The Mobile community of Zimbabwe

Group launches campaign for peace on social media

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:03:00 +0200

Zimbabweans have taken to social media to express their disgust at politically-motivated violence by starting an online group called Blackout Thursday. Every Thursday, the Facebook group members blackout their picture profiles in an effort to promote peace.
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Seeing beyond the stereotypes

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:14:00 +0200

More than half of Africa's one billion population has a mobile phone - and not just for talking. The power of telephony is forging a new enterprise culture, from banking to agriculture to healthcare. Africa has experienced an incredible boom in mobile phone use.
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Econet to open Hillbrow outlet for Zimbabwean users

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:56:00 +0200

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, a telecommunications company listed in Zimbabwe, is to extend its footprint into South Africa, with plans to open a new shop in Johannesburg to serve its Zimbabwean clients.
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[2013 trends] Mobile money to give SoLoMo a kick in the pants?

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:54:00 +0200

SoLoMo: the glorious intersection of social, location and mobile that was going to superpower hyperlocal search and prove to be the holy grail, allowing retailers and other businesses to attract an army of smartphone-wielding customers. Pretty exciting stuff, especially during an economic downturn, right? In my opinion, quite the contrary.
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Windows Phone apps stores open across Africa

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:19:00 +0200

Microsoft has announced the opening of 21 web stores for apps and games across several African countries.
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Fundamo reports mobile financial services growth

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:50:00 +0200

Fundamo, a Visa Inc. company and a global specialist mobile financial service provider, have reported accelerated growth of mobile financial services in Africa. In 2012, Fundamo has launched three new services - FirstMonie with First Bank Nigeria and Celpay with Celpay International in Uganda and Zimbabwe.
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Econet offers lowest regional call charges

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:33:00 +0200

Zimbabweans in South Africa can now enjoy reduced call rates to their country thanks to a new initiative by Econet Wireless and Econet Wireless South Africa.
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Zimbabwe targets 100% teledensity by December

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:49:00 +0200

Zimbabwe's minister of Information Communication Technology, Nelson Chamisa says the country has its eyes on 100% teledensity by year end in order to justify the International Telecommunication Union's compliment of Zimbabwe being one of the fastest growing ICT countries in the world.
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NetOne strikes roaming deal with MTN

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:08:00 +0200

State-owned mobile telephone operator, NetOne has struck a deal with South Africa's MTN to ensure that customers from Zimbabwe can access roaming facilities when visiting the country.
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Telecel to cover 85% Zimbabwe connectivity

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:53:00 +0200

Telecel Zimbabwe, a mobile network operator, has outlined plans to cover upto 85% of the population by the end of 2012.
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