Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe commissions 1500km rail fibre network

The project is expected to connect local communities, businesses, and government institutions.
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African finance ministers urge govts to bridge tech gap

The UN’s Economic Commission for Africa is now reorienting its work, with particular focus on technology, infrastructure and climate.
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Chinese miner arrested in Zimbabwe for using Starlink

Authorities are launching state-wide operations to apprehend anyone who uses Starlink services illegally.
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E-hailing company Bolt expands into Zimbabwe

Bolt is expanding into Zimbabwe, its third country in Southern Africa, following a successful pilot in Zambia and operations in South Africa.
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Jan 24, 2024

Zimbabwe cracks down on Starlink users

Authorities are launching state-wide operations to apprehend anyone who is using Elon Musk's Starlink.
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Jan 17, 2024

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.
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Jan 17, 2024

EcoCash increased sixfold in Zimbabwe's turbulent economy

Zimbabwe's most popular mobile money platform has continued to grow, overcoming severe macroeconomic upheavals and capitalising on opportunities to maintain its business performance.
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Dec 5, 2023

Zimbabwe sets aside $9.7 billion for ICT

Zimbabwe has dedicated approximately $9.7 billion to ICT priorities such as infrastructure and the digitally connected economy.
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Nov 3, 2023

Zim's TelOne invests $2.4 million into broadband network upgrade

The most recent network upgrade concentrated on streamlining traffic management and routing processes, the company noted.
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Oct 30, 2023

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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Zim central bank wants mobile money tax repealed

The move by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe comes as the central bank attempts to make its new gold token usable as a means of transaction settlement.
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Oct 25, 2023

Huawei assists Zimbabwe ICT undergraduates

50 undergraduate Zimbabwean university students studying ICT will receive virtual technology training in November.
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Old Mutual Zim reaps start-up investment rewards

The group opened its Eight2five innovation hub in 2020 with the purpose of "creating a place where dreams and ideas can be realised."