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TelOne grows public WiFi presence, now has over 100 hotspots nationwide

TelOne, the Zimbabwean fixed telecoms operator recently shared information on its WiFi hotspots. According to Chipo Mtasa, TelOne's Managing Director, the operator currently has 103 hotspots nationwide.

June 27, 20162

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If you are a ZOL Fibroniks subscriber this simple hack will save you $10

If you are a ZOL Fibroniks subscriber on a capped package this simple hack will save you $10 or get you an extra 5 GB of data.

June 6, 20162

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ZOL slashes prices of its topup bundles, now offers 1 GB for $3

Good news for anyone on a capped package from ZOL - The internet service provider has slashed the prices of its top-up bundles for its Fibre to the home service ZOL Fibroniks and its Pay as You Go Wimax service.

June 6, 20168

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Econet set to launch free WiFi as You Go service -Here’s what it could be about

Mobile network operator Econet is set to launch a Free WiFi as You Go service. Though the details aren't clear yet, here's what we think it could be about.

June 2, 201610

Broadband

Telecel introducing free Facebook browsing

Now, it seems that its launch is around the corner. It turns out that some Telecel subscribers have already been accessing Free Basics through a zero rated Facebook experience.

June 2, 20161

Security

Zimbabwe is the world champion of pirating software

May 30, 201620

Broadband Legislation

The online gambling experience is already here

May 23, 2016

Broadband

Netflix’s fast.com is the simplest way to check your internet speed

Simplicity is where a new site by Netflix, fast.com excels. One simply has to go to the url and that's it! The service tests the speed and gives you one figure - the download speed.

May 19, 201614

Broadband

TelOne and ZOL go at each via adverts… which one is cleverer? (Update)

May 18, 201626

SI, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, RBZ Blocked Funds

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Zimbabwean banks begin restricting Telegraphic Transfers (Updates)

May 18, 201646

Broadband

Dandemutande entering EBITDA profitability. Here’s the ownership structure after merger

According to the results, Dandemutande, after years of losses, was now entering profitability at an EBITDA level based on the 2015 fourth quarter performance.

May 17, 2016

Broadband

Facebook launches Free Basics in Nigeria while Zimbabwe launch still awaits approval

Facebook continues with its quest to offer the word free internet through its Internet.org initiative. Just recently it launched its Free Basics service in Nigeria through a partnership with Airtel.

May 16, 20162

Broadband

MISA & POTRAZ open dialogue on net neutrality as Zimbabwean internet use falls prey to silos

Earlier today the Media Insititute of Southern Africa (MISA) and the local telecoms regulator, POTRAZ, brought together the country's internet service providers and mobile networks operators for a discussion on net neutrality.

May 16, 20162

Broadband

Local betting is flourishing, spurred by the internet

May 16, 20161

Broadband

Dandemutande expands VSAT lineup, launches mobile satellite solution

Despite a strong focus on VSAT solutions in the past through its subsidiary iWay Africa, this is the first time that Dandemutande has provided a mobile satellite solution, something that points to an increased focus on the revenue potential of a diversified VSAT services portfolio.

May 11, 20168

Broadband

Dandemutande to keep iWay, Utande, Africa Online & uMAX separate brands

A Dandemutande representative told us recently that the company will keep the AfricaOnline, uMax, and iWayAfrica brands going separately.

May 9, 2016

Broadband Startups

As Zimbabwe announces Bond Notes, how can tech help

May 6, 201614

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Broadband

Active fibre links in Zimbabwe double as market embraces faster, reliable internet solutions

The number of active fibre links in Zimbabwe increased by 101.4% in the last quarter of 2015 rising from 6,875 links to a total of 13,849 active links in just three months.

April 25, 20164

Broadband

Opera includes a free VPN in its latest browser release

April 21, 20163

Broadband

ZOL caters for price sensitive market, launches new fibre package priced at $29 for 15GB

Local internet service provider, ZOL has launched a new $29 for 15 GB fibre to the home package called ZOL Fibroniks Lite which is targeted at the more price sensitive internet consumer.

April 6, 201643