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15th Member of a Gang Involved in Multi Million VAT Fraud Using the Supposed Import And Export of Mobile Phones, has been Jailed for Nine Years
The 15th member of a gang involved in a £250 million VAT fraud using the supposed import and export of mobile phones, has been jailed for nine years. Multi-millionaire Nasir Khan’s assets of £15million have also been restrained for his part in one...
Bangladesh’s High-growth Mobile Phone Sector Buying Into Disaster Risk Reduction
Bangladesh’s high-growth mobile phone sector is buying into disaster risk reduction, and the cyclone-affected costal region stands to gain most, say government officials, aid workers and private sector sources.
All Unregistered Telephone Numbers in Kenya to be Removed From the Network
President Mwai Kibaki on Wednesday directed that all unregistered telephone numbers in the country be cut off from the networks to protect Kenyans from criminals.
Internet Festival of the National Domain UZ Begins
The Internet festival of the national domain UZ, devoted to the 20th anniversary of independence of Uzbekistan, started on August 10th. Among its organizers are the Fund “Forum of culture and art of Uzbekistan”, Youth initiatives center “Kelajak...
London’s Flagship Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme Celebrates Its First Birthday
The Mayor of London’s flagship Barclays Cycle Hire scheme celebrates its first birthday this week; and to mark the occasion the Mayor has confirmed that Barclays has agreed to provide another £25 million of sponsorship. The extra funding will help...
Mali Planning to Invite Tenders for Third Telecommunication License
Mali is planning to invite tenders for a third telecommunication license after the expiry of the contract with Maroc Telecom on December 31.
IPhone App Allows People in U.S. to Send Money to More Than 400,000 Worldwide Western Union Agents
The Western Union Company has announced that it has introduced a new app that will allow anyone in the U.S. to send a Western Union money transfer directly from a mobile phone. The free, multifunctional app is now available for iPhone, iPad and iTouch...
Fighting Rumors Amongst Refugees in Eastern Liberia with Fact
Thousands of refugees in eastern Liberia want to know what has happened to their family members, about the state of their villages, and whether it is safe to go home, said an April assessment by Internews, an NGO working to improve information exchange...
