Safaricom Ethiopia launches mobile telecom network, services

**This is a 60-seconds sample of the video. For the full version, please contact us.**

Safaricom Ethiopia launches mobile telecom network, services

STORY: Safaricom Ethiopia launches mobile telecom network, services DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Safaricom Ethiopia launching its mobile telecommunications network and services in Ethiopia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANWAR SOUSSA, Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom Ethiopia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER NDEGWA, CEO of Safaricom PLC 4. various of ceremony STORYLINE: Ethiopia's first private telecom firm, Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Private Limited Company (PLC), on Thursday launched its mobile telecommunications network and services in Ethiopia. Safaricom Ethiopia switched on its network and services in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia on Thursday following network pilots in 10 cities across the East African country. Following the launch in the capital, Safaricom Ethiopia's 2G, 3G and 4G mobile services are available in 11 cities, including the capital and the country's second-largest city Dire Dawa. Anwar Soussa,

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001025190
  • Registered date
  • 2022/10/08 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Xinhua / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Xinhua News Agency.All Rights Reserved
  • Media size
  • 1920 × 1080 pixel
  • Deployment size
  • 74.97(MB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos

    Int'l exhibitions on clinical equipment, medical tourism, services held in Bangladesh

    STORY: Int'l exhibitions on clinical equipment, medical tourism, services held in Bangladesh SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: MEDICINE/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibitions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEO YIN, Chinese exhibitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): AMBER SUN, Chinese exhibitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): JAVED AHMED, Chief consultant of Research and Consultancy of CEMS Global STORYLINE: Four international exhibitions on clinical equipment, medical tourism and services have been held in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka in a bid to enrich sector insiders with the knowledge of the latest technologies and innovations. The expos have attracted agents, distributors, importers, trading companies, wholesalers, retailers, hospitals, business representatives, consumers, other bulk purchasers and related technologies from the South Asia region and beyond. Conference and Exhibition Management Services Limited (CEMS), a global event management comp

      Spanish business summit strengthens Shanghai-Barcelona ties

      STORY: Spanish business summit strengthens Shanghai-Barcelona ties SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the business summit in Barcelona 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JERRY JI, Vice general manager of Freshippo retail chain 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): JAUME ROIG, Managing director of Borges Branded Foods 4. various of the business summit in Barcelona 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Catalan): BERTA PEREZ PEY, Director of Internationalization and European Projects at Barcelona Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: A business summit was held in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday to bolster ties and cooperation between the city and China's Shanghai. Focusing on areas of mutual interest such as financial services, the digital economy, smart cities, and tourism, the event was attended by the deputy mayors responsible for economic promotion of their respective cities. The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce promoted its city with a pres

        Hungarian officials voice confidence in the future of China-Hungary relations

        STORY: Hungarian officials voice confidence in the future of China-Hungary relations SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hungary 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER SZIJJARTO, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KONNYID LASZLO, CEO, Hungarian Tourism Agency STORYLINE: China and Hungary decided Thursday to elevate bilateral relations and begin a new era of all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership. Hungarian officials have voiced confidence in the future of China-Hungary relations, and expressed hope for deepening cooperation in various fields. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER SZIJJARTO, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade "Now it's all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership (for the new era), which is an honor for us. I think it reflects the rightfulness of our China policy. We are among those countries in Europe which consider China as a chance, which conside

          Tanzanian primary school pupils participate in contest on Chinese language, culture

          STORY: Tanzanian primary school pupils participate in contest on Chinese language, culture SHOOTING TIME: May 08, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:26 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BONAVENTURE RUTINWA, Deputy vice chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): XU YONGLIANG, Representative of cultural counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania 3. various of the contest 4. various of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Fourteen pupils from six primary schools across Tanzania on Wednesday showed their mastery of Chinese language and culture in a "Chinese Bridge" contest for primary school pupils. The competition was held at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam, in the country's largest city and commercial hub. Ten-year-old Tausi Julius, from Longquan Bodhi Primary School on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam, was the overall winner. She will travel to China later this year to participate i

