Data Explosion, Voice Collapse: POTRAZ Report Lays Bare Zimbabwe’s Digital Revolution

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka HARARE – Zimbabweans are abandoning traditional voice calls in droves, opting instead for data-driven communication platforms like WhatsApp, Zoom and Facebook Messenger, according to the latest sector…

NetOne at 30: From Zimbabwe’s First Mobile Call to a Digital Future

Staff Writer In 1996, when the first NetOne network went live, mobile phones were a luxury few Zimbabweans could imagine. For most citizens, particularly those in rural communities, reliable communication…

NetOne: The Digital Backbone Behind ZBC’s Z+ Streaming Revolution

Staff Writer The historic launch of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation’s Z+ Over-The-Top streaming platform on 9 July 2026 at Monomotapa Hotel in Harare was more than a media milestone—it was…

Why NetOne Chose Healthcare to Celebrate 30 Years

Staff Writer Chimanimani East — When many organisations celebrate major milestones, they often look inward, reflecting on achievements and corporate success. NetOne chose a different path. As the country’s pioneering…

Mangudya Applauds NetOne’s Milestone Initiative

Staff Writer MUTAMBARA, Chimanimani East — What began as a celebration of NetOne’s 30th anniversary became a celebration of life itself, as hundreds of residents from Mutambara and surrounding communities…

Zimbabwe moves to criminalise malicious AI-generated deepfakes

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe is moving to criminalise the malicious creation and distribution of artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes as Government steps up efforts to combat emerging cyber threats…

Zimbabwe to establish National Cybersecurity Authority

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka HARARE – The Government is finalising a new National Cybersecurity Strategy (2026–2030) that will establish a National Cybersecurity Authority to strengthen the country’s cyber resilience and protect…

NetOne expands coverage to nearly 90% of Zimbabwe’s population

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka HARARE – State-owned mobile network operator NetOne says it has expanded its network coverage to between 85 and 90 percent of Zimbabwe’s population as it continues investing…

NetOne urges Government to remove VAT on ICT imports

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka HARARE – NetOne Cellular has called on Government to remove the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on imported ICT infrastructure equipment, arguing that the move would…

Cyber Threats Know No Borders: Global Experts Gather in Victoria Falls

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka VICTORIA FALLS — Mist rising off the Zambezi provided an apt backdrop this week as Zimbabwe opened its doors to cybersecurity officials, technical experts and law enforcement…