Zimbabwe introduces data protection licences

The telco stated yesterday that it has been approved as a Starlink reseller, which will allow it to expand its portfolio and deliver effective connectivity solutions.

POTRAZ has issued a stern warning, saying that the sale or distribution of Starlink user terminals without proper authorisation and clearance is a criminal offence.

The company has called for balanced regulation, a critical step given the increased operational costs driven by inflation and the move to the US currency.

Zimbabwe regulator approved telecom tariff increases with a 100% rise. Econet, TelOne, and Liquid were among the telecom firms who raised their rates last week.

The regulator approved an industry-wide 50 percent tariff increase in February and another 50 percent effective April 1, 2023 for telecom products and services.

Zimbabwe's mobile penetration rate is expected to increase to 75.4 % by 2025 from the current 61.3%.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Econet Zimbabwe have welcomed the development.

Consumer and industry watchdogs express concern and say energy is a key sector behind economic development.

Latest development emerges after JSE-listed Altron sold businesses in Botswana and Mozambique.

Aim to reduce the cost of broadband access from the current rate of 10.1% of a Zimbabwean’s average monthly income, to 2%.

Latest data from telecommunications industry regulator reflects impact of stronger uptake of broadband.