Loadshedding hits Zambia and Zimbabwe’s telecoms industry
Consumer and industry watchdogs express concern and say energy is a key sector behind economic development.
Michael Malakata
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Dollarisation of mobile money transactions in Zimbabwe gains traction
EcoCash Holdings says this is driving up US dollar revenues for mobile money and Fintech companies in the southern African country.
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SA Fintech high dives into Zimbabwe remittance stream
Cross-border Mama Money transfer and banking services provider has partnered with Zimbabwe’s AFC Commercial Bank.
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StarLink relief for Zimbabwe’s frustrated internet users
ISPs brace for competition as users expect faster, more reliable internet connectivity later this year.
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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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Cash still king in Zimbabwe despite mobile money inroads
Despite increasing usage and uptake of mobile money and bank accounts in Zimbabwe, cash is still the most used medium of exchange.
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TCL sets sights on SADC after launching Google TV range in Zimbabwe
Brand has partnered Zimbabwe distributor WRS Switchgear to help it secure 30% market share.
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Low tariff costs dent Econet’s half-year performance
Telco reports a ZW$5,78bn loss in the first half of August.
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Nigerian start-up unveils Omeife, touted as Africa’s first humanoid robot
Humanoid developed by Abuja-based tech start-up Uniccon Group.
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Dolphin Telecoms secures Zimbabwe’s first mobile virtual network licence
Company now country’s fourth mobile operator, but some industry analysts are not convinced.