Econet bemoans Zimbabwe's high inflationary pressures
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.
Tawanda Karombo
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Weak Zim currency causes substantial hike in telecom tariffs
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.
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Free-falling Zimbabwe currency prompts telecom tariff hikes
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.
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Zimbabwe targets 75% internet penetration by 2025
Zimbabwe's mobile penetration rate is expected to increase to 75.4 % by 2025 from the current 61.3%.
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Zimbabwe telcos given green light on 50% tariff increase
Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Econet Zimbabwe have welcomed the development.
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Loadshedding hits Zambia and Zimbabwe’s telecoms industry
Consumer and industry watchdogs express concern and say energy is a key sector behind economic development.
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Zimbabwe’s Tano Digital Solutions in recruitment drive
Latest development emerges after JSE-listed Altron sold businesses in Botswana and Mozambique.
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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%.
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Interest in VoIP increases as Zimbabwe businesses lean on broadband
Latest data from telecommunications industry regulator reflects impact of stronger uptake of broadband.
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Zimbabwe approves 61% telecoms tariff increase
Consumers brace for massive spike in internet costs as Postal & Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) gives the go-ahead.
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Union demands Zimbabwe’s Telecel be placed under corporate rescue
Application filed at Harare High Court.
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Zimbabwe’s telecoms weighed down by beleaguered economy
Country’s internet penetration rate drops by 1.6%, according to industry regulator.