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Zimbabwe telcos given green light on 50% tariff increase

Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Econet Zimbabwe have welcomed the development.
Stanley Karombo
2:10
Jun 7, 2022

Tax fraud, data black market trigger tech response by Zimbabwe’s govt

Officials roll out telecommunications traffic monitoring system in bid to curb ongoing threats to operator’s revenue base.
1:40
May 20, 2022

Zimbabwe’s telcos agree to share and share alike

Infrastructure sharing agreements in place as years of negotiations bear fruit.
1:40
Jan 8, 2021

Zimbabwe’s Econet capitalises on boost in digital traffic

Onset of COVID-19 appears to be boosting digital adoption and related support services such as SMS and data.
2:10
Dec 18, 2020

Telecoms keeping Zimbabwe’s economic hopes alive

Mobile data, voice usage surges despite drop in active subscriptions, according to Potraz report.
2:10
Dec 11, 2020

Zimbabwe’s Econet Wireless hikes tariffs

Company said adjustments are in response to inflation, local currency devaluation and increasing network input costs.
1:50
Nov 30, 2020

Zimbabwe: ZWL$8bn earmarked for ICT investment

Fibre optic network, digital broadcasting and online public services identified as key focus areas.
1:50

Zimbabwe sees ICT masterplan as economic lifeline

Country’s government announces SMART Zimbabwe 2030 to fully develop sector as the foundation of economic rehabilitation.
2:30
Sep 16, 2020

Drop in subscriber numbers leaves Zim telcos scrambling

Companies may have to ramp up promotional activities as consumers continue to feel the economic pinch.
1:50
May 15, 2020

Zim telcos receive additional spectrum at no charge

Industry regulator confirms resource will only be available until end of 2020.
2:00
Nov 8, 2019

Zimbabwe wants more MNOs

Telecommunications industry regulator says it is considering proposals from local and foreign venture capitalists.
1:30
Jul 10, 2019

Zimbabwe preps MVNO framework to support 'national telecoms evolution'

Regulator confirms intention to implement legal framework in preparation for 'evolution of the national telecom sector.'