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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 | 315 | by Staff reporter
Potraz blocks US$ tariff increases
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has prohibited mobile service providers from adjusting tariffs in United States dollars (USD). Potraz, which recent...Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 05:21hrs | 759 | by Staff reporte
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, whi...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:37hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to get broadcast satellite replacement
Zimbabwe successfully filed the second part of technical papers for a replacement of the broadcast services satellite in accordance with Resolution 559 of the World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Posting nudes now attracts imprisonment
Sharing or broadcasting intimate photographs or videos without the authorisation of the person in question can result in a five-year prison sentence, Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Starlink rattles Zimbabwe internet service providers
The era of hanging emails, failed file downloads, and unstable internet will soon be a thing of the past if Starlink's global satellite internet service is rolled out in Zimbabwe. Elon Musk's Starlink...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'5G technology won't offer quick fix to Zimbabwe's digital divide'
US technology expert and founder of artificial intelligence company Omelas, Evanna Hu A UNITED STATES technology expert and founder of artificial intelligence company Omelas, Evanna Hu, h...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:04hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
King Mswati III arrives in Zimbabwe for State visit
King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini arrives in the country on Tuesday for an official State visit, which begins on Thursday, where he is expected to hold talks with President Mnangagwa....Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe telcos in another staggered price review
ZIMBABWE'S main telecommunication companies are set for another price adjustment on April 1, 2023, as operator battle to offset rising operational costs.The telecoms industry will review tarif...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 20:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Power outages vex Potraz
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says the country's prolonged power cuts are causing network problems in many areas.Zimbabwe has been experiencing po...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:12hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Potraz accelerates govt services digitilisation
The Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (Potraz) has said it is accelerating its national digitilisation programme to enhance decentralisation of government functions through electronic ...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:19hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
e-Gov drive goes up
The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services through Potraz has donated 160 computers to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare as the e-Govern...Published: 12 Jan 2023 at 13:11hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's internet penetration rate increases
ZIMBABWE'S internet penetration rate has increased with broadband network extension remaining an issue, Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Dr Jenfan Muswere ...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe telcos hike bundle prices
Zimbabwe's telecommunications sector has reviewed its bundle prices, both in domestic (ZW$) and United States dollars (US$), to align with rising operation costs.This comes two weeks after the...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 19:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean lands top ITU post
Zimbabwean telecommunications expert Dr Cosmas Zavazava was elected director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on Friday during the o...Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Potraz tells content creators to be ethical
LOCAL online content creators have been urged to desist from publishing fake news amid calls for them to undergo training on ethical standards.This came out during a workshop organised by the ...Published: 24 Sep 2022 at 06:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Potraz happy with tariff hikes
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has given telecommunications network service operators the nod to increase tariffs in keeping with the rising costs to ensur...Published: 15 Jul 2022 at 09:05hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Protraz Hackathon: $175m up for grabs
THE Post and Telecommunications Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has launched this year's Hackathon, with $175 million up for grabs for outstanding innovations.To participate in the Hackathon on...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe govt will not snoop on calls'
GOVERNMENT has no plans to snoop on citizens' private phone conversations using the recently launched Telecommunications, Traffic Monitoring and Revenue Assurance System (TTMS), which is meant to figh...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Scandal-ridden company monitors Zimbabwe calls
THE company which installed a Telecommunications Traffic Monitoring System (TTMS) at the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe headquarters in Harare this week — Global Voic...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 20:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Potraz launches traffic monitoring system
Potraz has launched a telecommunications traffic monitoring and revenue assurance system so as to ensure full accountability in the provision of public telecommunication services but cannot read the c...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Equipment to track telecommunications services usage now in place in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has enhanced its capacity to track the uptake of telecommunication services after the commissioning of equipment to monitor traffic inflows by network providers. The telecommunication...Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 15:23hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter
Potraz promoting online content in local languages
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) is promoting the creation of online content in local languages to support inclusive internet usage.Addressing the Wo...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:52hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Econet extends 5G coverage to Bulawayo
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, yesterday extended its national 5G network to the southern region, by launching the service in Bulawayo.The new network...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:20hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Econet extends its 5G coverage, launches super-fast technology in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO - Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, yesterday extended its national 5G network to the southern region, by launching the service in Bulawayo.The ...Published: 29 Apr 2022 at 16:07hrs | 3 | by Agencies
