Vodacom moves into Africa

Vodacom announced its move to buy integrated telecommunications company, Gateway Communications, for R5 3 billion as part of its expansion strategy, reports mybroadband.

The acquisition will allow Vodacom to expand its operations into other African countries, such as Nigeria, while also giving the cellphone provider access to Gateway's blue-chip customer base.

Vodacom has not announced any new expansions into Africa for years and this deal finally positions it as a pan-African player.

Allied Technologies, the provider of mobile and fixed-line phone services, has won the right to build its own network, reports bloomberg.

The Pretoria High Court ruled that Altech can convert its existing Value Added Network Service licence into one that allows it to build and operate a network.

The ruling will see Allied fulfil its ambitions to be a telecoms provider in its own right, rather than a reseller of airtime for existing operators.

Cell One has opened its first mini-store at Eenhana, Namibia, to cater for the demand of airtime, starter packs and postpaid deals, reports allafrica.

This move is in line with the company's strategy to increase its 11 branches across the country and make the company's products and services available to all Namibians.

Alongside MTC, Cell One is the second cellphone operator in Namibia and is owned by Namibian companies.