NetOne @30: From a mobile network to a digital economy powerhouse
“Thirty years later, NetOne’s story is inseparable from Zimbabwe’s own story of resilience, innovation and progress,” the company said in a statement marking its Pearl Anniversary.
By Sharon Sibindi
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China rises as Africa’s leading tech partner: A comprehensive analysis of two decades of win‑win cooperation
Africa’s electrification rate climbed from 28% in 2000 to 58% in 2025, with around 35% of new electricity connections supported by Chinese‑backed power projects.
By Saxon Zvina
May. 28, 2026
Towers without customers: NetOne LTE expansion and revenue it hasn’t found
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) quarterly reports confirm the build happened.
By Valentine Muhamba
May. 22, 2026
Telecoms margins squeezed as costs outpace revenue
Zimbabwe’s telecommunications sector came under pressure during the final quarter of 2025 as surging operating costs and aggressive infrastructure investments outpaced modest revenue growth.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 8, 2026
Local ISPs cut prices as Starlink shakes Zimbabwe’s data market
The arrival of Starlink, with entry packages shared among households for as little as US$10 a month, has forced a strategic rethink among established players long reliant on high mobile data tariffs
By Allen Mangava
May. 5, 2026
Potraz boss honoured for stellar performance
Dr. Machengete’s recognition continues a streak of honours.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 24, 2026
Zim pushes tech-driven disaster preparedness
GOVERNMENT has moved to strengthen disaster preparedness and response through the validation of the National Emergency Telecommunication Plan (NETP) and the Early Warning Systems
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 10, 2026
Finding ‘salvation’ next to the church security fence
Nothing unites residents like free Wi-Fi in a struggling economy, where data is expensive.
By Evans Mathanda
Feb. 20, 2026
Zimbo caught in P80 000 scam in Botswana
A ZIMBABWEAN national allegedly masqueraded as a Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) official and defrauded a citizen of over 80 000 pula.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 19, 2026
