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Topic : Communications

Why ‘free data’ is a myth

Over the past few years, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has warned that operating costs in the telecoms sector were rising faster than revenues.

By Allen Mangava Sep. 4, 2025

NetOne painting Zimbabwe orange

With the country now painted in NetOne’s unmistakable orange, the question is no longer whether people notice the brand — it is whether they will make the switch.

By Staff Reporter Aug. 17, 2025

Internet suppliers take dispute to the High Court…as court grants Powertel application for arbitrator

POWERTEL Communications has successfully filed an application seeking to appoint an arbitrator in its dispute with Dandemutande Investments after the termination of an internet supply agreement.

By Desmond Chingarande Aug. 13, 2025

Internet suppliers take dispute to the High Court…as court grants Powertel application for arbitrator

Potraz and proactive IoT regulation

Zimbabwe’s Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (Potraz) must act now to forestall such incursions into every corner of our homes

By Evans Sagomba Aug. 1, 2025

US$19,2m govt debt chokes TelOne

Through its own internally generated funds, TelOne has made notable capital investments to support its strategic drive such base station deployment efforts.

By Blessed Ndlovu Jul. 2, 2025

PowerTel to widen fibre optic network

The company operates a licensed optic fibre backbone network under the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Jun. 27, 2025

PowerTel signs fibre access deal with Paratus

The first phase, to be completed within the next six months, will link Plumtree, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, ultimately connecting Zimbabwe to broader regional fibre corridors.

By Freeman Makopa and Ashton Ndakusiya Jun. 17, 2025