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MTN Congo will be launching a new converged charging and billing system created by Ericsson. The new platform aims to increase operational efficiencies and customer transparency effective from the end of 2010. 21 Jan 2010 10:56
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[Gregory Gondwe] Zain Malawi, on 12 January 2010, launched a pilot phase of a new service that will enable customers to carry out financial transactions using their mobile phones. The mobile commerce service dubbed ZAP Khusa M'manja (money in your hands) is being rolled out this week in Malawi following a successful performance in East Africa Zain operations. 15 Jan 2010 11:48
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LUSAKA: Four firms from Russia, India, Angola and Libya have been shortlisted for the next round of bidding for a partial stake in Zambia's state-run telecom company, Zamtel, an official said Wednesday, 13 January 2010. 15 Jan 2010 10:39
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[Sure Kamhunga] Vodacom's minority partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, 8 January 2010, stepped up pressure on the group to recover fees of US$180m and said it was even prepared to have Vodacom Congo sold to another operator if attempts to find a solution failed. 11 Jan 2010 09:11
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[Sure Kamhunga] In a stark reminder that doing business in Africa will not always be a walk in the park, Vodacom yesterday, 6 January 2010, revealed it was facing legal action from its minority partner in Vodacom Congo, which it said had demanded it continue funding the network. 7 Jan 2010 10:52
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LUSAKA: Three companies from India, Angola and Libya have submitted bids in the partial privatisation of the state-run Zambia Telecommunications Company, Zamtel, an official announced on Wednesday, 23 December 2009. 24 Dec 2009 17:50
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The State of the Mobile Web report, published monthly, provides information on the top global trends affecting the mobile Web. The November issue states that in Africa, Facebook has taken a strong lead and ranks as the most popular site in six out of the top 10 countries. 24 Dec 2009 07:35
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[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi's third mobile phone service provider, G-Mobile, has entered a pact with Alliance Media, Malawi's largest airport and outdoor media company to install billboards across the country, in the run up to its launch. 30 Nov 2009 12:54
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[Gregory Gondwe] MACRA has awarded a 3G licence to Zain Malawi, which is expected to enhance high-speed wireless internet access. 12 Nov 2009 07:53
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[Gregory Gondwe] As the market rat race between Malawi's current two mobile phone service providers continues, TNM last week tried to outdo Zain Malawi's Blackberry on prepaid service, which is an internet facility innovation. 11 Nov 2009 10:32
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[Gregory Gondwe] The Malawi government has suspended the decision by the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA), which awarded two licences to two companies when it had only advertised for one. 29 Oct 2009 12:09
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[Gregory Gondwe] The commercial court in Blantyre has allowed G-Mobile to engage South African investor Berlyl Telcoms into its project. Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) in July 2008 gave G-Mobile a licence, as Globally Advanced Integrated Networks Limited (GAIN) and according to the agreement, the company is supposed to roll out before the end of the year or risk revocation of the licence. 21 Sep 2009 08:37
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[Gregory Gondwe] Zain Malawi has launched a sim-operated payphone which its managing director, Fayaz King, has hailed as "everything a mobile phone is, without being mobile". 25 Aug 2009 08:05