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Aquiva Wireless to Deploy LTE Network in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Aquiva Wireless has announced plans to deploy a LTE network over the next three years. ...more.

Telecel CEO Resigns With Immediate Effect

The CEO of Zimbabwe's Telecel, Francis Mawindi has reportedly resigned with immediate effect. ...more.

Zimbabwean Mobile Network to Open Store in South Africa

Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless has opened its first retail store outside the country -- in South Africa -- to serve the growing ex-pat community there. ...more.

Zimbabwe to Revamp Mobile Licenses as Universal Service Licenses

Zimbabwe's telecoms regulator is working on replacing the current mobile licenses with universal licenses when they come up for renewal later this year. ...more.

Telecel Secures Funds to Expand Zimbabwe Network

Zimbabwe based mobile network operator, Telecel has received a cash injection of US$70 million from its parent shareholder, Orascom Telecom Holdings to help expand the network's coverage. ...more.

Econet Wireless Approves Share Split to Increase Local Shareholders

Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless has approved plans for a 10 for 1 share split in order to make its shares more affordable for smaller investors. ...more.

Telecel Looking to Comply with Zimbabwe's Foreign Shareholder Limits

Zimbabwe's Telecel is coming under increasing pressure to comply with legislation that requires that at least 60% of the shareholders are local residents. ...more.

Tribal Chiefs Want 2,000 Cows in Compensation After Base Station Disturbed Shrine

Two tribal chiefs in Zimbabwe are demanding compensation from a mobile network after they accused it desecrating a tribal shrine during the construction of a base station. ...more.

Vimpelcom Looking to Sell Smaller Subsidiaries

Russia based Vimpelcom is reported to be looking at selling off a number of its smaller subsidiaries in Asia and Africa as it refocuses its attention on its main markets. ...more.

Econet Wireless Says Deliveries of Network Infrastructure Have Started

Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless says that has received large shipments of network equipment as part of the push by the company to expand its capacity to 10-million customers. ...more.

Econet Wireless Restores Connection to State-Owned Rival

Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless has been forced to restore interconnection with its rival network, NetOne a day after it suspended the connection over an unpaid bills dispute. ...more.

Zimbabwe Regulator Push for More Rural Mobile Phone Coverage

Zimbabwe's Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has issued a tender for 43 base stations which it intends to deploy in regional areas. ...more.

Zimbabwean Networks in Dispute Over Interconnection Fees

Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless says that it is seeking to recover US$85 million which it claims is owned to it in unpaid interconnection fees from the country's two other networks, NetOne and TelOne. ...more.

NetOne Orders $200 Million of Huawei Base Stations

Zimbabwe based mobile network, NetOne is reported to have signed a US$200 million contract with China's Huawei for the supply of 2,000 base stations. ...more.

Mobile Network Could Own Zimbabwe's Largest Bank

The mobile banking service being operated by Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless could become the country's largest bank as it reaches the underserved rural market. ...more.

Infrastructure Development Opens Opportunities for Broadband Operators in Southern Africa

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan finds that the market earned revenues of $3.78 billion in 2010 and estimates this to reach $19.08 billion in 2017. The research covers South Africa, Zambia, Lesotho and Zimbabwe. ...more.

Telecel Denies Reports of a Shrinking Customer Base

Zimbabwe's Telecel has denied a report by the telecoms regulator that the company had lost 375,000 customers in the first three months of this year. ...more.

Econet Wireless Secures Funding for Zimbabwean Expansion

Africa's Econet Wireless says that it has secured a US$362 million loan facility to finance network upgrades, and that 70% of the funding will be spent in its Zimbabwean subsidiary. ...more.

Telecel to Invest $70 Million in Boosting Zimbabwean Coverage

Zimbabwean mobile network, Telecel is to invest around US$70 million in a network upgrade and general company improvements, its parent company has announced. ...more.

Alvarion Wins Zimbabwean WiMAX Contract

Zimbabwean wireless broadband provider, uMAX has selected Alvarion's 4Motion solution to the roll-out a WiMAX network in its capital Harare, in the 2.5 GHz frequency. ...more.