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State closes case in Mamombe, Chimbiri 'fake' abduction
The state has closed its case in a matter in which Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Joana Mamombe and her party comrade Cecilia Chimbiri are being tried for allegedly lying about their a...Published: 21 hrs ago | 927 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe banks have gone rogue
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says most of Zimbabwe's banks have gone "rogue" and are operating in contravention of the country's laws.Writing in his column in The Sunday Mail, he said only 31%...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 10112 | by Staff reporter
Econet boss bags top director award
DEPUTY chief executive officer at Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed telecommunications giant, Econet, Roy Chimanikire was on Friday named Director of the Year for 2021.The director of the year aw...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
Econet cuts physical airtime sales to 10%
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe has reduced physical airtime sales to 10 percent in line with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe directive regarding the phasing out of physical airtime distribution by mobile netwo...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 05:43hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Econet to hike tariffs by 183%
LEADING telecommunications services provider, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited (EWZL), is set to increase tariffs by a total 183% through staggered reviews in the next three months.The develop...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 08:45hrs | 1009 | by Staff reporter
Power outages, vandalism strain Econet operations
TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited says the persistent power outages across the country have adversely affected its operations and increased costs in its attempt to use alternat...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 08:19hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter
Government connects 400 schools to the internet
GOVERNMENT has connected 400 schools to the internet in all the country's 10 provinces as part of an ongoing programme to accelerate the implementation of the national e-learning strategy.The ...Published: 03 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Push for new route to the sea
IN a short four years, President Mnangagwa and his team have ushered in and carried out breathtaking reforms in our national economic management. He is scoring successes in all the fundamental...Published: 01 Aug 2022 at 06:33hrs | 547 | by Monica Mutsvangwa
Zimbabwean villagers climb trees to make cellphone calls
Villagers in many districts in Matabeleland South province have appealed to telecommunications companies to install cellphone signal towers to improve network coverage in their areas.According...Published: 28 Jul 2022 at 06:43hrs | 13175 | by Staff reporter
'Puppets will never rule Zimbabwe'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said time has come to vote out corrupt opposition councillors whose parties have not only run down local authorities but are puppets of Western countries that want to rem...Published: 26 Jul 2022 at 06:37hrs | 854 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa eyes US$500m for expansion
Zimbabwe-born billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, who runs firms including Africa's largest fibre-optic cable network, plans to raise as much as US$500-million to expand his digital infrastructure and servic...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 10:02hrs | 687 | by Staff reporter
3 200 rural schools get free Internet
More than 3 000 rural schools have been earmarked for free Internet connection under an ongoing programme to accelerate implementation of the national e-learning strategy.At least 400 schools ...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 09:58hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Postal, telecoms sector revenue up
TOTAL revenues for the country's postal and telecommunications sector increased by 11% to $43,5 billion during the first quarter of this year, despite depressed consumption, inflation, foreign currenc...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:42hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Manama's radio dream comes alive
THE long-cherished dream of the Babirwa people in Manama to have a local radio station broadcasting in SeSotho is finally coming to life as the Ntepe-Manama Community Radio is expected to go on air ne...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:41hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Tongai Mnangagwa gets rare praises
Residents of Harare South are singing praise and happy that their Member of Parliament Tongai Mnangagwa has initiated several projects that transform the people’s lives.Happyton Mukungatu of...Published: 21 Jul 2022 at 11:48hrs | 10220 | by Nicholas Ncube
Econet says data sales volumes up 58%
LEADING telecommunications company, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ) has seen data sales volumes increasing by 58%, surpassing the voice bundles by a huge margin in a trend which testifies to emerging d...Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 09:19hrs | 134 | 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 ensur...Published: 15 Jul 2022 at 09:05hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Vandalism hits TelOne hard
TELECOMS giant TelOne is incurring huge costs due to vandalism of its telecommunications infrastructure, with the estimated revenue losses averaging US$1 million annually.TelOne corporate comm...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:37hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Businessman fined $20 000 for insulting friend
A BINGA businessman has been convicted of contravening section 88 of the Postal and Telecommunications Act after sending offensive messages to his "best friend."After snatching his best friend...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:35hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter
Figtree earmarked for smart city status
NATIONAL Housing and Social Amenities minister Daniel Garwe has proposed that Figtree in Matabeleland South be developed into one of the country's planned smart cities.Figtree is about 40km fr...Published: 07 Jul 2022 at 08:04hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter
SuperSport Utd dismiss Masiyiwa links
SOUTH African Premiership football side SuperSport United have said their club is not on sale after it was this week linked with a possible takeover by Zimbabwean billionaire, Strive Masiyiwa....Published: 06 Jul 2022 at 18:03hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Econet launches 5G in Victoria Falls
Econet Wireless on Friday officially launched its 5G network in Victoria Falls as the listed telecommunications company expands its rollout of the super-f...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 19:39hrs | 1304 | by Agencies
TelOne groans under sub-economic tariffs
STATE-OWNED telecommunications company TelOne is reeling under high inflation which has impeded profitability while sub-economic tariffs are threatening to sink the firm.TelOne's last tariff r...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 10:04hrs | 781 | by Staff reporter
Strike paralyses major hospitals
WORKERS from other sectors have started joining a tools down job action by health personnel and teachers who are demanding United States dollar salaries.The strike entered its third day yester...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:46hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Econet experienced 'rush hour data outage'
