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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


SOUTHERN AFRICA
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




SOUTHERN AFRICA
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


SOUTHERN AFRICA
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


SOUTHERN AFRICA
Namibia cuts phone fees before SA

[Lesley Stones] Opposition to the high cost of making a cellphone call from one network to another is rising, with SA now being derided for falling behind Namibia in its prices. 28 Jul 2009 13:40




SOUTHERN AFRICA
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


SOUTHERN AFRICA
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


SOUTHERN AFRICA
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


SOUTHERN AFRICA
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


SOUTHERN AFRICA
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


SOUTHERN AFRICA
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


SOUTHERN AFRICA
Zimbabweans queue for mobile phone lines

[Sam Hungwe] Hundreds of Zimbabweans joined long queues as they waited to buy mobile phone lines released on the market by Econet Wireless earlier this week. The lines are retailing at US$25, against US$100 on a thriving black market. 15 May 2009 11:23


SOUTHERN AFRICA
Beat soft drink launch competition - Starfish Mobile

Coca-Cola is calling on all young and creative minds to produce an amusing video clip showing how much they love the new carbonated energy soft drink, Beat. The 30-second video clip should demonstrate the campaign's pay-off line, "What would you do to get your beat?" 11 May 2009 11:38


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