The popularity of cost-effective communication methods such as Skype, WhatsApp and Facebook, has led to a drop in the popularity of SMS usage in Zimbabwe
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Intel invests in Ghana mobile software firm
Intel Corporation has acquired an equity stake in Ghanas Rancard Solutions Limited, a provider of cloud-based software for mobile content
Yu Mobile sues Airtel for US$22 million
Two of Kenyas largest mobile service providers, Yu Mobile and Airtel, have been fighting a legal battle over a Site Leasing Agreement
Uganda parents to receive child report cards on mobiles
Parents in Uganda will soon be able to access their children’s educational report cards via text message to their phones
MTN plans give SA BlackBerry users new options
South Africas MTN has launched three new BlackBerry service plans for instant messaging services such as BBM, emails, browsing and social networking