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No company is safe from hacking attacks: Potraz.

Potraz director for data protection Tsitsi Mariwo who was representing director general Gift Machengete said the digital economy without consumer protection will be disastrous.

By Evans Mathanda and Nicole Madziwa Jun. 22, 2024

No company is safe from hacking attacks: Potraz.

Shift in stance, or move to appease discontent?

Starlink costs US$109 per month for 200Mbps, unlimited download speed, which would drop to below US$50 should the government grant it a licence.

By Tatira Zwinoira and Blessed Ndlovu May. 24, 2024

Shift in stance, or move to appease discontent?

Tighten laws to control internet: Potraz

In Zimbabwe, the highest visited online sites include pornography and betting sites, with children being the most viewers and consumers of the adult content.

By Brent Shamu Apr. 18, 2024

Tighten laws to control internet: Potraz

Protect consumers, Govt tells Potraz

Machengete was accused of lying, with critics arguing that Zimbabwe has the most expensive data and the worst network coverage in the region.

By Gracious Daniel Mar. 22, 2024

Zim mobile phone usage climbs up

Mobile internet and data subscriptions climbed 7,5% to 10,65 million, with penetration reaching 70,1%.

By Problem Masau Jan. 1, 2024

Forex challenges choke telecoms operators

The industry regulator said this had seen players failing to provide services in some remote areas of the country, cutting off some sections of the population from the global world.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Dec. 29, 2023

Forex challenges choke telecoms operators

Potraz defends tariff hikes

Machengete also dismissed claims that Zimbabwe had the most expensive data tariff in the world, saying the information was "misleading and malicious."

By Donald Nyandoro Oct. 30, 2023

Breaking digital barriers: POTRAZ empowers visually impaired individuals with ICT skills

ZAVH executive director Timothy Mudarikwa also added that as the digital world evolves, people with disabilities need to continue learning and exploring.

By Innocent Muraiwa Oct. 11, 2023

Breaking digital barriers: POTRAZ empowers visually impaired individuals with ICT skills

Potraz appeals to govt on US$ pricing

The country’s telecommunication sector has been facing a serious pricing headache on the back of a biting hyperinflation and an unstable macroeconomic environment.

By Julia Ndlela Sep. 3, 2023