Safaricom continues to look at ways to defend market share Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 September 2010 As the price wars in the Kenyan mobile sector intensify, Safaricom last week slashed the cost of SMS’s by as much as 94%.
Angola a lucrative market for telecoms operators Published by Anthony Lopes Pinto and Estefania Jover on 15 September 2010 Like many other sectors of Angola’s economy, the country’s telecoms industry has more than a few tales to tell.
Business Advice: Opening an M-PESA outlet Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2010 I would like to open an M-PESA outlet, may you please send me details of relevant people to contact? I tried Vodacom and Nedbank but I did not receive positive responses.
Sony Ericsson boss speaks about African expansion plans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 September 2010 Last week global mobile phone manufacturer, Sony Ericsson, relaunched its products into the Kenya market after being absent for several years.
Mobicash to provide mobile payment services in Namibia Published by Staff Writer on 5 September 2010 The Bank of Namibia has granted Mobicash Payment Solutions permission to provide mobile payment services in the country.
M-PESA launched in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2010 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.
ICT entrepreneur looking to conquer Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 August 2010 At 35, Ken Njoroge is running one of the most respected mid-sized companies in Kenya.
Lower interconnection fees to impact Kenya’s mobile market Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 August 2010 The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has cut mobile interconnection fees by 50% to encourage telecommunications companies to lower the cost of calls.
Online retailer seeking growth in Kenya and Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 Kalahari.net, the South Africa-based online retailer, has over the past year expanded into two new African countries, namely Kenya and Nigeria. How we made it in Africa interviewed Gary Hadfield, the company’s CEO
Bring on the broadband Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 August 2010 Early research suggests that broadband diffusion creates a wide range of benefits in developing nations, including supporting economic growth, in part by improving global competitiveness and attracting international investors.
Globacom to start operations in The Gambia Published by Staff Writer on 21 July 2010 Nigeria-based African telecommunications firm, Globacom, has won a licence to operate telecom services in The Gambia.
Japanese firm to acquire South Africa’s Dimension Data Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 July 2010 Japan-based Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), one of the largest global telecommunications service providers, on Thursday announced it will buy South Africa’s Dimension Data.
Mobile operators boosting investments in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 July 2010 The telecommunications sector in Africa continues to provide an attractive investment destination for mobile network operators as announcements regarding continued investment over the past few days have shown.
Main One Cable to revolutionise broadband in West Africa Published by Claude Harding on 8 July 2010 The Main One submarine fibre optic cable system linking West Africa to Europe was last week completed and commissioned.