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11 Chinese investors eye Bulawayo for multi-billion dollar projects
Bulawayo is poised for a significant boost in its re-industrialisation initiatives as 11 prominent Chinese companies have expressed interest in investing in the city. These firms, which span sectors s...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:14hrs | 1597 | by Staff reporter
Time to revisit the laws of radio and television licencing in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the landscape of broadcasting and media consumption is undergoing rapid and profound changes, primarily driven by advancements in technology. The debates surrounding the Zimbabwe Broadcas...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:36hrs | 1000 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Living the Mthuli Dream in Cowdray Park
MISS Nobuhle Nyathi has lived in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park for the entirety of her life and has always longed for meaningful development as some parts of the suburb resembled rural areas.Today, ...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:39hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Almost One years and four months on, NO update on Douglas Munatsi's Death
It is now one year and four months since the mysterious death of Douglas (Doug) Tawanda Munatsi and the nation is yet to be updated on the circumstances of the death of the former Chief Executive of o...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:21hrs | 57 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
'Virtual courts may infringe rights'
MEMBERS of the public yesterday said the introduction of virtual courts could infringe on the rights of accused persons.This came out during a public hearing on the Judicial Laws Amendment Bil...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
BCC to parcel out 3 000 stands yearly
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) says it will unveil 3 000 stands annually to reduce the housing waiting list which now stands at 130 000.On Friday, BCC commissioned 114 stands in Emganwini high-de...Published: 24 May 2022 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Econet scales up dominance with 5G
ZIMBABWE'S biggest mobile telecomnunications firm, Econet Wireless yesterday launched the country's first high-speed Fifth Generation (5G) mobile broadband technology, moving the domestic market in li...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
In a major first, Econet switches on 5G network in Zimbabwe
Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications company, today launched high-speed Fifth Generation (5G) mobile broadband technology, in partnership with global technology infrastructure suppli...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 17:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
South Africa takes Huawei's local unit to court over hiring of foreigners
South Africa has asked a court to fine the local unit of China's Huawei Technologies for breaking rules on hiring locals and to order the company to amend its practices, the labour department said on ...Published: 13 Feb 2022 at 21:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Econet eyes 5G roll out
ZIMBABWE Stock Exchange-listed mobile network operator Econet Wireless reported a strong performance for the half-year to August 31, 2021, with a ZW$7,9 billion profit in historical terms, up from a l...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 05:30hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Dandemutande, Facebook in Wi-Fi hotspot deal
WHOLLY Zimbabwean information communication technology (ICT) solutions provider, Dandemutande Investments, has collaborated with Facebook to launch Wi-Fi connectivity services in Zimbabwe. Cod...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Things to consider before buying or selling cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies came to offer solutions to the flaws in the current financial system. They create an alternative to the fiat currency that is digital, decentralized, and available for everybody; all ...Published: 18 May 2021 at 11:00hrs | 30 | by Staff Writer
Zimra rubbishes SA minister's claims on border chaos
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has dismissed claims by a South African government minister that congestion at Beitbridge Border Post is attributable to the use of a manual system to clear comm...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
New online trends
VR and AR have been on the headlines for a while. Voice shopping is expected to be one of the biggest trends in 2019. Everything that looked trendy in 2018 will either continue to trend in 2019 or exi...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:21hrs | 3 | by Staff Writer
Econet launches new credit scheme for civil servants
Mobile Network operator, Econet has launched a new credit scheme that will enable civil servants to acquire smartphones at zero deposit and a combo of monthly data and voice calls for $12 per month....Published: 18 Aug 2017 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Starting a mobile phone repair business
LAST week I had an opportunity to visit a reputable mobile phone service centre in Harare and yes it was quite a revelation. Having spent more of my working career around software, computers, laptops,...Published: 25 Apr 2017 at 13:58hrs | 1 | by Robert Ndlovu
Airbus A350 comes to Harare
History was made yesterday afternoon when the first African-owned Airbus A350 touched down at Harare International Airport, in a clear testimony of the aviation industry's confidence in Zimbabwe....Published: 16 Jul 2016 at 07:58hrs | | by Nyemudzai Kakore
Mobile technology puts African business owners in the driving seat
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, July 2, 2015/ -- With smartphone penetration ramping up across Africa, the continent's businesses have an opportunity to use mobile technology to become more efficient, pro...Published: 02 Jul 2015 at 10:26hrs | 13 | by APO
WhatsApp activates calling feature
Making phone calls using instant messaging service WhatsApp has quietly become a reality, albeit on an invite-only basis for Android users.Last year, WhatsApp announced plans to introduce...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 12:17hrs | 3 | by Sapa
Econet partners with Apple
Econet Wireless has entered a partnership with multinational mobile phone manufacturer Apple and is now an exclusive provider of its products in Zimbabwe.The company has other partnerships wit...Published: 24 Jun 2014 at 15:26hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Econet pushing for smart-phone penetration
Econet Wireless says it is making inroads to increase smart phone penetration in the country with a view to increasing broadband usage.Speaking at an investment forum, Econet chief executi...Published: 29 May 2014 at 21:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Latest version of Sage Pastel Evolution includes mobile module
The Pastel division of Chips Enterprise Solutions has announced the new modules and features that will be included in the latest version of Sage Pastel Evolution, Version 6.82, which is due ...Published: 02 Jul 2013 at 06:46hrs | 3 | by Mike Hamilton
Nokia introduces Nokia Lumia 925
London - Nokia today introduced the Nokia Lumia 925, a new interpretation of its award-winning flagship, the Nokia Lumia 920. The Nokia Lumia 925 introduces a metal design and showcases the latest Pu...Published: 14 May 2013 at 16:33hrs | 1 | by Tech Reporter
Google launches 'Bouncer' service
Google has announced it's new security solution for Android codenamed 'Bouncer' which will be scanning existing and future apps in the Android Market."Here's how it works: Once an application ...Published: 06 Feb 2012 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
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