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Starlink users in Zimbabwe pay USD$5 regulatory fee

The launch of Starlink in Zimbabwe was initially met with excitement, promising high-speed, reliable, and affordable internet in a country long plagued by erratic connectivity and steep costs. However, that optimism is being tempered by re…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 12:43hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter

POSB launches solar, Starlink loan scheme for schools

The People's Own Savings Bank (POSB) has launched an ambitious solar and Starlink internet loan scheme targeted at Zimbabwe's schools, marking a rare example of a local bank offering accessible, impactful financial support to the education…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 17:25hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter

Chinese 'Starlink' launching in over 30 countries

An incoming Chinese-run rival to SpaceX's Starlink service could compete with Elon Musk-owned company in Zimbabwe.SpaceSail, also called â€œQianfan,â€ the â€œThousand Sails Constellation,â€ or â€œG60 Starlinkâ€, is a low-earth orbit (LE…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 16:32hrs | 6056 | by Staff reporter

'Starlink not allowed to operate in South Africa because Elon Musk is not black'

THE world's richest man, South African-born Elon Musk is once again spewing disinformation on his platform X.X's generative AI, Grok, identified Musk, a member of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as the leading spreader o…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:41hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter

Starlink opens capacity in Harare and Bulawayo

After weeks of being sold out in congested areas of Harare, its surrounding towns, and Bulawayo, Starlink has reopened its capacity - but with restrictions. The service is now available exclusively through business packages, and only via a…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 15:10hrs | 7925 | by Staff reporter

Econet, are you ready for Starlink's direct-to-phone satellite offering?

Starlink, the SpaceX subsidiary that uses low-Earth orbit satellites to provide broadband internet services globally, is intensifying efforts to offer direct-to-smartphone connectivity.According to a report by Techopedia, 13 of the 20 new …

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 16:20hrs | 2595 | by Staff reporter

Calls for stronger regulation of Starlink's expansion in Africa

The rapid expansion of Starlink's satellite internet services across Africa has prompted a growing chorus of concern from local industry experts, telecommunications companies, and internet service providers (ISPs), who are calling for stro…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:52hrs | 521 | 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), Ngoni Mandiwo (29), Denver Ndebele (26…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:36hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo reaches full capacity for Starlink

The Bulawayo City Centre and its surrounding areas have hit full capacity for Starlink devices, following a similar situation in Harare just two weeks prior, according to an update on Starlink's official website. The SpaceX satellite inter…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 14:31hrs | 3690 | 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 with leading U.S. satellite internet provi…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:51hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter

Starlink oversubscribed in Harare

Harare residents eager to connect to Starlink's high-speed satellite internet are facing mounting frustration as the service is now oversubscribed. Starlink, which had previously marked Harare as "Available Now," has changed the city's sta…

Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 14:15hrs | 3130 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe subscribers push Starlink to limit

THE overwhelming demand for cost-effective internet services is pushing newcomer, Star Link, to the edge with consumers experiencing unexpectedly slow speeds this week, especially in Harare, due to congestion.For the better part of Tuesday…

Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 3029 | by Staff reporter

Starlink users in Zimbabwe experiencing slow speeds

The Starlink internet service experienced significant slowdowns in Harare on Tuesday, with experts attributing the disruptions to high demand and congestion. Many users reported connectivity issues throughout the day, with some seeing down…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 16:55hrs | 7404 | by Staff reporter

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 necessary due diligence processes. This deve…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 11:14hrs | 972 | 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

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 (ISPs) and mobile telecom companies. Th…

Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter

TelOne jumps on Starlink train

TelOne, one of Zimbabwe's largest fixed internet providers, has announced its partnership with Starlink, becoming an authorized reseller of the satellite internet service. This move comes in response to the recent entry of Elon Musk's Spac…

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 15:33hrs | 2640 | by Staff reporter

Unaccredited dealers face arrest for selling Starlink kits

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has granted Starlink Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd two key licenses: a Telecommunication License for Network Services and an Internet Services Provider (National) License. Th…

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 19:48hrs | 720 | 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 | 727 | by Staff reporter

Starlink rocks Zimbabwe market

The entry of SpaceX's Starlink into the Zimbabwean market is poised to shake up the telecommunications sector, potentially leading to significant changes in service delivery, cost structures, and overall market dynamics.Starlink, a major p…

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 11:59hrs | 2995 | by Staff reporter

What Zimbabweans need to know about Starlink, and how to order

GREAT news for internet users across Zimbabwe - Starlink has officially launched nationwide services as of September 7, 2024.After months of anticipation and a slight delay, Zimbabweans can now order Starlink equipment directly and enjoy h…

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 16:08hrs | 3055 | by Staff reporter

'Chivayo, MIF wanted 50% stake in Starlink deal'

Starlink reportedly declined a proposal for a 50% stake in its Zimbabwean operations from Wicknell Chivayo's Intratrek Zimbabwe (IMC) and the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) ahead of its launch in the country.Starlink officially activated its…

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:16hrs | 7513 | by Staff reporter

Starlink Goes Live in Zimbabwe

The company officially turned on service in Zimbabwe just before midnight, Friday 6 September 2024. It's a big cheer from many areas in the country as many have awaited this moment for some time. The Starlink Map now includes Zimbabwe as b…

