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Africa needs to improve internet connectivity
Zimbabwe's internet connectivity rate has reached an impressive 78%, far surpassing the African continent's average, which stands below 50%, according to Minister of Information and Communication Tech...Published: 16 hrs ago | 53 | by Staff reporter
Russia, Africa pledge to bypass Western-controlled global mechanisms
In a bold move to reshape international relations and break away from Western influence, Russia and African nations have committed to reducing their reliance on global systems dominated by the West. A...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe backtracks on fines for ordinary WhatsApp group admins
The government has clarified that WhatsApp group administrators who do not gather personal information from members for commercial purposes are exempt from obtaining a licence from the telecommunicati...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:40hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's IT Minister denies claims that WhatsApp Group Admins will need licenses
Information Technology Minister Tatenda Mavetera has issued a statement rejecting claims circulating on social media that WhatsApp group administrators will soon be required to obtain government licen...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:26hrs | 1381 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans blast government over WhatsApp licences
A wave of backlash has erupted across Zimbabwe following the government's announcement of new regulations requiring WhatsApp group administrators to obtain licenses and comply with stringent data prot...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:12hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp group admins in Zimbabwe to obtain license or risk penalties
In a new and controversial move, Zimbabwe's government has announced that administrators of WhatsApp groups operating within the country's borders must now register and secure a license from the Post ...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:11hrs | 6529 | by Staff reporter
5 arrested in Zimbabwe for illegally selling Starlink kits
Five men from Harare have been arrested for allegedly possessing Starlink kits without a valid license, following a police operation on November 2, 2024. The suspects, identified as Polite Jamba (28),...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:36hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to boost mobile connectivity in border regions
The Government is implementing measures to enhance mobile communication in border areas where many residents rely on foreign service providers, according to the Minister of Information Communication T...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:35hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Gutu North MP dies
Former Gutu North legislator Tichaona Madondo passed away on Friday at Westend Hospital in Harare, following complications from a head surgery he underwent last year. His nephew, Tarisai Mavetera, con...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 20:35hrs | 1448 | by Staf reporter
Zimbabwe's ICT Ministry faces severe financial crisis
The Information Communication Technology (ICT) ministry is grappling with a critical financial crisis due to a significant shortfall in its budget allocations, hindering its ability to effectively con...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:01hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo linked IMC gets ISP licence, eyes Starlink reseller
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has issued IMC Communications with an internet service provider (ISP) licence, paving the way for the company to partner wit...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:51hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs own cybersecurity statistics
Zimbabwe has recently experienced a troubling rise in cyber attacks affecting almost everyone, with the latest affecting local entities like banks. At a recent Cybersecurity Conference in Harare, Mini...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 15:39hrs | 137 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zim-India bilateral cooperation deepens; as WTSA preps gains momentum
Zimbabwe and India are set to deepen their bilateral cooperation in the fields of healthcare and pharmaceutical, with the former (Zimbabwe) inviting and encourages Indian investors to set up related m...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 20:54hrs | 220 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Cyber crimes under-reported
Despite tireless efforts made by local, regional and global state and non-state actors to curb cybercrimes, statistics continues to spike because victims shun reporting these cases and therefore suffe...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:14hrs | 291 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Mavetera says delay in licensing Starlink distributors caused by due diligence
Zimbabwe's Minister of Information Communication Technology, Tatenda Mavetera, announced that delays in licensing internet service providers for the distribution of Starlink products were due to neces...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 11:14hrs | 968 | by Staff reporter
No special treatment for Starlink in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean government has clarified that Elon Musk's Starlink will not receive any special tax exemptions and will be subject to the same regulations and taxes as local internet service providers ...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mobile phone subscriptions near 15 million
Mobile phone subscriptions in Zimbabwe are rapidly approaching the 15 million mark, with a notable increase in data and internet subscriptions recorded during the second quarter of this year, accordin...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 09:33hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
Potraz bans trade on Starlink kit without a licence
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has issued a ban on the sale of Starlink User Terminals (kits) by telecoms service providers and ordinary dealers without a ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 722 | by Staff reporter
How Mnangagwa - Hichilema relations soured
The strained diplomatic relations between Zambia and Zimbabwe, culminating in Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's boycott of the recent 44th Sadc summit in Harare, have deep roots tracing back to t...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 11:53hrs | 1273 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to headline governance conference
Vice-President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga is set to deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute of Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) Annual Conference, taking place in Victoria...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:42hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to fine telcos over poor service delivery
Telecommunications companies and internet service providers in Zimbabwe now face fines of up to US$5,000 for poor service delivery, following new regulations introduced by the Minister of Information ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to upgrade communication network in Beitbridge and Plumtree
The Zimbabwean government plans to upgrade communication facilities in Beitbridge and Plumtree over the next six months to address the reliance on foreign network services from South Africa and B...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 07:49hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Tatenda Mavetera snubbed over ED2030 campaign
Zanu-PF legislator Tatenda Mavetera of Chikomba West district faced disappointment when her victory rally was abruptly cancelled due to poor attendance, allegedly stemming from her perceived support f...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:14hrs | 2021 | by Staff reporter
Clueless minister wins award in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's clueless Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera received the Outstanding Young Business Leader accolade at the 2024 Eminence Business Aw...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:58hrs | 1824 | by Staff reporter
Ministers, CEOs call for adoption of AI
The CEO's Africa Roundtable kicked off in the resort town of Victoria Falls amid robust debate and cross fertilisation of ideas to catapult Africa to its full potential and eliminate poverty on the co...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 13:04hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa to grace CEO Africa Roundtable
President Mnangagwa will headline the 10th annual CEO Africa Roundtable in Victoria Falls, focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), boosting trade through the African Continental Free T...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Is Starlink going to accept a questionable license in Zimbabwe?
