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Zimbabwe ready to roll with broadband plan

Aim to reduce the cost of broadband access from the current rate of 10.1% of a Zimbabwean’s average monthly income, to 2%.
Michael Malakata
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Zimbabwe takes aim at social media

Government appoints task team to monitor social media posts.
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Feb 4, 2021

Zambia’s cyber security stance worries civil rights groups

Government formally introduces Cyber Security and Cybercrimes Bills of 2021.
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Under pressure Zambia shelves cybercrime Bills

Senior official confirms Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Bill as well as the Data Protection Bill have been withdrawn.
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Mnangagwa's crackdown on connectivity continues

Internet restored but WhatsApp, Twitter still down in Zimbabwe as protests enter day four.
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Nov 21, 2018

Cyber security Bills have Zambia's govt stumped

Legal framework under development says Justice Ministry, but questions remain over possible impact on freedom of expression, speech.
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Mar 9, 2017

Zim cyber crime bill needs review claims media group

Media Institute of Southern Africa bemoans proposed legislation in its current form, urges authorities to consider concerns.
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Feb 3, 2016

Zambian media regulator to sue broadcaster

The battle for control of the Southern African country's airwaves heads to court.
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Oct 23, 2015

Zambia's media institute warns govt

Organisation claims recent threats by ministers tantamount to violation of media freedom.
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Jun 24, 2015

Zambia: authorities concede on digital migration policy

Telecoms regulator buckles under pressure over national broadcaster decision.
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Jun 19, 2015

Zambian broadcaster gets ‘sole’ right to flight digital

Media group cries foul over latest development regarding digital broadcasting.
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Mar 27, 2015

Econet Zimbabwe, journos square off

Journalists demand apology following a raid at The Source news agency on Thursday.