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Postal, courier volumes surge 39% in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's postal and courier sector recorded a significant uptick in activity during the second quarter of 2025, with volumes rising by 38,97 percent to 439 561 items, up from 316 298 in the previous quarter, according to the Postal and T…

Published: 5 mins ago | 1 | by Staff reporter

Potraz relocates over 40 base stations

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz), in partnership with mobile network operators, has successfully relocated more than 40 base stations to improve connectivity in previously underserved communities.…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 09:27hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter

Potraz rolls out digital inclusion programme

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has launched a far-reaching programme aimed at addressing digital exclusion among persons with disabilities, as the country pushes forward with its digital transfo…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 13:12hrs | 58 | 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 | 296 | 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 | 229 | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF commits US$ 30,000 Presidential empowerment fund

ZANU-PF has reaffirmed its dedication to grassroots development and empowerment during a highly successful rally held yesterday at Sweet Home, Ward 13 in Insiza North Constituency. The event drew a strong crowd and was headlined by th…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 21:48hrs | 221 | by Stephen Jakes

NetOne's unwavering commitment to a clean and healthy Zimbabwe

In a powerful display of corporate responsibility and national pride, NetOne, in partnership with POTRAZ, the Ministry of ICT, and the Harare City Council, led a highly successful nationwide clean-up campaign. This initiative underscored N…

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 18:55hrs | 191 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zimbabwe telecom companies hike tariffs

Zimbabwe's major telecommunications companies have announced long-anticipated increases in the prices of voice, data, and SMS bundles following regulatory approval by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potr…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:55hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter

Potraz dismisses allegations of irregular ISP Licence award as 'baseless'

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has dismissed allegations of irregularities in awarding an Internet Service Provider (ISP) licence to IMC Communications, calling the claims "baseless and misleadi…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:45hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt vows to stamp out cyberbullying

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has issued a stern warning to individuals engaging in cyberbullying, emphasizing that perpetrators risk prosecution under the country's laws.Cyberbullying, describ…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:41hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter

Potraz warns of severe disruptions to Telecom Services amid power shortages

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has issued a stark warning about severe disruptions to the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe, with worsening power shortages threatening service delivery and r…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:00hrs | 230 | 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 | 114 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

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 and Telecommunications Regulatory Autho…

Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:11hrs | 6644 | 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 licence as government pulls out all the…

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo's IMC doesn't have exclusive rights to partner Starlink

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has issued several internet service provider (ISP) licenses to various operators, clarifying that none of these licenses grants exclusive rights to partner with th…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:31hrs | 1064 | by Staff reporter

Potraz approves IMC's internet service license

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has approved local firm IMC Communications' application for an internet service provider (ISP) license, enabling a partnership with Elon Musk's Starlink, a subsidi…

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:03hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter

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 21:30hrs | 20 | by Tonderai Ndoro

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 25 May 2024. He announced, through a twe…

Published: 27 May 2024 at 19:45hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chivayo partners Elon Musk's Starlink

President Mnangagwa says he has "approved the licensing of Starlink by POTRAZ to provide advanced internet and related digital processing services in Zimbabwe" through its sole and exclusive local partner IMC Communications which is owned …

Published: 25 May 2024 at 15:09hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Potraz to review tariffs

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is considering adjusting tariffs in the sector to ensure sustainability.Speaking at a recent stakeholders' engagement in Harare, POTRAZ director-general Dr Gift Ma…

Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Potraz mulls US$ indexed tariffs

THE Postal and Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) is planning to index tariffs to the United States dollar to hedge against losses from exchange rate fluctuations resulting from an unstable local currency.The move comes amid concern…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

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 | 70 | by Robert Ndlovu

Potraz clears air on Starlink

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) yesterday said its doors are open for Starlink to operate in Zimbabwe following an expression of interest by the United States-headquartered company to set up its …

Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 07:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Potraz tough stance on innovative SpaceX losing relevance

POTRAZ, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe, maintains a stringent stance on the utilization of Starlink internet, but this position is increasingly losing relevance amid calls for a policy reconsideration.Al…

Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 11:55hrs | 3 | 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 bid to enhance the efficiency and cost co…

Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:47hrs | 19 | 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 recently approved new tariff thresholds in the lo…

Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 05:21hrs | 1 | 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, which has been struggling due to the sharp…

Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

BCC engages Potraz on internet provision

BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) wants to engage the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) to help in the provision of internet services through community information centres in the city.Latest council minutes …

Published: 26 May 2023 at 18:50hrs | | 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 power outages, with load-shedding going on for se…

Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:12hrs | 1 | 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 means.Potraz director-general Gift Mach…

Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:19hrs | | 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 Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Author…

Published: 24 Sep 2022 at 06:14hrs | | 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 ensure sustainability of the sector.However,…

Published: 15 Jul 2022 at 09:05hrs | | 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 content of the messages carried by the m…

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 telecommunications traffic monitoring system unveiled this Monda…

Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 15:23hrs | 30 | 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 World Summit of Information Society Forum (WSIS) …

Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:52hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

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 and ZIE joins girls around the world to mark International Girls in ICT Day, drawing…

Published: 08 May 2022 at 15:26hrs | 199 | 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 quarter sector performance in Harare on Tuesday, …

Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:41hrs | 1 | 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 | 2 | 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 throttled access to the World Wide Web, but…

Published: 26 Feb 2022 at 19:31hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

BREAKING: RBZ releases list of money launderers

MEASURES AGAINST INDIVIDUALS ABUSING MOBILE PHONE SERVICES AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE ILLEGAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS AND MONEY-LAUNDERING ACTIVITIESThe Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has identified individuals lis…

Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 14:30hrs | | 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 industry that says it is already at th…

Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Potraz erects base stations, CICs in Matebeleland South

GOVERNMENT, through the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz), has established four shared base station towers and 13 Community Information Centres (CICs) in Matabeleland South province as part of efforts …

Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 07:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe implements crucial telecom oversight technology

The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) and the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) have begun the implementation of a cutting-edge system to monitor national and international telecommunications traf…

Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 21:31hrs | 4 | by Agencies

Zimbabwe telecoms sector readies for monitoring technology

THE country will soon put a cutting-edge system that will effectively monitor telecommunications traffic as the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (Potraz), edges closer to complete its infrastructure improvement plans.Potr…

Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 04:42hrs | 18 | 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 | 185 | 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 20:28hrs | | 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 07:06hrs | 2 | 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 12:51hrs | | by Mike Tawanda

Potraz rakes in over $120m

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe has collected over $120 million since the introduction of the multi-currency system in 2009 under the Universal Services Fund (USF), director-general Dr Gift Machengete has…

Published: 04 Jun 2018 at 07:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Potraz to introduce telemedicine

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has adopted a telemedicine model that would be rolled out in the country's rural health institutions to improve access to services.Telemedicine allows health care …

Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 07:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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