Posts Tagged ‘vodacom’

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Fresh interest in DRC’s mobile phone industry

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mobile telecommunications industry has received a lot of attention over the past week.

Published by on October 23rd, 2011 at 09:10 pm

M-Pesa struggling to take off in South Africa

Despite its success in East Africa, mobile money transfer service M-Pesa is struggling to take off in South Africa.

Published by on May 23rd, 2011 at 08:05 pm

SA’s Vodacom to boost presence in Nigeria, Business Day reports

Business Day reports that South African mobile operator Vodacom, through its subsidiary Gateway Communications, is planning to boost its presence in Nigeria’s telecommunications market.

Published by on February 10th, 2011 at 08:02 am
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Vodacom says it may sell DRC unit

South African mobile operator Vodacom Group may consider selling its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) business, Bloomberg reported today.

Published by on January 15th, 2011 at 06:01 pm
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M-PESA launched in South Africa

South African mobile operator, Vodacom, and the country’s fourth largest bank, Nedbank, have announced the launch of the M-PESA money transfer service, utilising technology developed by the Vodafone Group.

Published by on September 1st, 2010 at 12:09 am
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$5 per month for a computer?

South African mobile operator, Vodacom, has announced the launch of Linkbook – a low-cost compact computer designed specifically to provide users with simple and affordable internet access.

Published by on May 11th, 2010 at 06:05 pm
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Vodacom’s DRC investment turns sour

South Africa-based Vodacom’s experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo recently took a turn for the worse due to a fall-out between the company and its local partner.

Published by on May 3rd, 2010 at 10:05 am