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Econet launches new SmartSuite data packages

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has unveiled its new SmartSuite Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) data packages, offering six plans designed to meet the diverse data needs of households, freelancers, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The pac…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 19:29hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter

Econet to launch new data packages

Zimbabweâ€™s largest telecommunications and technology provider, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has announced it will soon roll out new data packages aimed at enhancing its popular SmartBiz offering, following feedback from customers across the…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 09:52hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter

Mobile internet data usage increases throughout Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans consumed a staggering 97.2 billion megabytes of mobile internet data in the final quarter of 2024, marking a significant surge in digital activity across the country, according to the latest Information and Communication Techno…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:45hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter

Potraz certifies 700 data protection officers

In a parallel development focused on digital regulation, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has announced that over 700 data protection officers (DPOs) have been certified so far this year, bolsteri…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 17:20hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter

Econet starts on boarding clients to 5MW data centre

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has announced it will start onboarding its corporate clients to its newly-commissioned, state-of-the-art 5 megawatt (MW) data centre in Harare at the end of this month, marking a significant milestone in the countr…

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 10:30hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo launches city-wide tourism data collection drive

 The City of Bulawayo has launched a comprehensive city-wide data collection initiative aimed at transforming the local tourism and hospitality sector into a competitive and sustainable economic pillar. Running from June 2 to July 25,…

Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:22hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter

RBZ intervenes in data pricing discrimination against ZiG

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has moved to address concerns over discriminatory pricing by mobile network operators and internet service providers, particularly regarding their preference for transactions in US dollars over the local …

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 15:28hrs | 1955 | by Staff reporter

Econet Zimbabwe denies data breach claims, initiates investigations

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has responded to allegations of a massive data breach after a social media post surfaced on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, claiming that a threat actor was selling a subscriber list containing 852,791 customer records.…

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 20:31hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless suffers major data breach

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the nation's largest mobile network operator, has fallen victim to a significant data breach, potentially exposing personal information of 852,791 customers. The incident, uncovered on February 7, 2025, marks one …

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:12hrs | 7298 | by Staff reporter

PowerTel says not moved by Starlink

PowerTel Communications says it will not lose sleep over the recent launch of Starlink in Zimbabwe adding it can match the speeds and affordability of the globally recognised satellite internet giant.Acting Managing Director Willard Nyagwa…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:13hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter

Data from Freeman Chari is neither surprising nor new

ALTHOUGH INEXPLICABLY COMING OUT INCOMPLETE AND TOO LATE, data from Freeman Chari is neither surprising nor new. Tellingly, it vindicates ZEC and explains why:1.  Nelson Chamisa did not make public the V11s he claimed he had which all…

Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 15:11hrs | 640 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Comprehensive Review of Solana's Network Security Measures

Overview As a critical element of its network architecture, security has been given top priority by Solana, a rapidly emerging competitor in the blockchain industry. Its native token is called SOL. We have seen a recent surge in Solana Pri…

Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 14:51hrs | 276 | by Staff Reporter

NetOne data traffic market share rise by 8.8%

State-owned telecommunications firm NetOne saw its internet and data traffic market share rise by 8.8% to 24.71% in Q1 2024, up from 15.91% in Q4 2023, according to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ…

Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:14hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

NetOne to install data, internet infrastructure

STATE owned mobile phone operator NetOne intends to deploy additional capital this year towards installation of data and internet service infrastructure, as data traffic continues to dominate the firm's revenue mix compared to voice.The mo…

Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 04:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean appointed Manchester United's new head of data operations

MANCHESTER UNITED are "on a mission to build the best data platform in sport, not just football", according to their new Head of Data Operations Chris Shumba.United are belatedly embarking on the process of building a dedicated data scienc…

Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 19:18hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe economic data questionable'

A team of technical experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week called into question the authenticity of economic data compiled by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat), raising questions about the accuracy of …

Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:14hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Potraz doubles voice, data tariffs

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has implemented a significant increase in data and voice tariffs to aid the capital-intensive telecommunications sector, which has been struggling due to the sharp…

Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe satellite starts transmitting data

ZIMBABWE'S first earth-observation satellite, ZimSat-1, has started collecting data from space after undergoing successful orbital stabilisation.The satellite, which is monitored from the Mazowe Earth Satellite Station, is now sending and …

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

How fraudsters steal your data

When a scammer wants to take over your WhatsApp, Facebook, Paypal, Amazon or online bank account, what stands in their way is the short message service (SMS) verification code.All of today's mobile or online applications, when installed, w…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:48hrs | 8 | by Jacob Mutisi

Zimbabwe's satellite ready to transmit data

ZIMBABWE'S first earth observation satellite â€” ZimSat-1 â€” will begin transmitting data from space to the Mazowe Satellite Station next month after undergoing orbital stabilisation.It was deployed into orbit last December. The satellite…

Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 17:34hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

TelOne picks EOS Data for agric platform

TelOne, the State-owned telecommunications company, has picked EOS Data Analytics (EOSDA), a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, to provide a platform that allows farmers to monitor their fields using satellite techn…

Published: 22 Sep 2022 at 05:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'Sadc data costs prohibitive'

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Zimbabwe has castigated the high cost of data in southern Africa as an assault against freedom of expression."The cost of accessing the internet remains prohibitive, with southern African count…

Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:10hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

ZimStat debunks Steve Hanke's cooked data

TEMPERS flared over Zimbabwe's rioting inflation yesterday, with the country's chief statistician hitting out at an American economist and the media for querying the validity of data produced by his office.Zimbabwe National Statistics Agen…

