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More Africa NewsZimbabwe: Powertel entrusts the modernization of its network to the Ghanaian company Vobiss for $100 million

November 27, 2023by myles0

Powertel wants to support the Zimbabwean government’s digital transformation ambitions. The company plans to invest 570 million in its telecoms network over the next seven years. Powertel Communications, a subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA Holdings Group) specializing in the provision of fiber optic internet, on Thursday, November 23, signed a memorandum of understanding...

More Africa NewsZim’s TelOne invests $2.4 million into broadband network upgrade

November 6, 2023by myles0

TelOne, a Zimbabwean telecoms company, committed $2.4 million in the most recent upgrade of its broadband network, allowing it to increase capacity and reduce connectivity latency. This is despite the fact that legacy loans and network vandalism affecting 30 000 subscribers continue to be big drain on profitability. TelOne operates landline phone, VoIP, and data...

More Africa NewsZimbabwe: regulator authorizes further increase in telecoms tariffs

October 26, 2023by myles0

Since 2019, Zimbabwean telecoms operators have been authorized to increase their prices several times in order to face the challenges of the local operational context. The last price adjustments date back to February and April 2023. The Posts and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has approved a further increase in tariffs for services provided by...

More Africa NewsEconet booths improve Zimbabwe’s financial inclusion

October 20, 2023by myles0

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has set up banking booths in rural areas to allow people to conduct financial transactions. Pensioners can now access their funds through the programme, thanks to a collaboration between the country’s largest operator and the government’s National Social Security Authority (NSSA). The company says the initiative will reduce the need for underserved...

More Africa NewsZimbabwe: regulator relocates 11 telecom towers to expand coverage of mobile services

October 19, 2023by myles0

The penetration rate of mobile telephone services in Zimbabwe is 91.9%, according to the latest official statistics. However, the actual figures are expected to be lower as some people have multiple SIM cards registered in their name. The Posts and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) says it has funded the relocation of 11 telecoms network towers...

More Africa NewsZimbabwe: Econet Wireless strengthens its mobile roaming offer

September 26, 2023by myles0

Econet Wireless dominates the Zimbabwean telecoms market with nearly 70% of the shares according to the regulator’s statistics. Its competitors are Telecel, TelOne and NetOne. Telecommunications operator Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has announced that it is strengthening its mobile roaming services for both its subscribers traveling outside Zimbabwe and subscribers of other networks visiting the country. The company...

More Africa NewsZimbabwe is set to get Starlink before South Africa

September 22, 2023by myles0

An apparent standoff over licensing rules in South Africa means the country’s impoverished northern neighbour is set to get Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet first. It has emerged that Zimbabwe’s Postal & Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, also known as Potraz, is likely to approve an application by SpaceX to launch Starlink services in the Southern African country....

More Africa NewsZimbabwe: Powertel will invest $570 million to extend the coverage of its fiber optic network

August 9, 2023by myles0

Zimbabwean service providers are stepping up initiatives to meet the growing demand for high-speed connectivity and bridge the digital divide in the country. Last June, the telecom operator Econet announced a project to extend and modernize its network. Powertel Communications, a subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA Holdings Group) specializing in the supply of...

More Africa NewsZimbabwe’s PowerTel plans USD50m investment

August 7, 2023by myles0

PowerTel Communications, a subsidiary of Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), says it plans to invest more than USD50 million to expand its fibre infrastructure and improve connectivity in rural areas of the country. A report from News Day says the upgrade work is being carried out in conjunction with improvements to ZESA’s electricity supply network...

More Industry InsightsEconet upgrades network as data, voice demand surges

July 19, 2023by myles0

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is deploying a virtualised core network to replace the current core network system in response to the demand for data and voice services. The company announced the infrastructure buildout this week, saying the usage of voice and data for the quarter ended in May, grew by 30% and 31 %, respectively. Zimbabwe’s...

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