Bulawayo24 News - Skyes! "it makes perfect sense"

Potraz data licence fees spark backlash over cost burden

The government's decision to require organisations that process personal data to obtain annual licences from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has drawn sharp criticism, with analysts warning that …

Published: 30 Jul 2026 at 19:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mobile internet access surges as Zimbabwe embraces digital shift

Zimbabwe's digital transformation is gaining momentum, with internet access and mobile phone ownership reaching record levels, although declining computer ownership highlights the country's increasing dependence on smartphones as the main …

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 16:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Potraz plots crackdown on firms

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is preparing to intensify enforcement against organisations failing to comply with the country's Cyber and Data Protection laws, with large-scale compliance audits…

Published: 14 May 2026 at 11:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mobile sector grows as data usage surges

Zimbabwe's mobile telecommunications sector recorded steady growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, underpinned by rising data consumption, increased voice traffic and continued investment in network infrastructure, according to the Postal a…

Published: 29 Apr 2026 at 19:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Data crackdown looms: Potraz targets unlicensed data handlers

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe has issued a strong warning to organisations still processing personal data without a licence, urging immediate compliance with the country's data protection laws.In Regula…

Published: 24 Mar 2026 at 20:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Potraz clarifies data rollover, transfer regulations

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has clarified the regulatory framework for data rollover and transfer, following renewed public interest in the mobile service features.Data rollover allows mobile…

Published: 08 Feb 2026 at 14:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

POTRAZ debunks claims of standalone Cyber Crimes Act

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has dismissed as false and misleading claims circulating on social media and some online platforms that Zimbabwe has enacted a standalone "Cyber Crimes Act."In a p…

Published: 25 Jan 2026 at 14:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt rolls out free Wi-Fi programme

Government is set to roll out free public Wi-Fi hotspots across the country as part of a broad programme aimed at expanding broadband access, bridging the digital divide and promoting inclusive participation in the digital economy.The init…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mobile subscriptions, data usage rise in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Postal and Telecommunications sector recorded a mixed performance in the third quarter of 2025, showing growth in mobile subscriptions, data usage, and revenues, but facing rising costs and subdued capital investment, according …

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 13:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fees, levies in broadcasting, telecoms to be reduced

Government is set to review licences, fees and levies in the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors in a move aimed at lowering the cost of data and voice call services while streamlining licensing charges across the two industries.Th…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 10:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zvobgo dies

Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) board chairman Advocate Tawanda Zvobgo has died.Zvobgo is reported to have suffered a cardiac arrest while at work. He was rushed to hospital, where he later passed on…

Published: 09 Dec 2025 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Call for transparency and Stakeholder Consultation on New Cyber and Data Protection Licencing Regulations

The recent implementation of the Cyber and Data Protection Licencing regulations (S.I. 155 of 2024) by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has sparked significant concerns among a wide range of stake…

Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:44hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Starlink to Boost Zimbabwe's Digital Economy

In a welcome move on Africa Day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the approval of Starlink's licensing by Potraz, a development that is set to significantly enhance Zimbabwe's digital economy. Starlink will partner with local telecom…

Published: 27 May 2024 at 20:30hrs | | by Tonderai Ndoro

Revised Starlink Policy for Sustainable Growth - A dedication to Eng. Chemist Siziba

Honorable Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, all protocols observed, please receive a request from a group of interested players in telecoms and ICT space.I must be candid: the current operation …

Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 07:04hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu

Nicola Faith Dyakonda winners the 2022 Girls in ICT hackathon held at the University of Zimbabwe

As part of the nationâ€™s commitment to the success of the girl child in the information and communication Technology (ICT) sector. On 28 April 2022, ZICT

Published: 08 May 2022 at 14:26hrs | | by Agencies

Potraz to review the Domain Name System Framework for Zimbabwe

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) says it intends to review the current Domain Name System (DNS) Framework for Zimbabwe, Zim Techreview reports.Pursuant to the Authority's mandate of administering …

Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 22:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Government sells NetOne and TelOne

The Government has announced that it is selling its shares in the two giant Telecommunications companies TelOne and NetOne.The Minister of Finance and Economic Development, MthuliNcube told a post-cabinet briefing that TelOne and NetOne Ce…

Published: 20 Mar 2019 at 09:52hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Potraz to host innovation drive workshops

Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is calling for ICT Innovators to attend its innovation Drive workshops to be taking place this week and next week in Bulawayo and Harare, Zim Techreview reported.Accor…

Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 19:28hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter

Potraz sets up Internet Protocol Version 6 Testbed

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has completed setting up a regional Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Testbed.The Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is a successor to the IPv4 the currently prev…

Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 17:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet cheats clients - Customer complaint

It's very disappointing to grasp the fact that a big organization like Econet is trying by all means to cheat it's clients. When Econet clients want to buy data bundles, they are given a combined package of data and WiFi bundles which I as…

Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 06:06hrs | | by Isaac

The 'ED effect' is already boosting our economy and saving us money

Since President Emmerson Mnangagwa came into office, he has brought a new way of thinking to the Zimbabwean economy. He has touted free trade principles and opened up the country to unprecedented investment, which is paying off in an incre…

Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 11:51hrs | | by Mike Tawanda

Close digital divide, says POTRAZ

THERE is a need to upscale the utility of wireless resources to close the digital divide in Zimbabwe and other African countries, Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) director-general Gift Machengete has …

Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 10:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Potraz to construct cell towers in Tsholotsho

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has committed to constructing towers in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North province, to boost telecommunications connectivity in the district.Potraz also committed to …

Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Infrastructure sharing to improve telecoms services

Infrastructure sharing is increasingly becoming a necessary requirement and the most viable business model in the telecommunications industry. Its benefits for both consumers and service providers are now impossible to ignore.The Minister …

Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 11:12hrs | | by Charles Motsi

POTRAZ gets it right for a change

LAST week, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ) launched stakeholder consultations on licensing of Virtual Network Operators (VNOs).The consultations close at the end of this month.In basic terms, the regulator i…

Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 11:39hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu

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 | | by Lenox Mhlanga

Econet, Mandiwanzira must find common ground

The tiff between Econet and ICT minister Supa Mandiwanzira is unnecessary, and that it is playing out in the public gallery is unfortunate.Both parties have so far not covered themselves in glory, and there is need for them to stop squabbl…

Published: 16 Jan 2017 at 05:45hrs | | by NewsDay

Post mortem of 'Data Prices' increase drama

IT is very easy for people to reach wrong conclusions on certain matters because they would have been fed with wrong information. The first point to understand some of these items before drawing emotional conclusions is to have accurate fa…

Published: 14 Jan 2017 at 07:50hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu

'Econet out in full force sodomising it's customers'

Econet out in full force sodomising it's customers. They just unveiled new steep mobile data tariffs as POTRAZ's floor prices come into effect. This is very un-interllectual and personally think it has another agenda altogether. You have n…

Published: 11 Jan 2017 at 14:05hrs | | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda

Computer Crime and Cyber Crime Bill - an unjust Law in the making

"An unjust law is no law at all" this is a quote from Saint Augustine, an early Christian theologian whose writings influenced the development of politics and law. This quote pretty much sums up the spirit to which the Computer Crime and C…

Published: 10 Aug 2016 at 13:34hrs | | by Lloyd Msipa

Solar powered wireless access

Background  Some time in March 2010 ,.  the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) made an announcement that it had committed US$24 million from the Universal Services Fund (USF) for implementing …

Published: 30 Dec 2015 at 21:08hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu

Zimbabwe to have mobile number portability next year

POTRAZ, Zimbabwe's telecoms regulator has sent notices to the mobile networks warning them that it wants to introduce Mobile Number Portability next year.Mobile number portability (MNP) enables mobile telephone users to retain their mobile…

Published: 08 Dec 2013 at 13:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mobile phones big hit in rural Zimbabwe

Prosper Muripo rents a small space in a general dealer's shop at the Gotora shopping centre in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland East province. He is one of the many people in rural Zimbabwe who earn a living selling recharge vouchers and charging mo…

Published: 05 Sep 2013 at 04:37hrs | | by Michelle Chifamba

Econet expects to have 6 million subscribers by end of September

When Econet announced yesterday that it is ready to launch its mobile money service, it also disclosed one interesting number. That number is 6 million. At the end of this month, Econet says it will cross the 6 million mark in mobile subsc…

Published: 07 Sep 2011 at 18:30hrs | | by LSM Kabweza

Search / Potraz

Mandizha Plaza celebrates first anniversary with community development drive

What will Makandiwa do when Chivayo's house of cards comes crushing down?

Patriotic Vendors4ED hails liberation heroes, Defence Forces

Masvingo gears up for Sanganai Tourism Expo

Thomas Mapfumo threatens legal action against nephew

New Eclipse 11 Mine’s philanthropy extends beyond mining

See the bigger picture: A call for hope, faith and national reflection

Trio nabbed for unregistered medicines possession, second‑hand clothes along Harare-Mukumbura Road

The children the forms forgot - Why Zimbabwe must write laws that hold every child

High-profile jail escape at Mutimurefu

Zimbabwe's Fabisch joins Golden Arrows

'Mbedzi remains in custody over expired passport'

4 Zimbabwe soldiers die in road crash

Motorists welcome small progress on Bulawayo-Beitbridge road works

When the law and the knife decide too soon - On intersex persons, the pain of early choices, and why the law must protect them

3% O' Level pass rate sparks outcry

Gunman vandalises Jacob Ngarivhume house

Chawonza apologises for Dembare CAF boob

ZNA announces equipment procession ahead of ZDF day

WhatsApp scams grow more sophisticated in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe courts diaspora billions to plug financing gap

Zimbabwe steps up global tourism drive

Zimbabwe targets 2027 for critical debt clearance push

Chinese mining companies are a liability to Mashava

Mnangagwa's daughter in law's woes deepen

High Court sets aside Prophet Magaya witness protection ruling

Mhona appeals to traditional leaders to curb road carnage, cites stray livestock and human error as major causes

Mnangagwa 2037 push gathers pace

Tshabangu signals fresh CCC reshuffle

Parliament raises alarm over deployment of non-Nambya teachers in Hwange

Bulawayo faces condom shortage

AFM President declares Zanu-PF allegiance

Zimbabwe police warn SA returnees over illegal firearms

Bulawayo cracks down on illegal JoJo tank connections

Woman recounts husband's alleged abduction by men posing as police

Harare undercover blitz hits InDrive drivers

ZUPCO fails to prove ownership of buses

Dinson to launch 400,000-tonne cement plant in Zimbabwe

Mohadi reassures business on taxes

Oppah Muchinguri faces jail

Zimbabwe tightens grip on illegal gambling

Zimbabwean convicted of sexual assault at UK nightclub

MSU dismisses 9 lecturers accused of incompetence

Prison officer cleared over Plumtree prison escape

Contradictory witness testimony emerges in Old Nic Mine robbery trial

Zimbabwe's strategic fuel reserve levy faces fresh scrutiny

Gold rush puts Bulawayo's water lifeline on life support

Fresh twist to Marlborough mining saga

Zimbabwe universities must stop being 'degree factories'

Bitter gold mine wrangle finally ends

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

SDA pastor fired over indecent assault

Zimbabwe call for peace in Gaza

Chiwenga launches African Dream boat

Chiwenga, doctors in crunch meeting

News Team

Advertising