Published: 18 Aug 2022 at 06:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

EcoCash tightens customer data privacy in important platform security upgrade

EcoCash, the country's leading mobile money platform, has introduced additional security enhancements on its platform to beef up customer data privacy and strengthen the system's security.The measures announced by the company's chief opera…

Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 18:30hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Potraz defends data tariff hikes

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (Potraz) yesterday justified data tariff hikes by telecommunications operators saying the telcos were actually operating below profitable thresholds.Potraz director-general Gift Machen…

Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 06:47hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Misa advocates for low data tariffs

MEDIA Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Zimbabwe has joined civic groups in a campaign for low data tariffs to enable citizens enjoy cheap internet services.Misa legal and information communication technology officer Nompilo Simanye told…

Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 05:46hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Strive Masiyiwa to open 10 mega data facilities

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has opened its fifth mega data center in South Africa, as it doubles down on its continental leadership in the growing data centers sector, where it is targeting to build 10 data centers in Africa's largest …

Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 21:27hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Internet now a basic need, says ICT minister

INFORMATION and Communication Technology (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere yesterday said COVID-19 had transformed the internet into a basic need and pressured government to speed up connectivity in marginalised areas.He was speaking at the of…

Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

High demand for data strains Econet

Mobile network operator Econet Wireless Zimbabwe says increased demand for internet and data services has put pressure on its network, as businesses and individuals adopt remote working due to Covid-19 restrictions. As the world battled th…

Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Lockdown internet demand boosts TelOne

STATE-OWNED telecoms operator TelOne last year realised inflation-adjusted revenue growth of 147% to ZW$4.7 billion compared to the corresponding period in 2019 due to an upsurge in the demand for broadband.In 2019, the revenue stood at ZW…

Published: 03 Jul 2021 at 21:31hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Keeping your data locked down: how do websites keep your personal data secure?

Although the rise of the digital economy has been underway for quite some time, it seems that in the last year or so the global transition to a fully digital, near cashless society has increased significantly.This has certainly been true o…

Published: 17 May 2021 at 14:35hrs | 13 | by Staff Writer

'Data price must fall'

NATIONAL Arts Council of Zimbabwe director, Nicholas Moyo has called on internet service providers in the country to reduce their tariffs for the survival of the arts sector as artistes are relying solely on them during this difficult Covi…

Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:53hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans demand cheaper internet: #DataMustFall

A campaign has been launched in Zimbabwe calling for telecom providers to reduce how much they charge for internet services, reports Zim Techreview.Following in the prints of South Africa's #DataMustFall the National Consumer Rights Associ…

Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 10:12hrs | 4 | by Staff writer

Zimbabwe's mobile data costliest in Africa - Report

The latest report by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) says Zimbabwe has highest mobile data costs in the region at $25 per gigabyte.The fifth edition of the annual report examines internet access trends and policies in 61 low an…

Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 05:51hrs | 11 | by The Source

Protect personal data breaches

SOMETHING that has become very worrying for me is the misuse of personal information since the election period and in this edition, we consider the importance of this and steps to be taken to minimise the abuse of personal information.To s…

Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | 2 | by Paul Kaseke

Zimbabwe's mobile data charges second highest in Africa - report

Zimbabwe has the second most expensive mobile data in sub-Saharan Africa after Equatorial Guinea at $25 for one gigabyte, a technology report released last week has shown.Despite the spread of mobile phones and Internet connectivity across…

Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 07:41hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

How safe is data in 'cloud storage'?

Cyber attacks have become a new menace to the civilised world and seem upping the ante. The physics world appear at loss as how to deal with cyber attacks. Even some small countries in Africa have fallen victim to this new kid on the block…

Published: 21 Jul 2018 at 16:16hrs | 136 | by Tondo Murisa

Mobile phone network operators slash data tariffs

MOBILE Network Operators (MNOs) have slashed mobile data tariffs from 12,5 cents to five cents per megabyte in compliance with a Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe directive.Last month, Government through the Po…

Published: 02 Jul 2018 at 07:54hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe slashes mobile data costs from 12.5c to 5c per MB

Mobile data tariffs in Zimbabwe have fallen from 12.5 cents to 5 cents per MB, with the internet expected to play a key role ahead of harmonised elections slated for July 30 this year.The Posts and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority o…

Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 11:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Supa Mandiwanzira moots lowering tariffs

Minister of Information Communication Technology and Cyber Security, Supa Mandiwanzira, has said government is undertaking research to ascertain the real cost of data in the country following an outcry from users that operators were fleeci…

Published: 12 May 2018 at 15:34hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter

Econet and the mystery of disappearing data

REPORTS have emerged of increased disappearing data from Econet Wireless's mobile subscribers on the telecom company's daily and weekly data packages, which the company blames on subscribers' mobile phones using background data.While smart…

Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 07:18hrs | 11 | by Staff reorter

Data pricing crisis nearly floored Econet

We all watched in horror as the Zimbabwe version of the #datamustfall campaign went ballistic.Much of it was played out in the social media space.People were shocked by the sudden increase in the cost of data and voice, via a Post and Tele…

Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:29hrs | 309 | by Lenox Mhlanga

Zimbabwe data price increase could be attempt to clamp down on social media

Zimbawe's new floor prices for data services could be an attempt to boost state coffers, or government's way of curbing free speech through social media, according to analysts.According to Fin24.com, Zimbabwe's telecoms regulator the Posta…

Published: 11 Jan 2017 at 14:46hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

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