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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 | | 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

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 | | 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

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

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

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

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 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

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 12:12hrs | 2 | 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 12:39hrs | 1 | 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 14:34hrs | 5 | by Lloyd Msipa

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 05:37hrs | | by Michelle Chifamba

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Mnangagwa pays tribute to late Brigadier General

ZRP speaks on Zimbabweans killed in SA bus accident

Politburo meeting kickstarts Zanu-PF's Conference

SA businessman acquitted in US$17,000 fraud case

'Sanctions bleeding Zimbabwe health sector'

Zimbabwe warned of risks of abandoning the dollar

Boxes of ARVs, prescription drugs found in deadly Limpopo bus crash?

Venezuela plans new embassy in Zimbabwe

Businessman to pay US$11k maintenance to ex-wife

Chief Nechombo dismisses social media claims

Police assaulted Ngezi Platinum players

Doctor banned for refusing to authorise blood transfusion

Zimbabwe govt bemoans adolescent pregnancy

CSOs challenge PVO Act

Survey Claims Majority Support Mnangagwa Term Extension to 2030

A night to remember for Lesotho, a legacy to forget for Zimbabwe

'Blessed Geza should be arrested if there is destruction of property on 17 October'

Music producer Maselo launches anti-drug campaign to inspire Zimbabwean youth

Public outrage over condoms confiscated at National Heroes Acre funeral

ANC members scramble for food at Nathi Mthethwa's funeral

Chinese Embassy urges nationals to exercise caution in Zimbabwe investments

First lady pays tribute to brave 13-year-old cancer victim Adrian Gurumbadza

Welshman Ncube mourns MP Moyo death

Nees has managed just two wins

Mnangagwa mourns Limpopo bus crash victims

Sikhala invited to address Botswana Patriotic Front Congress

Man axes wife to death, burns 3 homesteads

Water levels in Zimbabwe dams still high

Mliswa schools Geza on rule of law

Manager jailed over armed gold mine raid

Public outrage over condoms confiscated at National Heroes Acre funeral

'Blessed Geza should be arrested if there is destruction of property on 17 October'

Boxes of ARVs, prescription drugs found in deadly Limpopo bus crash?

South Africa releases names of 43 Zimbabweans who died

Chiwenga admits 2017 event was a coup

Zimbabwe warned of risks of abandoning the dollar

ZRP speaks on Zimbabweans killed in SA bus accident

Politburo meeting kickstarts Zanu-PF's Conference

ANC members scramble for food at Nathi Mthethwa's funeral

Chinese Embassy urges nationals to exercise caution in Zimbabwe investments

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