Thuraya has partnered with Western Union to provide top-up services for Thuraya prepaid SMS for voice and data services using the Western Union Quick PaySM service
Mobile
Huawei launches rural connection project in Zambia
Huawei Technologies Zambia has launched the first of a series of 169 base stations aimed at connecting rural communities in Zambia
IHS raises US$130 million for expansion
Telecommunications company IHS has raised US$130mn to strengthen its market presence and accelerate the growth of its company
Kenyan taxi service to launch app in 2014
Kenyan taxi service Chap Chap has launched a mobile application in Q2 2014 in a bid to drive company growth
MTN Uganda launches ContactXchange
Ugandan-based mobile service provider MTN has rolled out a new service, ContactXchange, which allows users to share contact details with a caller