StarLink relief for Zimbabwe’s frustrated internet users
ISPs brace for competition as users expect faster, more reliable internet connectivity later this year.
Tawanda Karombo
1:20
NetOne network upgrade debacle piles on PR pressure
Zimbabwe MNO forced to issue numerous statements to explain network service outages.
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Ballooning inflation bursts Zimbabwe’s mobile telecommunications bubble
Industry regulator releases report documenting impact of economic challenges on mobile telecommunications.
2:10
Zimbabwe changes tax regulation on data, smartphones
Government looks to generate more revenue from employees that work from home.
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Zimbabwe advances on US$71m mobile broadband project
Collaboration between Huawei and NetOne officially enters third phase.
3:20
Wallet-agnostic Swish Pay commercially available in Zambia
Platform pilot test in January, now rolled out by NetOne Group.
1:20
Mobile money fuelled expansion strategy pays off for NetOne
Zimbabwe telecommunications company confirms increase OneMoney subscribers.
1:40
NetOne’s US$71m network expansion project enters next phase in Q1 2021
ICT Minister confirms details of the third phase.
2:30
Drop in subscriber numbers leaves Zim telcos scrambling
Companies may have to ramp up promotional activities as consumers continue to feel the economic pinch.
2:20
Zimbabwe’s worsening situation piles on pressure for telcos
Shortage of forex, inflation among the growing list of challenges.
2:40
Data price hikes leave Zimbabwe subscribers fuming
Mobile operators Econet and NetOne announce increase in tariffs, including social media bundles.
1:20
Zimbabwe telcos link up on COVID-19 hotline
State-owned NetOne and TelONe confirm contributions.