Zimbabwe telecoms’ ongoing fight for forex
Operators urgently require foreign currency to strengthen capacity to procure raw and packaging materials.
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Ballooning inflation bursts Zimbabwe’s mobile telecommunications bubble
Industry regulator releases report documenting impact of economic challenges on mobile telecommunications.
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Subscriber complaints mount as Telecel Zimbabwe scrambles to address network outages
Company releases a statement citing software challenges.
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Telecel Zimbabwe scouts for investors ahead of expansion drive
Company’s size and situation makes it attractive for equity adjustments and lending, according to chairman.
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.
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Telecel Zimbabwe workers down tools
Employees this week embarked on a strike over poor resources.
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Zimbabwe telecos look to raise tariffs again
Firms in negotiation with industry regulator to agree on third increase.
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Embattled Zimbabwe telcos increase tariffs
Pressure mounts on operators as fuel price increase adds to challenges.
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Zimbabwe curtails mobile wallet functionalities and cash-back
Central Bank issues directive to try to curtail high premiums charged by mobile money agents.
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Zim mobile firms lose subscribers as economy falters
NetOne, Econet and Telecel all record a drop in network users.
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Zimbabwe struggles with slow uptake and use of mobile telephony
Latest consumer satisfaction survey highlights challenges of suppressed income levels, informalisation of economy.
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Telecel Zimbabwe reluctant to activate roaming
Telco cites the impact of continued forex shortage.