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Vodacom tries again with M-Pesa

The mobile operator has also rolled out M-Pesa services in the DRC and Tanzania.

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Vodacom's international operations boost profits

The group's revenue was up 4.5% to R69.9 billion.

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Kenya's M-Shwari targets insurance firms

This move would be in line with wider access to lifestyle benefits by mobile banking platforms.

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Telecom Egypt aims for 3-4 % growth in 2013

Revenues, EBITDA and net profit for the firm all beat forecasts in first quarter.

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Egypt’s Orascom Telecom records net loss of $204mn

First quarter earnings statement reveals mobile operator’s revenues also fell by 1% year on year.

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Five Ghana mobile operators face fines

Likes of MTN and Glo Mobile fined GH¢300,000 each in quality of service crackdown.

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Bharti Airtel sells 5% stake to Qatar Foundation

Indian telco plans to strengthen capital structure and fund future growth plans.

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Turkcell withdraws $4.2bn lawsuit against MTN

Turkish telecom company cites a recent US court ruling that has ‘hurt’ its case.

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ZTE joins Huawei in Glo Nigeria network deal

Two chinese telecoms equipment firms signed on in multi-million dollar contracts.

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Glo Mobile Nigeria inks $750mn network upgrade deal

Nigeria’s second largest mobile operator has signed a contract with China’s Huawei.

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Vivendi gets two bids for Maroc Telecom stake

The French multinational is expected to announce its preferred bidder early next week.