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…

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…

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…

NetOne, Heal Us Zimbabwe Launch 23-Day Walkathon to Fight Drug Abuse

Staff Writer When NetOne and Heal Us Zimbabwe joined forces to launch a 23-day walkathon from Beitbridge to Harare, they were not simply organising a march. They were making a…

NetOne Aligns with Vision 2030 at Inaugural Policy Expo

Staff Writer State-owned mobile telecommunications operator NetOne has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Zimbabwe’s digital transformation agenda, declaring that it is “not a spectator in Zimbabwe’s growth story” but a…

NetOne Tees Up Hope: Telecom Giant Raises Awareness for Childhood Cancer

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka BULAWAYO — When the final putt dropped at the inaugural NetOne-KIDZCAN Golf Tournament at Bulawayo Country Club, the scorecards told only part of the story. Beyond the…

‘Leadership Is About Impact’: NetOne CEO on Winning Top Award

Staff Writer NetOne Group CEO Engineer Raphael Mushanawani, was named Overall Platinum Winner and the Best CEO at the Zimbabwe CEOs Network Awards for his leadership philosophy, and vision for…

AI Without Networks Is Just an Idea: NetOne GCEO Outlines Blueprint for Zim’s Digital Future

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka HARARE – Telecommunications lies at the very heart of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and NetOne is building the digital foundations upon which Zimbabwe’s future economy will stand.…

NETONE AT 30: FROM CONNECTIVITY TO NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION

How Zimbabwe’s Pioneer Mobile Network Became a Driver of the Digital Economy Staff Writer In 1996, Zimbabwe stood on the threshold of a communications revolution. Mobile telephony was still in…