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AFRICA Malawians hail Zain, Western Union partnership
AFRICA PAIDF invests in Essar Telecom Kenya[Carole Kimutai] The Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund (PAIDF) has invested KSh7,5 billion (US$93,75 million) in Essar Telecom Kenya Holdings Ltd (ETKHL) - a subsidiary of Essar Telecom Limited. 1 Jul 2009 10:14 AFRICA Vivendi bids for Zain Africa
AFRICA Starfish Mobile International launches in Malawi - Starfish MobileStarfish Mobile International, an African Wireless Application Service Provider (WASP), has partnered with Telekom Network Malawi (TNM), an African mobile network provider, in launching and strategically driving TNM's Mobile Content business and services in Malawi. 26 Jun 2009 13:08 AFRICA BICS, MTN combine carrier services
AFRICA Safaricom launches Kenya's first mobile internet portal
AFRICA Newsclip encourages mobile communications in 2009According to Newsclip, in the digital age, additional communication tools need to be taken into account, and one of the major communication areas identified for growth in 2009 is mobile. 23 Jun 2009 14:43 AFRICA Cellphones cause call centre boom for banks in AfricaThe banking sector in Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Kenya, are implementing call centres for the first time. It is interesting to consider why they are doing this now, when banks in South Africa and other parts of the world embraced the call centre revolution 10-15 years ago. 23 Jun 2009 11:11 AFRICA Mobile to improve African weather monitoring
AFRICA Starfish Mobile kicks off 2009 Confederations Cup mobile trivia game with MTN Swaziland - Starfish MobileWith the kick-off of the much anticipated FIFA 2009 Confederations Cup, Starfish Mobile has teamed up with MTN Swaziland in launching the “Send Me To The Soccer Competition” promotion to test the local fans' general knowledge soccer skills. 18 Jun 2009 13:26 AFRICA Econet moves to block Zain Nigeria's sale
AFRICA Zain news has little effect on industry
AFRICA Telecoms sector defies downturn[Kea' Modimoeng] The telecoms market in Africa is on the rise and continues to show positive growth despite the global financial crisis. This is according to a study conducted by consultancy Detecon International in Europe and Africa. 17 Jun 2009 12:54 Latest jobs | Ad showcase Wild Island   1 of 9  |
Zain has received an offer from France's largest entertainment groups Vivendi, for its African operations. 
Belgacom International Carrier Service (BICS) and the MTN Group have announced the combining of their international carrier services, resulting in MTN holding an equity stake in BICS. The current shareholders of Belgacom ICS now include MTN, Belgacom and Swisscom. 
Safaricom has launched Kenya's first mobile internet portal, a service that will enable Safaricom subscribers get fast access to both local and international content on their mobile phones. 
The Global Humanitarian Forum and its president, former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, together with Ericsson, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), mobile telecommunications company Zain, and the Earth Institute at Columbia University, yesterday, 18 June 2009, announced a major initiative, dubbed "Weather Info for All". Its aim is to improve Africa's weather monitoring network. 
Econet Wireless Group (EWG) has started moves to block Zain's sale of its interests in Zain Nigeria until ruling on a dispute over ownership of the company is passed. 
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