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Starfish Mobile International launches in Malawi

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:08:00 +0200

Starfish 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.
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Starfish Mobile kicks off 2009 Confederations Cup mobile trivia game with MTN Swaziland

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:26:00 +0200

With 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.
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Telecel Zimbabwe in major expansion drive

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:58:00 +0200

Telecel Zimbabwe has announced that it plans to significantly increase its subscriber base, urging customers to shun the black market for mobile lines as it will release more lines.
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Zimbabweans queue for mobile phone lines

Fri, 15 May 2009 11:23:00 +0200

Hundreds of Zimbabweans joined long queues as they waited to buy mobile phone lines released on the market by Econet Wireless earlier this week. The lines are retailing at US$25, against US$100 on a thriving black market.
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Beat soft drink launch competition

Mon, 11 May 2009 11:38:00 +0200

Coca-Cola is calling on all young and creative minds to produce an amusing video clip showing how much they love the new carbonated energy soft drink, Beat, and submit it to www.getyourbeat.mobi. The 30-second video clip should demonstrate the campaign's pay-off line, "What would you do to get your beat?"
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MTN signals it is keen to get into Zimbabwe

Mon, 04 May 2009 10:02:00 +0200

MTN has confirmed that it is eager to enter Zimbabwe, and may make its move by taking control of the existing mobile operator, Telecel.
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Namibia Tourism to launch mobi-site

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:06:00 +0200

Namibia Tourism is launching a mobile website with an introduction to Namibia and all its tourist attractions. Prospective travellers to Namibia and keen mobi-site "surfers" can view the weather, attractions of the country, travelling tips and requirements to travel there.
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Telecom sale tests Zimbabwe's privatisation plans

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:03:00 +0200

HARARE: The sale of Zimbabwe's state-owned mobile phone operator NetOne, a first key test for the new government's massive privatisation plan, is generating huge interest, the company's CEO told AFP.
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Mozambique seeks new cell phone provider

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:06:00 +0200

MAPUTO: Mozambique began the search for a new cell phone provider on Thursday, 16 April 2009 paving the way for a third mobile communications company to enter the market, state media reported.
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Econet partners with SA's Cell C for call-home product

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:56:00 +0200

The 'Econet Wireless Call-home SIM, Powered by Cell C' is a partnership between South Africa's Cell C network and Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless, allowing Zimbabweans travelling to South Africa to call home at lower tariffs.
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