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Airtel Malawi licence renewed
Macra has approved Airtel Malawi’s application to renew its operating licence.
ITU: deep sense of loss over Nelson Mandela
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M-PESA launches online payments
M-PESA aims to revolutionise e-commerce in Kenya with the launch of its online payment service.
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BIH sets up clean tech centre of excellenceThe Botswana Innovation Hub has opened a Clean Tech Centre of Excellence to innovate in sustainable and environmentally sound solutions.
Vodafone Wholesale Ghana triumphs at the Global Carrier Awards Vodafone Wholesale Ghana has won the award for Best African Product or Service at the prestigious Global Carrier Awards in Amsterdam.
Samsung brings new Galaxy Note 10.1 to Ghana
Vodafone Ghana thrills subscribers with 020 Live Red Island Party
Microsoft announces first African female country manager
Ghana, SA sign cooperation agreements
MTN wins Ghana ICT Company of the Year award
Multichoice Ghana launches 18 resource centres
Ghana’s First Lady commends MTN Ghana Foundation
Airtel wins African Operator of the Year AwardBharti Airtel has been recognised as the African Operator of the Year at the CommsMEA Awards 2013.
Airtel Malawi licence renewedMacra has approved Airtel Malawi’s application to renew its operating licence.
Glo launches new Bumpa tariffGlobacom has introduced a new Bumpa tariff plan, which gives its prepaid subscribers a robust value of 200% instant bonus on every recharge.
ITU Telecom World 2013 sets agenda for change in ICT sectorITU Telecom World 2013 wrapped up this week following a packed programme of networking, knowledge sharing and industry showcasing.
YouthConnekt Hangout launched in Rwanda
OLPC head visits Rwanda
Skills development in the spotlight at Transform Africa
Heads of state in Rwanda for 3rd infrastructure summit
Rwanda readies for continental ICT and Innovation Summit
Steady climb in Rwandan mobile penetration
Minister urges girls in Rwanda to embrace ICT
Arusha ‘gets reason to Smile’Smile Communications has extended its 4G LTE services to Arusha, taking high speed mobile internet to the region.
Samsung volunteers build homes in ZambiaA team of Samsung Electronics volunteers from the company’s headquarters in South Korea arrived in Ndola, Zambia last week to build houses for vulnerable families at Chipulukusu.
Airtel Zambia unveils Mega Value Pack offer
Airtel, Zanaco launch’Cultiv8’ account
AfDB to support S&T skills development in Zambia
ZICTA launches SIM reg campaign
Zambia makes progress on access mobile and internet services
Airtel launches ‘Go For It’ youth campaign
Airtel launches Zipezemo Mumahafu Promotion
EcoCash to offer lendingEcoCashSave account holders will soon be able to also borrow money just like ordinary bank account holders.
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