Potraz targets rural internet access
POSTAL and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) is focusing in increasing Internet access in the rural areas.Presenting the Postal and Telecommunications 2021 fourth quarte...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Potraz records increase in revenue
The Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz), recorded significant revenue growth in all service markets in 2021 but also spent a lot more.Presenting the 20...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Econet launches 'Smart US dollar Bundles'
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe yesterday launched ‘Smart US Dollar Bundles' that will allow its customers to buy airtime, data and SMS products in US dollars. The company said the development, whi...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:32hrs | | 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 thresho...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Potraz calls up RBZ for telecoms sector forex
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) says the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) should prioritise the telecoms sector in the allocation of foreign currency for oper...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Potraz denies throttling the internet
THE launch of the opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Nelson Chamisa last Sunday overwhelmed Zimbabwe's internet connectivity, sparking fears that the authorities in Harare had thro...Published: 26 Feb 2022 at 19:31hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Econet scales up dominance with 5G
ZIMBABWE'S biggest mobile telecomnunications firm, Econet Wireless yesterday launched the country's first high-speed Fifth Generation (5G) mobile broadband technology, moving the domestic market in li...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
In a major first, Econet switches on 5G network in Zimbabwe
Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications company, today launched high-speed Fifth Generation (5G) mobile broadband technology, in partnership with global technology infrastructure suppli...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 17:17hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Telecel still viable, says Potraz
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says Telecel Zimbabwe remains a viable business entity as long as it accesses foreign currency timeously.Potra...Published: 14 Feb 2022 at 05:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
High operational costs choke Telecel
TELECOMS outfit, Telecel Zimbabwe has revealed that it is battling "spiralling operational costs".Company spokesperson Zitha Dube said the telecommunications firm required urgent capital injec...Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 05:29hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Telecel denies closure rumours
TELECEL Zimbabwe yesterday denied that it was facing closure despite rumours that it had shut down its operations after its subscribers failed to access data services or make voice calls for several d...Published: 03 Feb 2022 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Potraz bridges Nkayi digital divide
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (Potraz) on Thursday officially opened the Nkayi community information centre (CIC) to bridge the digital divide.Information Communicatio...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 06:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Entreprenuer wrestles with Econet
HARARE-BASED businessman, innovator and entrepreneur Ignatius Munengwa has reported the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) top executives to the regulator's chairp...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 17:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Telecoms sector appeals for tax reduction
ZIMBABWE'S Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have appealed to the Government to reduce multiple taxes levied on the telecommunications industry to enhance operational viability and new investments....Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Potraz targets 1 500 schools, health centres
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has begun a project to connect 1 500 schools and 1 500 health centres to the internet to improve information dissemination....Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cellular operators hike tariffs
Mobile network operators in the country have adjusted promotional bundles in response to rising industry wide operating costs which grew by 15,8 percent to $8,9 billion in the second quarter of 2021, ...Published: 20 Oct 2021 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt curtails internet freedom
THE Zimbabwean government has maintained a tight grip on internet control, curtailing the basic rights to freedom of expression and information, a report has revealed.According to the Freedom ...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Voice, data tariffs go up
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has given telecom operators the nod to increase out-of-bundle tariffs by an average of 30% as the industry continues to batt...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 06:18hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Telcos hike tariffs by more than 30%
THE Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has granted telecom operators the go ahead to increase out-of-bundle tariffs by an average of 30 percent as the industry cont...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 06:08hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Cyber Security Bill to guarantee safety
THE Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill that sailed through Parliament this month will ensure the safety and security of users in cyberspace.Information Communication Technology, Postal an...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Potraz ordered to connect 1,500 rural clinics
INFORMATION and Communication Technology (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere said he has ordered the Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) to connect at least 1 500 rural he...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 20:23hrs | | 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 margi...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
No one should be left behind, says Potraz
POSTAL and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) director-general Gift Machengete yesterday said there was need for equitable distribution of resources so that no one is left ou...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Potraz sweats over tariff hike
ZIMBABWE'S telecommunications regulator is combing through tariff hike proposals put forward by operators to strike a balance between protecting hard-pressed consumers and securing the viability of an...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prominent lawyer in conflict of interest storm
A HARARE-BASED innovator and entrepreneur, Ignatious Munengwa, has reported prominent lawyer Phillipa Phillips to the Law Society of Zimbabwe for allegedly failing to declare an alleged conflict of in...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 18:25hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
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