Kuwait’s Zain Telecom Profit Rises Slightly In Q1

Kuwaiti telecoms giant Zain’s net profit rose slightly in the first quarter of 2017 due to difficulties in some regional markets, the company said on Tuesday. Zain, one of the largest mobile operators in the region, posted a net profit of 38 million dinars ($125 million) in the first three months, up three percent from … Read more

My Legal Tussle With Zain Will Not Affect My Work As Minister

Communications Minister designate has allayed fears of a possible conflict of interest situation that may arise if she is approved as Minister. Mrs Ursula Owusu Erkuful who is currently at the Human Rights Court pursuing a case of unlawful dismissal by Zain Ghana Limited now Airtel said there are moves to settle the matter amicably. … Read more

I Won’t Harass Airtel Over My Zain Lawsuit

The Communications Minister-nominee, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has downplayed the effect her legal tussle with Zain Ghana may have on possible dealings with Airtel Ghana if she passed as the Communications Minister. Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful worked with FTC-Zain but was dismissed by the company on January, 8, 2009. During her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, she explained that … Read more

The Minister-designate for Communication, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful,  has assured the Appointments Committee of Parliament that her legal tussle with Zain now Airtel Ghana, following her dismissal by Zain in 2009, will not affect her efficiency as the sector minister if she is approved. Zain in 2009 terminated the contract of Mrs Owusu-Ekuful arguing that her appearances … Read more

I Won’t Be Prejudiced Against Over Zain Lawsuit

The Communications Minister-nominee, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has downplayed the effect her legal tussle with Zain Ghana may have on her dealings with Airtel Ghana, the Company Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful worked with FTC-Zain but was dismissed by the company on January, 8, 2009. During her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, she explained that her dismissal was because the … Read more

Communications Minister-designate Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has assured that she will be neutral and fair to all telecommunication companies in the country, despite her legal tussle with Zain Mobile Communications – now Airtel – in the past. Asked by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa whether she would not use her role, if approved as substantive minister, … Read more