            South Africa's Absa Group taps into Chinese market with Beijing subsidiary

            STORY: South Africa's Absa Group taps into Chinese market with Beijing subsidiary SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CHERYL BUSS, CEO, Absa International 3. various of street views in Beijing STORYLINE: South Africa's Absa Group, one of Africa's largest diversified financial service providers, launched a subsidiary in Beijing on Wednesday. This marks the group's first move into the Chinese market. The subsidiary is designed to provide non-banking services, including consulting services for Chinese enterprises investing in Africa and releasing research reports. SOUNDBITE (English): CHERYL BUSS, CEO, Absa International "So, given their inextricable links and the economic ties and the trade and investment between China and Africa, we believe that it's important to be the face of Africa in China and to really connect with Chinese institutions, corporations, banks, develo

              Türkiye eyes more digital nomads to boost tourism, economy

              STORY: Türkiye eyes more digital nomads to boost tourism, economy SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 and May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): STEF VAN EYSENDEYK, Belgian tax advisor 2. various of tourists at the airport and beaches of Antalya, Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye is making efforts to attract digital nomads - people with professional skills who work remotely - to boost the country's tourism and economy. In late April, Türkiye officially rolled out the digital nomad visa. It is now available to applicants from specific countries who meet Türkiye's income threshold. Visa recipients can live and work in big cities of Türkiye for up to one year, with the option to renew. Stef Van Eysendeyk, a Belgian tax advisor working remotely from the southern, sun-soaked resort city of Antalya, told Xinhua in a recent interview that despite high inflation, Türkiye still stands as an affordable option for di

                Chinese cars gain popularity in Botswana

                STORY: Chinese cars gain popularity in Botswana SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: Gaborone CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the motor show 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BELLSON OTHOMILE, Sales executive at Motor Holdings Botswana 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER KABELO, Sales executive at Star Motor Group 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LECHEDZANI KENOSI, Visitor at the show STORYLINE: At the 9th edition of the Shell Gaborone Motor Show in Gaborone, the Botswanan capital, Chinese auto brands generated interest among local car enthusiasts. Over the last five years, Chinese-made vehicles have entered the competitive landscape of Botswana's automotive industry. Chinese brands such as Chery, Haval, JAC, and BAIC are gaining popularity among Botswanan consumers, who value the vehicles' quality, durability, and reliability. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BELLSON OTHOMILE, Sales executive at Motor Holdings Botswana "Pricing on its own is totally different, so below what you can u

                  Chinese company provides essential aid to flood victims in Kenya

                  STORY: Chinese company provides essential aid to flood victims in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MCEDO-Beijing School 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BENEDICT KIAGE, Director, MCEDO-Beijing School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU CHENGHUI, Deputy general manager of the CRBC Kenya Head Office 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GLADYS OGINGA, Deputy head teacher, MCEDO-Beijing School STORYLINE: Flood victims in one of the largest informal settlements in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday received vital donations from the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), the contractor for major infrastructure projects in the East African country. The donation ceremony was held at MCEDO-Beijing School, which is located in the heart of Mathare slums and built with the sponsorship of Chinese firms. CRBC executives, teachers, students, and parents attended the event. Donations for the flood victims included 2,500 bags of m

                    Zambia marks Int'l Labor Day with call for attention to workers

                    STORY: Zambia marks Int'l Labor Day with call for attention to workers SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:16 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTALE NALUMANGO, Zambian Vice President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GEOFFREY MBEWE, Vice President of Zambia Congress of Trade Unions STORYLINE: Zambia celebrated this year's International Labor Day on Wednesday, with President Hakainde Hichilema urging workers to work hard to ensure high productivity for the recovery of the economy. The event, themed "Building Resilience: Workers at the Heart of Zambia's Economic Recovery," saw activities held in various parts of the country. Hichilema graced the main event in northwestern Zambia's Solwezi District, while Vice President Mutale Nalumango attended the event in Lusaka, the country's capital. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTALE NALUMANGO, Zambian Vice President "The restoration and transformation of the economy cannot be realized wi

                      Systematic training by Chinese company empowers local talent in Uganda

                      STORY: Systematic training by Chinese company empowers local talent in Uganda SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of local employees from the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) having training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAITH KIRONDE, CCCC Uganda Employee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABEL MUSIITWA, CCCC Uganda Employee 4. various of local employees working on site 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (CHINESE): ZHAO WEI, Representative of CCCC Uganda 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (ENGLISH): ABEL MUSIITWA, CCCC Uganda Employee STORYLINE: 32 local employees from the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) Uganda branch have just completed a two-week educational program. This training was jointly organized by CCCC and Wuhan City Polytechnic (WCP) located in Hubei Province, central China. The educational series, known as the "Seagull Project," is the company's flagship initiative to cultivate local talent. It encompasses a range