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Dubai Lynx announces Integrated shortlist
DUBAI: Dubai Lynx has released the last of the shortlists for this year's awards. Nine entries have been shortlisted in the Integrated category. The winners of all categories will be announced tonight, 17 March 2010 at the Dubai Lynx Awards ceremony and dinner, taking place at The Palladium in Dubai Media City.
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Win a car a day with Nigeria's Bid2Win mobile campaign - Starfish Mobile

Glo, Nigeria's second biggest mobile operator with over 25 million subscribers, has partnered with Africa's biggest mobile value added services company, Starfish Mobile, to launch one of the biggest and most innovative mobile operator promotions ever run in that region. 16 Mar 2010 10:10


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Malawi: Telkom SA engaged to save G-Mobile

[Gregory Gondwe] South Africa's Beryl Telecoms has engaged Telkom SA to operate and manage what is to become Malawi's third mobile phone service provider G-Mobile which is on the verge of losing its licence. 3 Mar 2010 10:44




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MACRA gives G-Mobile another deadline

[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has given Global Advanced Integrated Networks (G-Mobile), a company set to become the third mobile phone service provider, a new deadline of 12 April 2010 to roll out or risk revocation of its licence. 26 Feb 2010 09:33


CENTRAL AFRICA
Starfish Mobile appointed as BBC content aggregator - Starfish Mobile

Starfish Mobile's recent appointment as the BBC's content aggregator in multiple African territories, including South Africa, is a source of considerable pride for the Starfish Mobile management team. The BBC World Service reaches over 80 million Africans via its radio and mobile assets on a weekly basis. 15 Feb 2010 08:16


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Ericsson, MTN Congo to launch billing system

MTN Congo will be launching a new converged charging and billing system created by Ericsson. The new platform aims to increase operational efficiencies and customer transparency effective from the end of 2010. 21 Jan 2010 10:56


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Zain Malawi launches mobile commerce service

[Gregory Gondwe] Zain Malawi, on 12 January 2010, launched a pilot phase of a new service that will enable customers to carry out financial transactions using their mobile phones. The mobile commerce service dubbed ZAP Khusa M'manja (money in your hands) is being rolled out this week in Malawi following a successful performance in East Africa Zain operations. 15 Jan 2010 11:48


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Zambia shortlists four firms to bid for telecom stake

LUSAKA: Four firms from Russia, India, Angola and Libya have been shortlisted for the next round of bidding for a partial stake in Zambia's state-run telecom company, Zamtel, an official said Wednesday, 13 January 2010. 15 Jan 2010 10:39


CENTRAL AFRICA
Vodacom's Congo partner feels ‘abused'

[Sure Kamhunga] Vodacom's minority partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, 8 January 2010, stepped up pressure on the group to recover fees of US$180m and said it was even prepared to have Vodacom Congo sold to another operator if attempts to find a solution failed. 11 Jan 2010 09:11


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Congo's CWN threatens to sue Vodacom

[Sure Kamhunga] In a stark reminder that doing business in Africa will not always be a walk in the park, Vodacom yesterday, 6 January 2010, revealed it was facing legal action from its minority partner in Vodacom Congo, which it said had demanded it continue funding the network. 7 Jan 2010 10:52


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Zambia receives three bids for Zamtel

LUSAKA: Three companies from India, Angola and Libya have submitted bids in the partial privatisation of the state-run Zambia Telecommunications Company, Zamtel, an official announced on Wednesday, 23 December 2009. 24 Dec 2009 17:50


CENTRAL AFRICA
Facebook ranks high in Africa

The State of the Mobile Web report, published monthly, provides information on the top global trends affecting the mobile Web. The November issue states that in Africa, Facebook has taken a strong lead and ranks as the most popular site in six out of the top 10 countries. 24 Dec 2009 07:35


CENTRAL AFRICA
G-Mobile partners with Alliance Media

[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi's third mobile phone service provider, G-Mobile, has entered a pact with Alliance Media, Malawi's largest airport and outdoor media company to install billboards across the country, in the run up to its launch. 30 Nov 2009 12:54


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MACRA awards ZAIN Malawi 3G licence

[Gregory Gondwe] MACRA has awarded a 3G licence to Zain Malawi, which is expected to enhance high-speed wireless internet access. 12 Nov 2009 07:53


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