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Malawi hosts international telecommunications workshop
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi has hosted a telecommunication services workshop at its lakeshore district in Mangochi with calls to various rival telecommunications operators to share services so that consumers can access them at affordable charges. 7 Apr 2008 08:47

Zimbabwe: Election campaigns go hi-tech
Savvy text messaging and cheeky ring tones are the new face of cost-effective political campaigning in Zimbabwe in the run up to the 29 March election, despite the creakiness of country's cell phone networks. 6 Mar 2008 07:07

Zim advertising awards go ahead despite lack of new campaigns
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's Advertising Publicity Club is organising its annual competition for the advertising industry, despite a dearth of new campaigns due to an economic crisis that has stunted growth and limited new advertising campaigns in a once vibrant sector. 11 Jan 2008 07:04

Zimbabwe's cellular operators increase tariffs
[Millie Phiri] Zimbabwe's major cellular phone operators have increased their tariffs with immediate effect, saying the previous rates were too low and their businesses were running at a loss. 6 Dec 2007 14:52

African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite project
A critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04

Zimbabwean CEO blogs for investors, censures cynical analysts
[Dumisani Ndlela] London listed Lonrho Plc's recent purchase of a controlling stake in Celsys Limited, a telecommunications company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), significantly raised Celsys' profile on the market. 31 Oct 2007 08:21

Nigeria launches DVB-H mobile TV
Nigeria has beaten South Africa in the roll-out of the DVB-H mobile TV... Details Nigeria, MultiChoice Africa's local business partner in Nigeria, has launched Africa's first commercial mobile broadcast TV service in the city of Abuja. 30 Aug 2007 07:55

Telecel Zimbabwe's licence cancelled
[Mao Nyikandzino] The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) last week revoked Telecel Zimbabwe's operating licence, effectively making the network's subscribers "immobile" and ending the company's communication service. 23 Aug 2007 17:44

Covering Africa's elections and promoting press freedom by phone
Mobile phones have revolutionised communication in Africa - even during elections. 30 Jul 2007 13:41

Mobile phone companies hit in price war
[Lebo Nkatazo] Zimbabwe's mobile phone companies have been forced to reduce prices by 900% as the government spreads its price war to all sectors of business. 6 Jul 2007 07:00

Zimbabwe set to pass new law to monitor phones and internet
[MacDonald Dzirutwe] Zimbabwe's parliament on Tuesday began debating a law empowering authorities to monitor phones, mail and the internet to protect national security, a move seen by critics as part of an official crackdown on the opposition. 13 Jun 2007 08:49

VoIP goes mobile
Cape Town-based telecommunications company, Yeigo, is one of the first companies worldwide to have developed mobile Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), enabling it to offer cheaper and even free mobile calls. 4 Jun 2007 15:33

Zimbabwe to test 3G
Trials of Zimbabwe's 3G network are due to commence next month says Econet Wireless. 21 May 2007 11:34