Cellphones become pocket banks

An Afghan police officer gets his salary in a SMS on his cellphone. A Kenyan worker dials a few numbers to send money to his family.

Global Witness condemns use of 'conflict minerals'

The watchdog group Global Witness on Monday urged cellphone manufacturers to beware of "conflict minerals" being used in their products.

South Africans find cellphone costs excessive

The majority of South Africans say cellphone costs are excessive, the results of a survey released on Friday by TNS Research Surveys show.

Google postpones cellphone launch in China

Google has postponed the launch of two cellphones in China, in a sign its business there is starting to be affected by a dispute over hacking.

Africa sees massive growth in mobile web usage

Having swept America and conquered Europe, social networking site Facebook is now spreading rapidly through Africa.

Google plans to launch its own phone

Google is developing its own branded phone to sell directly to customers, in its latest attempt to make headway in the lucrative cellphone market.

MTN: Interconnect proposals ready for Icasa

MTN South Africa on Monday moved to reiterate that it was in ongoing discussions with other operators regarding interconnection rates.

Africa calling: Cellphone usage sees record rise

Africans are buying cellphones at a world record rate, with take-up soaring by 550% in five years, research shows.

Bill Gates pledges millions to African, Indian farming

Bill Gates on Thursday will unveil grants totalling $120-million to promote dynamic, home-grown, sustainable agriculture in Africa and India.

Will solar speed up emerging cellphone revolution?

Ugandan handyman Jackson Mawa marvels at the way business has improved since he bought a solar-powered cellphone.