Emmerson Mnangagwa

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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Apr 8, 2024

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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Aug 15, 2022

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.
2:00
Jun 29, 2022

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.
2:10
Dec 6, 2021

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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Feb 18, 2021

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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Jul 23, 2020

Court stays EcoCash search warrant

As telcos, businesses continue to battle COVID-19 infections.