Archive for the ‘Zimbabwe telecoms’ Category

Mobile phone penetration rises in Zimbabwe


59% Zimbabweans have a mobile phone
A new report has revealed that 59 out of every 100 Zimbabweans had subscribed to a mobile phone by the end of last year.

However, this number was still below the average for developing countries of 77 per 100 persons. (more…)

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Internet messaging access in Zimbabwe more than doubles

Thanks to ForgetMeNot Africa and Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s new eTXT service, mobile email and online chat access more than doubles in Zimbabwe. (more…)

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Telecel to give 51% ownership to locals

Zimbabwe’s second largest mobile cellular company, Telecel, on Friday confirmed that it would commit itself to complying with new regulations forcing foreign companies to cede 51% of their shareholding to locals. (more…)

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ICT Bill to be passed by Zimbabwe

Despite its economic crisis, Zimbabwe’s ICT Bill, which would pave the way to improved ICT services in the country, is awaiting approval from the cabinet, before going to the parliament for further scrutinity reports ITNews Africa (more…)

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