. 27 Jul 2009 11:38


Econet Wireless Zimbabwe reports strong growth

Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's largest telecoms operator, has reported a strong improvement in performance due to its accelerated drive to sign on new subscribers. 20 Jul 2009 12:33


Zim government moves to protect telecoms customers

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's telecommunication operators have been told to start reducing tariffs to avoid “milking” customers. 17 Jul 2009 10:10


Starfish Mobile International launches in Malawi - Starfish Mobile

Starfish Mobile International, an African Wireless Application Service Provider (WASP), has partnered with Telekom Network Malawi (TNM), an African mobile network provider, in launching and strategically driving TNM's Mobile Content business and services in Malawi. 26 Jun 2009 13:08


Starfish Mobile kicks off 2009 Confederations Cup mobile trivia game with MTN Swaziland - Starfish Mobile

With the kick-off of the much anticipated FIFA 2009 Confederations Cup, Starfish Mobile has teamed up with MTN Swaziland in launching the “Send Me To The Soccer Competition” promotion to test the local fans' general knowledge soccer skills. 18 Jun 2009 13:26


Telecel Zimbabwe in major expansion drive

[Sam Hungwe] Telecel Zimbabwe has announced that it plans to significantly increase its subscriber base, urging customers to shun the black market for mobile lines as it will release more lines. 1 Jun 2009 09:58


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