Robert Mugabe

Did Mugabe set a precedent for ICT management in Zimbabwe?

Country's former leader has died and is likely to be remembered for, among other things, his crackdown on social media freedom.
Tawanda Karombo
1:30
Oct 4, 2017

Zim to lean on tech-savvy allies

Mugabe could engage with the likes of China or Russia to clamp down on what he says is abuse of social media and other technology platforms.
1:20
May 3, 2017

Mugabe faces growing social media activism

Campaign organisers vow to continue protesting as the government drafts legislation to control growing social media activism.
1:30
Sep 12, 2016

Zimbabwe govt leans in on OTT

Telco industry regulator announces tender for installation of National Central Subscriber Information Database System.
1:40
Aug 31, 2016

Social media on the front-line of Zim unrest

Authorities refute claims social media would be shut down amid increasing tension over country's controversial cybercrime bill.
1:40
Apr 5, 2016

Mugabe considers 'Great Firewall of China'

Zimbabwe President voices strongest indication yet of intention to regulate OTT services.
2:10
Feb 16, 2016

Zimbabwe: Politicians ignite Twitter with bitter exchanges

Officials freely communicate across social media platform.
1:30
Dec 2, 2015

Zimbabwe, China clinch FTTH deal

Fibre-to-the-Home fibre optic project receives a boost after two countries cement a string of investment deals.
2:20
Sep 16, 2015

Social media users let fly over Mugabe's speech spectacle

Officials scramble onto networks to manage response.
1:40
Aug 31, 2015

Zimbabwe: govt moves to streamline broadcasting

$125m earmarked for migration strategy, according to ruling party.
1:40
Mar 12, 2015

Mugabe endorses cancellation of Telecel licence

Telecel is the second largest telecoms operator in Zimbabwe.
1:10
Feb 5, 2015

Mugabe's tumble an instant hit on social media

The Zim president fell down after addressing supporters at Harare international airport.