Now prepaid airtime purchases cross borders
South African FNB customers registered for Cellphone Banking can now buy prepaid airtime and instantly send it to the cellphone of a friend or relative in Namibia. 7 Nov 2008 07:52

Cell One signs with TelePassport Namibia
TelePassport Namibia, an associate company of South Africa's Huge Telecom, has concluded an agreement with Namibia's newest GSM operator, Cell One. The agreement will provide Namibian corporate clients the opportunity to save up to 40% on Cell One destined traffic originating from their companies. 25 Apr 2008 11:20

African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite project
A critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04

Nigeria launches DVB-H mobile TV
Nigeria has beaten South Africa in the roll-out of the DVB-H mobile TV... Details Nigeria, MultiChoice Africa's local business partner in Nigeria, has launched Africa's first commercial mobile broadcast TV service in the city of Abuja. 30 Aug 2007 07:55

Covering Africa's elections and promoting press freedom by phone
Mobile phones have revolutionised communication in Africa - even during elections. 30 Jul 2007 13:41

VoIP goes mobile
Cape Town-based telecommunications company, Yeigo, is one of the first companies worldwide to have developed mobile Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), enabling it to offer cheaper and even free mobile calls. 4 Jun 2007 15:33

MOTO-empowering Ugandan women
Motorola's MOTOPOWER initiative provides a solar solution to recharge mobile use in Uganda, while offering women the chance to run their own businesses. 16 May 2007 12:27

SA bank goes mobile in Namibia
First National Bank (FNB) has boosted its position on the continent with the launch of its cell phone banking offering in Namibia, heralding a new era in that country's electronic banking system. 24 Apr 2007 13:20