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POSB introduces no-collateral loans for Starlink kits

The People's Own Savings Bank (POSB) has launched a new financing facility designed to help schools, households, and small businesses across Zimbabwe access Starlink satellite internet services. The initiative seeks to expand digital conne…

Published: 14 Oct 2025 at 17:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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

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

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

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 | 710 | 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 | 2638 | 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 | | 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 | 7512 | 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

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 | 20 | 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 | | by Robert Ndlovu

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 | 2 | 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 | | by Robert Ndlovu

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 | 4 | 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

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