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NetOne threatens to name and shame customers
[Dumisani Ndlela] NetOne Cellular, the country's smallest cellular network operator by subscribers, has threatened to name and shame its post-paid customers with outstanding bills as it battles to free itself from a financial quagmire. 21 Dec 2010 10:15
Zimbabwe fixed-line operator probed
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) says it has opened investigations into alleged abuse of monopoly by the state-owned fixed-line telephone service operator, TelOne. In a public notice, CTC said it would embark on the investigation in terms of the Competitions Act. 23 Nov 2010 13:15


Zim: NetOne in financial dire straits
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's smallest cellular network operator NetOne Cellular is wriggling to extricate itself from a financial crisis, with sources indicating the company had punched a financial black hole after being deserted by contract subscribers last year. 25 Oct 2010 08:55
CNN enlists top journalism students for iReport initiative
ATLANTA, US: CNN has announced the launch of a new initiative for journalism students, called CNN iReport University, linked to iReport, the network's user-generated news community. 16 Sep 2010 10:35
Zimbabwe's Econet gets US$60m Swedish loan
HARARE: Zimbabwe's largest mobile operator, Econet Wireless, has secured a US$60 million loan facility from Swedish export credit agency EKN to expand its infrastructure, the firm said on Wednesday (11 August 2010). 13 Aug 2010 08:54
Econet dangles carrot to unregistered subscribers
[Dumisani Ndlela] Econet Wireless has unveiled brand new Isuzu vehicles to persuade unregistered subscribers to register their lines with the network under new regulations. 28 Jun 2010 09:12
Orascom elects listing Zimbabwean unit on ZSE
[Dumisani Ndlela] Orascom Telecom has spurned members of an investment consortium bidding for shareholding in Telecel Zimbabwe and instead proposed a listing of its Zimbabwean unit on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). 22 Jun 2010 09:33
Zim: Mobile networks to disconnect unregistered users
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's telecoms regulator has given mobile phone users up to 31 August 2010 to register personal details with their operators, failure of which would result in the disconnection of their lines. 15 Jun 2010 10:25
Ericsson, Econet expansion in Zimbabwe
Ericsson plans to expand Econet's existing network, which to date has approximately four million subscribers. Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson will be responsible for the expansion of the Core and Access (2G and 3G) networks as well as key business support system delivery. Ericsson will also provide transport and transmission technologies and services such as system integration and business consultancy. 11 Jun 2010 09:38
NetOne sets up World Cup fan parks
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's mobile phone network operator NetOne has begun rolling out fan parks across the country ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by South Africa in June. 19 May 2010 08:50
MTN to enter Zim through Telecel, NetOne?
[Dumisani Ndlela] Recent reports of MTN's talks with Orascom Telecom have triggered speculation the telecommunications firm could finally buy the Egyptian group's Zimbabwean asset, Telecel Zimbabwe. 29 Apr 2010 07:23
Zim telecoms firms fight for survival
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's telecommunications battle was normally one for the mobile telecommunications networks, but recently, other players are entering the fray. Technological advances have meant that players can easily provide services that their licences restrict them from offering, albeit through the “technological backdoor”. 22 Apr 2010 11:01
TelOne in surprise market campaign
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's landline network operator TelOne has launched a surprise campaign to seize a share of the country's mobile phone market. 19 Apr 2010 11:17
MTN's Zimbabwe acquisition under threat
[Dumisani Ndlela] MTN's planned acquisition of a 49% stake in Zimbabwe's state-owned cellular network NetOne could collapse after revelations some members of the inclusive government are opposed to its privatisation. 29 Mar 2010 08:33

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