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:05hrs | 344 | 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 | 1065 | by Staff reporter

TelOne panics

TelOne Zimbabwe has partnered with Eutelsat OneWeb, a subsidiary of the French-based satellite operator Eutelsat Group, to strengthen its internet services ahead of the anticipated launch of Starlink in Zimbabwe. This move comes as local i…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:36hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo clashes with Mnangagwa's sons

Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has reportedly edged out three companies, including one associated with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sons, to secure a partnership deal with Starlink in Zimbabwe. This deal, announced via M…

Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:46hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sets technical modalities for Starlink implementation

Zimbabwe is on track to finalize technical arrangements enabling it to adopt Starlink, a high-speed, cost-effective broadband service, becoming one of the few African nations to do so. President Mnangagwa's approval has paved the way for t…

Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ex- ZOL executive appointed IMC managing director

IMC Communications, the exclusive distributor of Starlink services in Zimbabwe linked to Wicknell Chivayo, has appointed Mr. Denny Marandure as its managing director. Mr. Marandure, an IT expert and former ZOL executive, will lead the roll…

Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:20hrs | 14 | 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 | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mnangagwa's Chivayo nod raises a stink

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to authorize a partnership between a company associated with controversial figure Wicknell Chivayo and American firm SpaceX for the introduction of Starlink services in Zimbabwe has raised concerns a…

Published: 26 May 2024 at 13:48hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

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 | 5 | by Staff reporter

Starlink licensed to provide internet services in Zimbabwe

In line with Vision 2030, the 2nd Republic's developmental agenda prioritizes innovation, science, and technology as crucial pillars for progress, Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa said in a statement on X.The increasing significance of the d…

Published: 25 May 2024 at 14:06hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe blocks Starlink services

Zimbabwe's telecoms regulator says it has told Elon Musk that his SpaceX should first submit a licence before its Starlink can be allowed to operate in the country.On Friday, Starlink blocked services to users in Zimbabwe, where customers …

Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 18:05hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

In Defense of Starlink, Remember, How we treated Strive Masiyiwa when he wanted to setup Econet Wireless Zimbabwe

The recent article titled "Starlink: More of a Weapon than a Commercial Device" authored by Gibson Nyikadzino and published by The Herald paints an inaccurate and misguided picture of Starlink's significance, particularly for internet user…

Published: 28 Mar 2024 at 22:54hrs | 7 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

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 | 108 | 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

Zimbabwe govt warned over Starlink dithering

EXPERTS have cautioned the Zimbabwean government against impeding technological advancement as that will be akin to trying to stop the wind or hold something with greased hands.The warning comes at a time when the authorities have made con…

Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:58hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter

Starlink can operate Without Government Approval in Zimbabwe

Starlink, the satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX, has gained global attention for its potential to revolutionise connectivity. However, in Zimbabwe, the government has not yet granted a licence for Starlink's operations. …

Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 08:16hrs | 109 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Uproar as Zimbabweans demand Starlink high speed internet service

In a bid to bridge the digital divide and overcome the limitations of traditional internet services, Zimbabweans are increasingly turning to Starlink, the satellite internet system developed by SpaceX. The demand for this innovative soluti…

Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 08:55hrs | 2 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Zimbabwe cracks down on Starlink traders

TELECOMMUNICATIONS regulator, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz), is cracking down on companies illegally advertising and distributing internet services and gadgets from unlicenced Starlink.The crac…

Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:39hrs | 3 | 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 country soon.Government has indicated that…

Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:53hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Starlink is illegal in South Africa

South Africa's Telecommunications industry regulator Icasa has warned that using or providing access to SpaceX's Starlink services in South Africa is illegal.The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) issued its warni…

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 12:20hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Starlink : A potential digital lifeline for rural Zimbabwe

In a world where connectivity is a lifeline for information, education, and economic opportunities, the promise of Starlink, SpaceX's ambitious satellite internet project, shines brightly for rural and unconnected regions in Africa. Howeve…

Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 05:30hrs | 4 | by Robert Ndlovu

Starlink: A Potential Lifeline for Rural Zimbabwe

In a world where connectivity is a lifeline for information, education, and economic opportunities, the promise of Starlink, SpaceX's ambitious satellite internet project, shines brightly for rural and unconnected regions in Africa. Howeve…

Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 04:50hrs | 1 | by Robert Ndlovu

Zimbabwe is set to get Starlink before South Africa

AN apparent standoff over licensing rules in South Africa means the country's impoverished northern neighbour is set to get Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet first.It has emerged that Zimbabwe's Postal & Telecommunications Regula…

Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe likely to approve Starlink

Zimbabwe has received Starlink's application for a licence to provide satellite internet services and it is likely to be approved, information minister Jenfan Muswere said on Monday.Muswere, who was Information Technology minister until la…

Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 21:00hrs | 5 | 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 is regarded as one of the greatest inn…

Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe yet to receive Starlink application

THE government says Starlink, an American internet service provider controlled by billionaire investor Elon Musk is yet to submit an application for a licence to operate in Zimbabwe.There have been reports that Musk, one of the world's ric…

Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:25hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka

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