Econet Wireless has apologised to its customers for a three hour data outage that took place earlier in the evening today."We had a data service interruption between about 3pm and 6pm today. T...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Protraz Hackathon: $175m up for grabs
THE Post and Telecommunications Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has launched this year's Hackathon, with $175 million up for grabs for outstanding innovations.To participate in the Hackathon on...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Massive looting of Covid-19 relief funds exposed
A parliamentary report has exposed massive graft, looting and diversion of material and financial resources worth several millions of dollars earmarked for the Covid-19 fight.The Brian Dube ch...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 09:17hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe govt will not snoop on calls'
GOVERNMENT has no plans to snoop on citizens' private phone conversations using the recently launched Telecommunications, Traffic Monitoring and Revenue Assurance System (TTMS), which is meant to figh...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:29hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Scandal-ridden company monitors Zimbabwe calls
THE company which installed a Telecommunications Traffic Monitoring System (TTMS) at the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe headquarters in Harare this week — Global Voic...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 20:42hrs | 2669 | by Staff reporter
Kagonye remanded in custody
THE State has called for a custodial sentence against convicted former Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Petronella Kagonye when the court sentences her today.Kagonye was yest...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:34hrs | 224 | 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 c...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 08:55hrs | 159 | 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 telecommunication...Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 15:23hrs | 4947 | 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 Wo...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:52hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Vandalism costs TelOne US$1m annually
TELECOMMUNICATIONS operator, TelOne, has embarked on a drive to provide wireless or optic fibre network solutions to replace copper installations which have been a target of vandalism across the count...Published: 24 May 2022 at 07:20hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Sitho Mdlalose is Vodacom SA's new managing director
Vodacom Group on Tuesday announced the appointment of Sitholizwe 'Sitho' Mdlalose as the new managing director effective from July 1.Mdlalose, who currently serves as the managing director of ...Published: 11 May 2022 at 18:40hrs | 1067 | by Staff reporter
Time to protect people from their churches
VERY little is known about one of the worst religion-related mass murders and tragedies that occurred in Uganda in 2000 in which 700 Ugandans died. More is known about the 1978 Jonestown massacre in G...Published: 07 May 2022 at 06:20hrs | 385 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Econet extends 5G coverage to Bulawayo
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, yesterday extended its national 5G network to the southern region, by launching the service in Bulawayo.The new network...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:20hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Econet scoops best ZITF stand award
Telecommunications giant Econet Wireless yesterday scooped the award for the best overall stand at this years' Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) for its ultra-modern exhibition stand, which dre...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:10hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Econet extends its 5G coverage, launches super-fast technology in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO - Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, yesterday extended its national 5G network to the southern region, by launching the service in Bulawayo.The ...Published: 29 Apr 2022 at 16:07hrs | 944 | by Agencies
Ex-minister refutes graft allegations
FORMER Public Service minister Petronella Kagonye yesterday appeared in court denying criminal abuse of office charges being levelled against her.In her defence, she said the allegations were ...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:07hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Muswere commissions 10 TelOne LTE in Chitungwiza
INFORMATION Communication and Technology (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere today launched 10 TelOne Blaze LTE service Base Stations in Chitungwiza which are set to service at least 6000 clients.Th...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:38hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
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 quarte...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:41hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Kamambo's Zifa board is the best, says Omega Sibanda
FORMER Zifa vice-president and Member of Parliament Omega Sibanda ranks the suspended Zifa board led by Felton Kamambo as the best to have taken charge of local football, and says their banishment is ...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:41hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
Econet launches 'Smart US dollar Bundles'
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe yesterday launched ‘Smart US Dollar Bundles' that will allow its customers to buy airtime, data and SMS products in US dollars. The company said the development, whi...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:32hrs | 286 | 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 thresho...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 06:47hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo strikes again...calls Strive Masiyiwa a bondnote Billionaire
Professor Jonathan Moyo has once again slammed United Kingdom based telecommunications tycoon Strive Masiyiwa of fleecing his clients through selling his services in exaggerated prices. This was after...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:32hrs | 13493 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mamombe, Chimbiri attempt to block exhibits
CCC members, Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri yesterday mounted another bid to block the State from tendering documentary exhibits, described by the State as critical, into the court's record after ...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:06hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's minister has case to answer
A HARARE magistrate yesterday said former Labour minister Petronella Kagonye has a case to answer on fraud charges after dismissing her application for discharge at the close of the State case....Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:51hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
Government steps up crime fighting technology
THE Government has stepped up efforts in the Safe Cities Project with much ground covered in ensuring that latest technologies are adopted for the concept.Information and Communication Technol...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:30hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe expert eyes global telecoms post
Swiss-based Zimbabwean telecommunications expert Dr Cosmas Zavazava is eyeing the post of director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ...Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:16hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
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