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Nettcash’s the only privately owned mobile money service selling ZESA. How did it pull it off?
The sale of prepaid electricity has been opened up to Nettcash, the youngest mobile money service which has no visible ties to the government. Just how did Nettcash pull this off when other operators like EcoCash and Telecash are being excluded?
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Econet now offering 1 GB for $1 in latest data bundle adjustment
Econet has generously adjusted the Dream Data Bundles that were introduced last month. 1 GB of data is now going for $1 and 3GB for $2. The validity period has also been changed to a 10 pm to 8 am window.
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Local internet provider, Powertel is insolvent
According to a report from the Auditor General, Powertel, a state-owned Internet Access Provider(IAP), is technically solvent. It is one of 23 parastatals that experienced losses between 2012 and 2014.
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Tengai’s partnership with Econet triggers backlash
Some readers argued that Tengai, the new online classifieds startup, though registered and fully operational as an entity that is not a subsidiary of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe or the Econet Group, has ties to the mobile operator and is leaning on this association in a way that violates net neutrality.
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Broadband Forum 2015 in pictures
In case you wanted a glimpse of what took place at Broadband Forum 2015, here are some of the moments that were captured.
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Minister confirms government’s move for Telecel, hints at foreign investment
So it’s already been confirmed, the government is moving in on Telecel.Earlier today, the Minister of ICT, Supa Mandiwanzira, responded to questions on the government’s interest in Telecel Zimbabwe. ZARNet, a state owned Internet Provider, has been roped in because the government does not have the immediate capacity to execute this takeover. This will, in…
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Minister of ICT to clarify the Telecel Zimbabwe ownership issue tomorrow
The Minister of ICT, Supa Mandiwanzira, who made the statement that started all this speculation surrounding Telecel, has said that he will share information relating to the government’s interest in the operator tomorrow.
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Are you an entrepreneur? Here’s why you should attend the Broadband Forum
Now that the internet is available, there is need for startups to understand how the opportunities that come with it can be exploited successfully into profitable businesses. The Broadband Forum will provide a platform for aspiring startups to learn from testimonials of successes like Mark Essien’s Hotels.ng in tourism and Emma Kay bringing bozzi.mobi online.
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What can we expect at Zimbabwe’s 1st Mobile Money & Digital Payments Awards?
The Mobile Money and Digital Payments Conference, an awards ceremony that seeks to recognise and honour outstanding performance and innovation in mobile money and digital payments will be held on the 27th of July in Harare
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Government confirms interest in Telecel
The government was offered ownership and control in Telecel Zimbabwe and it has been reported that this offer is being taken up. This comes after the Minister of ICT mentioned this offer in an interview. However, this move doesn’t seem to make sense considering some facts on the ground.
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Infrastructure Sharing: About threats, distrust and the opportunity to be grateful
In threatening Econet with havoc if they don’t share infrastructure, the ministry of ICT missed an opportunity to appreciate the significant contribution that Econet’s investment in infrastructure has made. But all this would be easier to say if Econet themselves were fair in the ecosystem they play in.
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Infrastructure Sharing: purely an emotional debate
Operators would rather “go it alone” than share infrastructure despite the fact that there is an opportunity for cost savings of up to 40%. To the consumer it makes absolutely no sense that they should have to pay higher tariffs for a service when there is a clearly a better way for all stakeholders to…
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Minister of ICT, Supa Mandiwandzira, gives operators 90 day ultimatum to agree on infrastructure sharing
Today at the TelOne and POTRAZ initiated Zimbabwe Infrastructure Sharing debate, the Minister of ICT, Supa Mandiwanzira issued ICT operators with a 90-day ultimatum to share infrastructure or else… Here is […]
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What does Zimbabwe’s insignificant smartphone penetration mean?
The smartphone penetration rate in Zimbabwe is approximately 15% which actually means that about 85% of all mobile communication in Zimbabwe is largely through dumb phones (mbudzi) and feature phones. These are some humbling statistics in terms of what it actually means for developments in broadband.
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Government fires the telecoms regulator POTRAZ board
The board at POTRAZ, the telecoms regulator, has been dismissed following revelations of corporate mismanagement and corruption. This is the latest case of a shakedown on state entities from the Minister of ICT, Supa Mandiwanzira who has emphasized the need for performance and results delivery from the parastatals under his purview.
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The future of WiFi – a techie’s fantasy blended with reality
Mobile and home Internet in the future is going to be accessed mostly through WiFi and IAPs will provide free last mile connectivity, or close to it. WiFi will be available everywhere resulting in the decline of Mobile Data consumption and Voice calls.
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Exclusive: Powertel launches promotion with 15 GB for $35 internet & a $175 unlimited package
Local Internet Access Provider Powertel has unveiled a new set of internet packages for its Winter Data promotion. These packages range from a $35 for 15 GB service to a $175 unlimited uncapped package that brings back an unlimited internet service to Powertel.
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What’s the latest on Zimbabwean e-commerce? Check out these 12 e-platforms
If you thought we don’t have any attempts at online trading and commerce in Zimbabwe, think again. Take a look at these 12 platforms that have been around for a while. Some very big companies like Food World have setup online shops with a variety of payments options you could find anywhere across the world.