Ceteris Paribus: Starlink licencing the talk of town
Starlink's entry into the market, backed by its cutting-edge satellite technology and competitive pricing, these traditional providers are now being forced to
By Tinashe Duma
Sep. 13, 2024
The digital divide's impact on mental health and substance abuse in Zimbabwe
This places Zimbabwe below the global average internet penetration rate of 63.5%.
By Raymond Rusinga
Jul. 21, 2024
Competition for internet, data providers tightens
In its first quarter report for the year, Potraz said they expected the increase in licence applicants to drive investment, competition, and innovation in Zimbabwe’s telecommunication industry.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Jun. 16, 2024
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
Potraz assessing Starlink’s application: Mavetera
Mavetera told legislators during a question and answer session in Parliament that the government welcomes new technologies to enhance Zimbabwe’s digital infrastructure.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
May. 14, 2024
Inflationary pressures threaten mobile operators’ profits in Zim
The Potraz boss said telecoms capital expenditure totalled ZW$314,8 billion (US$51,6 million) in 2023, from ZW$28,3 billion (US$41,35 million) recorded in 2022.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 26, 2024
Digital divide suppressing e-learning: Potraz
Digital divide refers to the economic, educational and social inequalities between those who have computers and online access and those who do not have.
By Brent Shamu
Apr. 23, 2024
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
Internet providers bemoan high taxation
Ncube said the operators feel that there are too many taxes being applied, adding for every dollar earned, US$0,35 went towards taxes.
By Melody Chikono
Apr. 7, 2024
