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Netxcell, Funmobile to add to MTN VAS
Telecom technology services firm Netxcell and Funmobile are to implement new services for MTN in West Africa. Read More
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MTN launches CANAL+/CANALSAT payment via Mobile Money
MTN Cameroon’s new CANAL+/CANALSAT bill payment package allows consumers to make their re-subscription payment ...
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TV users cut the cord
A new report from Juniper Research has found that by 2017, 2 billion mobile and tablet ...
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BBM coming to Android, iOS
BlackBerry plans to make its popular BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service available for the first time to ...
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Wednesday 15 May
IFC promotes mobile financial services in Cote d’Ivoire
IFC and the MasterCard Foundation this week convened key financial industry players to build further momentum for mobile financial services in Cote d’Ivoire. »Monday 13 May
Mobile content revenues to pass USD65bn in 2016
Juniper Research has revealed that annual revenue generated from content delivered to mobile handsets and tablets is expected to reach USD65bn by 2016.»Wednesday 8 May
KasiMP3, GoMetro take mobile music to SA rail commuters
SOUTH AFRICA
A new partnership will see rail commuters in South Africa enjoying free and legal music from over 40,000 music artists from across Africa.»Friday 3 May
TNM launches mobile banking
MALAWI
Telekom Networks Malawi Limited (TNM) has launched a mobile banking facility, TNM Mpamba.»Wednesday 1 May
Mahindra Comviva expands Africa mobile music
Mahindra Comviva is expanding its mobile music offerings for Africa, in partnership with over 70 local and international content providers.»Monday 29 Apr
SA’s Waytag shortlisted for BlackBerry Achievement Award
SOUTH AFRICA
The Waytag location app for BlackBerry 10, available in SA and Nigeria, has been shortlisted for a BlackBerry Achievement Award.»Saturday 27 Apr
African demand surges for digital English language learning
With a 19.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for Digital English Language Learning products, Africa represents a new and growing market for suppliers, says Ambient Insight. »Wednesday 24 Apr
Up and coming Ghana CEO selected for US programme
GHANA
Anne Amuzu, CEO of NandiMobile, has been selected to participate in a Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership Program.»Saturday 20 Apr
Mobile marketing set to take off in Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
The potential for mobile marketing growth across Africa is huge, says global digital services firm Gemalto.»Friday 19 Apr
Full stream ahead for mobile music
Mobile streamed music revenues will rise more than 40% this year to USD1.7bn, says Juniper Research.»Wednesday 17 Apr
M-PESA goes out to dinner
KENYA
Now M-PESA users will be able to pay for restaurant meals using their mobile money, says Safaricom.»Wednesday 17 Apr
MTN staff spread the Mobile Money word in Cameroon
CAMEROON
MTN Cameroon staff took to the streets on Friday for the second edition of their Crazy Mobile Money Day.»Saturday 13 Apr
Google Maps voice navigation in 4 countries
SENEGAL
Google Maps with navigation is now available in Kenya, Ghana, Senegal and Ivory Coast.»Saturday 13 Apr
EcoCash system down for upgrade
ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe’s EcoNet has announced that its EcoCash service will be down this weekend, to allow for a system upgrade.»Thursday 11 Apr
EzeeMoney makes inroads in Uganda
UGANDA
New e-payment firm EzeeMoney says its services are quickly gaining consumer confidence in Uganda. »Thursday 11 Apr
Google maps navigation for iPhone, Android launched in Kenya
KENYA
Google has officially launched Google maps navigation services in Kenya for phones running Android 2.2 or superior and iOS 5.1 (and above). »
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