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Econet makes changes to e-learning platform Ruzivo; adds Shona, Ndebele & other subjects & content is free
Plans to hack that away now suggests that perhaps users aren't cosying up to it even though Econet has said "thousands" of users are signing up. If that's the case, it would be a damper for Econet which needs all the Over the Top services revenues it can get as a telecoms operator.
Posted inMedia
YouTube launches US$35 per month live TV service called YouTube TV, furthers disruption of broadcasting
Simply called YouTube TV, the live TV service will be available first in the United States. Subscriptions have been set at US$35 per month which will get you (up to six users per account by the way) 44 channels including access to YouTube Red - the $10 per month ad-free YouTube service that already has some of its own movies.
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All is set for TechFest – the regional innovation meetup hosted by Bulawayo based hub TechVillage
If, however, you just want to attend the event, soak it all in and perhaps take part in a hackathon or two, tickets are being sold on the TechFest website and through TechVillage as well as through liaison with the organisers via the TechFest Facebook page.
Posted inGadgets & Apps
Nokia 3310 officially returns at MWC 2017 as a feature phone without emerging market ambitions
The prices and specs don't look like they are set for an emerging markets type of device. That's not to say there's anything wrong with that, though. Nokia is trying to establish itself in markets where it was displaced.
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Zimbabwe yet to adopt compulsory infrastructure sharing as model gets pushback from Econet
However, in efforts to maintain a semblance of a fair playing field Econet's arguments have to be taken seriously. The State isn't in a position to just force players to share when it doesn't own the majority of the said infrastructure. Base stations aren't land.
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Strive Masiyiwa to take part in SnapChat IPO? – African telecoms mogul expresses interest in the company’s shares
Commenting on one of his recent blog posts, Masiyiwa recently highlighted the massive value being created by the IPO, particularly against the backdrop of its financial performance. He also expressed his interest in buying shares in Snapchat.
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Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) extends access to its trading system with new View Only Terminals
Access is only for viewing and subscribers are not able to post any trades or import reports from the VOT. There is an option for the subscriber's account to be configured under a stockbroker of their choice or directly under the ZSE.
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UK money transfer startup introduces international money transfer services on Facebook’s Messenger
TransferWise, a European money transfer startup recently announced the launch of a service that allows Facebook users to make international money transfers through the Messenger platform.
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Analysts forecast 9% revenue decline in Econet’s results as economy & regulatory involvement take toll
According to a forecast from local equities research and trading outfit IH Securities Research, Econet Wireless - which is the country's largest mobile network operator with the largest market share - will likely face an 8.9% decline in annual revenue for the 2016-2017 financial year with revenues expected to reach US$584million.