Zimbabwe approves Starlink licence
The President of Zimbabwe announced over the weekend that Starlink had been licenced by the regulator to provide internet and related digital processing services.
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Zimbabwe adjusts payment systems to align with new currency
The Southern African country introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG - Zimbabwe Gold – its latest attempt to stabilise the economy.
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Zimbabwe’s InnBucks makes a comeback
Suspended in April by regulators, the mobile money application has now confirmed to customers it is fully registered to operate.
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EcoCash pens deal to enable PayPal service in cash-strapped Zimbabwe
Locals can now use PayPal’s Xoom mobile payment service for remittances.
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Zimbabwe hikes taxes on electronic forex transactions
One of the measures government has implemented to try to stop economic nose-dive.
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Internet costs increase in Zimbabwe as ISPs hit with new tax
New 10% excise duty expected to drive up costs and impact internet penetration rate.
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Data Protection Act in force in Zimbabwe
Industry regulator Potraz designated Data Protection Authority.
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Zimbabwe edges closer to official cryptocurrency adoption
Bitcoin and Stablecoins could soon serve as an alternative currency and legal tender.
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Zimbabwe establishes national datacentre amid concern over data privacy
Despite criticism, authorities insist the resource will help digitalise departments and reinforce e-government strategy.
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Econet ordered to stop COVID-19 spam
Zimbabwe’s High Court orders telco to stop sending unsolicited messages to subscribers.
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#ZimbabweanLivesMatter emerges as citizens protest Mnangagwa govt
Zimbabweans flock to social media in response to latest State-of-the-Nation address.
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Court stays EcoCash search warrant
As telcos, businesses continue to battle COVID-19 infections.