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MTN commences investigations into use of its logo on condoms

Jun 17, 2015

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Mobile giant MTN has begun investigations into the circulation of images of MTN branded condoms. [contextly_sidebar id=”r7uZQ8S5zRtGvFdM99TIO6MA9blfvpGP”]Images of the MTN branded condoms surfaced on social media over the weekend. Questions were raised over whether the telecom giant had moved into condom manufacturing. But a press statement from the mobile giant denied producing them. According to…

First batch of Tigo’s Yenso Nkoaa winners announced

Jun 1, 2015

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Telecom Company, Tigo presented prizes to the first batch of winners for the yensor nkoaa promotion at their head office here in Accra. The promotion which was launched not long will see customers walking away with 90 power generators in the next 90 days. Speaking at the 1st presentation in Accra, the Head of Mobile…

GIBA ready to sue NCA over re-classification policy

May 29, 2015

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The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) has given indications that it is prepared to resort to the Supreme Court if the National Communications Authority (NCA) refuses to stop its new re-classification policy. [contextly_sidebar id=”q7SWCufTWyUekSnr9faPGKu18A6FpMcL”]The policy is aimed at reducing the approved coverage area of radio stations operating in the country from 100 kilometre radius to…

Vodafone’s mobile internet adjudged best in Ghana

May 27, 2015

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Vodafone Ghana has been adjudged ‘Mobile Broadband Provider of the Year’ at the fifth edition of the Ghana Telecom Awards, organized by the Mobile World Magazine. The award directly affirms a current independent research by global consulting firm P3 Communications, which named Vodafone as the best network in voice clarity and 3G internet speed in Ghana. Over the…

Tigo picks up three awards at 5th Ghana Telecom Awards

May 26, 2015

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Tigo Ghana at the 5th Ghana Telecom Awards held over the weekend picked up 3 awards: Innovative product of the Year for Tigo Music, CSR Company of the Year, and the CEO, Roshi Motman, was acknowledged as one of the female trail blazers in the telecom industry. Dedicating the award to her team, Roshi Motman,…

Nigeria fuel shortages hit telecom, banking & aviation industry

May 26, 2015

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Chronic fuel shortages in Nigeria brought phone firms, banks and flights to a standstill on Monday, May 26,2015 just four days before Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration as president of Africa’s biggest economy and top oil exporter. [contextly_sidebar id=”qIoXJ5YrYa5mQiDnWX3VDMxixszPRU2p”]Besides airlines, which could not obtain aviation fuel, phone companies such MTN and domestic banks ground to a halt…

MTN leads in voice subscription in February

May 18, 2015

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MTN beat competition to emerge as the fastest growing Telco in February 2015 in voice subscription. [contextly_sidebar id=”2RLH1M9EY6XFVjwrEcsTmiSUgR2dqoWM”]It gained 173,400 new subscribers, the highest for February 2015. This is according to the market share report from the National Communication Authority (NCA) for the month of February 2015. MTN’s voice subscriber base now stands at a…

TNS & Kantar Media partner GeoPoll for mobile research

May 14, 2015

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Global research consultancy TNS has announced an exclusive and wide-reaching strategic partnership with GeoPoll, the world’s largest mobile survey platform. Under the multi-year agreement, TNS and sister company, Kantar Media, will join forces with GeoPoll to deploy a new range of research products and services intended to deepen and improve market research in Africa, including:…

Ghanaian appointed new CEO of MTN Ghana

May 14, 2015

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Mobile giant MTN has appointed Ebenezer Asante as the new CEO of MTN Ghana. [contextly_sidebar id=”Qt5dauhvJ7CHVJo07A4Vd4mFT4kctX6n”]Prior to his appointment Ebenezer Asante was the CEO of MTN Rwanda. Ebenezer’s appointment follows the resignation of the former CEO of MTN Ghana Serame Taukobong. This is the first time a Ghanaian has been put at the helm of…

MTN Ghana CEO resigns

May 13, 2015

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CEO of MTN Ghana Serame Taukobong has resigned. [contextly_sidebar id=”MM2q4T05eLLk5FYh8jALSUp95ovHLOkJ”]Citi Business News has gathered Serame Taukobong has also resigned from the MTN group. Sources familiar with the matter say Serame will now be heading to General Electric where he will be taking up a commercial role at group level for Africa. Serame Taukobong was appointed…

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