Naissance d'un second operateur national de t l communications priv

Article Abstract:

Mobile Telephone Networks Uganda (MTN Uganda) has been awarded a licence to operate a fixed and mobile telephone network in Uganda. This second national operator is controlled by Mobile Telephone Networks Limited of South Africa which has associated with Swedish Telia and local partners from Uganda and Rwanda. MTN Uganda has set aside US$ 5.8mn to get the licence and it has committed to invest an additional US$ 60mn in the next five years to install some 89,000 new telephone lines. Uganda reports 5,000 cellular telephone subscribers and 52,000 fixed telephone lines.

Comment:

Is awarded a licence to operate a fixed & mobile telephone network in Uganda

Cellular Mobile Radio Services, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Telephone Communications, Uganda, Cellular telephone services, Telephone services, Mobile Telephone Networks Uganda

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Cahora Bassa

Article Abstract:

The Hidroel ctrica company which operated the Cahora Bassa hydroelectric power station is going to sell its electricity to the South African company Eskom for a price of R 0.04 per kilowatt hours from 1 to 31 December 1998, compared with R 0.02 at present. From 1 January 1999 to 31 December 1999, the price will rise from R 0.04 per kilowatt hour. After this date, the new rates are expected to be indexed according the South African price index.

Comment:

Is going to sell electricity to Eskom for price of R0.04 per kilowatt hour from 12/1/98 to 12/31/98

South Africa, Use of materials & supplies, Hydroelectric Power, Hydroelectric Power Generation, Electric Power Distribution, Electric Power Sales, Electric utilities, Eskom Holdings Ltd., Water power, Hidroelectrica Co.

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Le B larus aurait sign un contrat pour la vente de 36 MIG 29

Article Abstract:

Beltekhexport, the Belarus state company that holds a monopoly on military exportations, has refused to confirm or deny the existence of a contract between Algeria and Belarus in which Belarus will sell 36 of its MIG 29 aircraft to Algeria between August 1998 and March 2000. The 36 aircraft will be taken from the military base of Bereza, near Minsk and serviced in a Belarus factory before going to Algeria.

Comment:

Refuses to confirm or deny existence of contract w/ Algeria in which Belarus will sell 36 of MIG 29 aircraft to Algeria

Algeria, Aircraft Manufacturing, Fighters & Attack Aircraft, Military aircraft, Beltekhexport, MIG 29

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