After stalling for what appeared an eternity in approving satellite internet provider Starlink's application for a license to operate in Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa dropped a bombshell on 2...Published: 27 May 2024 at 19:45hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa shocks Zimbabwe's ICT ministry
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's announcement approving Starlink's licensing to provide internet services in Zimbabwe surprised the Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services (ICT...Published: 27 May 2024 at 10:02hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's nursing school shut down
The government has shut down a nursing school established by Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga in Chikomba district, Mashonaland East province, due to disruptions from Zanu-PF factional conflicts....Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:55hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
All eyes on new RBZ boss
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) new governor John Mushayavanhu is facing a tough challenge as he is expected to immediately halt the freefall of the Zimbabwe dollar and stop the economic implosion blam...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF 'hijacks' govt recruitment
Zanu-PF has reportedly hijacked the recruitment of government workers as it ostensibly intensifies its third term campaign bid for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, NewsDay has established.The rul...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in Starlink U-turn
ZIMBABWE appears to have made a U-turn over Starlink amid revelations senior government officials are in talks with the satellite internet service provider owned by billionaire Elon Musk.Zimba...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:11hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter
Mahere, netizens mock Minister Mavetera's office disorder
The Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, Postal and Courier Services; Honourable Tatenda Mavetera has received massive social media backlash from former opposition Citizens Coalition fo...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 08:23hrs | 7 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Google SVP sees Zimbabwe becoming Africa's tech hub
According to James Manyika, Senior Vice President at Google, Zimbabwe possesses immense potential to emerge as a leading technology innovation hub in Africa, provided that the costs associated with In...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 08:52hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe can be tech hub'
THE vice president of technology and society at Google, Dr James Manyika, believes Zimbabwe has the potential to become Southern Africa's technology hub and intends to leverage on his expertise to emp...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chinese miner fined for using Starlink broadband in Zimbabwe
A Chinese mining company has been fined US$700 for using the Starlink internet service, which Zimbabwe is yet to licence.Authorities also seized the Starlink router and antenna.In a st...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 15:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to adopt Dubai's AI systems?
President Mnangagwa, who is here for the World Governments Summit, was yesterday charmed by artificial intelligence systems that assign police patrols across Dubai without human intervention, and vowe...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Econet complainant takes fight to new ICT minister
HARARE-BASED information communication technology innovator and entrepreneur Ignatius Munengwa has escalated his fight with mobile network operator Econet to the minister of Information Communication ...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's party rocked by double candidate chaos
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidates are set to battle each other in several local authority by-elections February next year in yet another caricature of the country's electoral s...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 07:11hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Elon Musk's Starlink eyes Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S telecoms sector faces massive disruption with the anticipated entrance of SpaceX's Starlink, the global satellite internet service giant linked to US tech billionaire Elon Musk into the cou...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt defends mobile phone tariff hike
The 100 percent tariff increases approved by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) will still see Zimbabweans enjoying cheaper data compared to the regional cost,...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
35% Zimbabweans not connected to internet
Zimbabwe's Internet connectivity remains inaccessible to a significant portion of its population, with at least 35% lacking access due to a combination of technical constraints and foreign currency sh...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 17:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Potraz moves to regulate omalayitsha
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has expanded its licensing categories to encompass cross-border transporters, commonly referred to as "omalayitsha," in a bi...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:47hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to deploy Chinese like cameras in cities
The government is gearing up to deploy security cameras in smart cities, commencing with the capital city, Harare, to address crime issues and enhance traffic management. This move is part of the broa...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
ICT Permanent Secretary ignores Mnangagwa directive barring international travel
Beaullar Chirume, the Permanent Secretary for Information and Communications Technology (ICT), is set to face inquiries from President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Office after disregarding a directive that p...Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 19:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's post-election government appointments are a circus of madness!
So, the elections are over in Zimbabwe!In as much as their conduct and outcome is still hotly disputed by the opposition - a justifiable and legitimate cause, considering how the election was ...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:09hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa makes more appointments
President Mnangagwa has appointed three additional deputy ministers to complement those appointed last week, as announced by Acting Chief Secretary to the President Dr. Martin Rushwaya in a statement....Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was sworn into office early this week following a sham el...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 4 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Mnangagwa's new ICT Minister faces scrutiny over interview
Zimbabwe's new Information Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Tatenda Mavetera, has found herself at the center of controversy and criticism following her recent interview at State House. The in...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 06:38hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's ministers sworn in
Newly appointed Cabinet ministers have made a commitment to immediately start their work, while their senior colleagues have pledged to consolidate the achievements of the Second Republic, which have ...Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 18:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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