Zimbabwe, Page 5
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Mon, October 28th, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Microsoft Office 365 launches in Zimbabwe
Microsoft Office 365 has launched in Zimbabwe, extending its trial basis in African markets to commercial availability. → Read more
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Fri, October 18th, 18:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Zimfon’s legality questioned by POTRAZ
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulator Association of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has opposed the local launch of voice-over protocol (VoIP) services from Zimfon, claiming it infringes on national regulations. → Read more
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Fri, October 18th, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
TelOne cancels $80m in debt
Zimbabwean fixed line operator TelOne has announced the cancellation of US$80 million in debt, wiping US$257.82 debt from each of its residential customers. → Read more
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Thu, October 17th, 13:20 · Susan Mwenesi
Mobile use on the rise in Africa – report
Seven out of ten Africans operate their own mobile phones, with Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe seeing the biggest growth in access, an Afrobarometer survey across 34 countries has revealed. → Read more
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Wed, October 16th, 19:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Zimfon Mobile launches Low-Cost facility
Zimfon Mobile, a voice-over internet protocol (VoIP) service provider, has partnered Zimbabwean converged ICT service provider Africom to launch a low priced call-home facility for Zimbabweans in the diaspora that will see subscribers enjoy unlimited calls for as little as US$0.02. → Read more
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Wed, October 16th, 13:00 · Brandon Gregory
Hypercube set to launch in November
Hypercube, Zimbabwe’s first technology hub, is set for launch on Wednesday, November 13, and has a series of events planned to continue the momentum. → Read more
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Wed, October 16th, 10:40 · Kamau Mbote
Huawei hosts national broadband forum in Zimbabwe
Huawei has hosted its Broaderway Forum in Zimbabwe during the third Southern Africa Regional Broadband Next Generation Networks and New Technologies Workshop in Victoria Falls. → Read more
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Mon, October 14th, 19:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Zimbabwe approves combined license deal
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) and the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Holdings have signed an agreement allowing the sale of radio and television licenses together with car licenses. → Read more
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Mon, October 14th, 16:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Zim minister calls for tech innovation
The Zimbabwean deputy minister of higher and tertiary education, science and technology development has called for more innovation amongst scientific and technological innovations for value-enhanced processes. → Read more
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Fri, October 11th, 15:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Bethel Communications to set up plant
Zimbabwean technology company Bethel Communications has announced it will launch a US$5 million plant in 2014 for the manufacturing of technological devices. → Read more
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Fri, October 11th, 13:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Zimfon to launch in Zimbabwe
United States-based voice-over internet protocol (VoIP) service provider Zimfon is to launch in Zimbabwe, extending the VoIP offering through its Africom network. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 19:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Internet is ‘digital oxygen’ for Zimbabwe’s growth – government
Internet will play a critical role in bridging the digital divide in Zimbabwe, according to the government, which has called for more affordable ICT solutions. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 15:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
EcoCash launches saving account
Zimbabwe-based operator Econet Wireless has released a saving account on its mobile money platform, in a bid to lure more customers. → Read more
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Thu, October 10th, 10:20 · Richard Cutcher
Zambia and Zimbabwe are Africa’s “most dynamic” countries – ITU
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released its tech figures and global rankings, showing Zambia and Zimbabwe making above average progress. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 19:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Econet defeats Trustco in court
Zimbabwean operator Econet has won its court case against Namibian technology company Trustco, following an ongoing saga since 2011 about EcoLife services. → Read more
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Tue, October 8th, 11:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Zim bank to commit $54m to TelOne
The Infrastructural Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) will contribute to local operator TelOne’s national fibre optic project by investing US$54 million for its deployment. → Read more
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Fri, October 4th, 11:20 · Selipha Kihagi
OPINION: Zimbabwe’s new communications spying programme is outrageous
The new programme introduced by the government of Zimbabwe to spy on citizens’ communications in a bid to improve national security by reducing crime is outrageous. → Read more
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Thu, October 3rd, 20:00 · Richard Cutcher
New Zimbabwe law an attempt to spy on us – Nigel Mugamu
Zimbabwe’s new spying law was “rushed in” and is possibly a reaction to the Kenyan Westgate Mall attack, according to Nigel Mugamu, creator of the 263Chat social media crowdsourcing platform. → Read more
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Thu, October 3rd, 15:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Econet accused of SMS sabotage
Econet Wireless subscribers have lodged complaints of sabotage following disruptions in bulk SMS services on the Zimbabwean network. → Read more
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Thu, October 3rd, 12:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Zimbabwe introduces communications spying programme
The government of Zimbabwe has introduced a programme to monitor phone calls, text messages and emails of citizens in efforts to improve security. → Read more
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