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By Nigel Gambanga Bank account holders still need an internet connection to access the various services that each bank is tying together on their applications, something that becomes a challenge if the cost of access is a barrier itself. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Challenges of expensive internet & net neutrality…
By Nigel Gambanga The Zimbabwean government’s interest telecoms infrastructure is meant to provide a platform for the private sector to flourish through the rollout of value-added services and third party providers like Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). Articles appeared first on Techzim;Minister of ICT says government’s investment in telecoms meant…
By Nigel Gambanga With dwindling foreign direct investment (FDI inflows fell by 23% between 2014 and 2015 from US$545 million to US$421 million), remittances are now the second largest form of capital inflows for Zimbabwe behind exports, emerging as Zimbabwe’s leading FDI alternative. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Growing remittances emerge…
By Nigel Gambanga For years, Econet’s relationship with POTRAZ has been turbulent, marred by a number of incidents that include restrictions placed on the operator for attempting to impede competition through unfair promotions, to legal action such as the $132 million lawsuit that Econet filed against the operator at the…
By Nigel Gambanga Speaking at the recent Mobile Money & Digital Payments Conference the Minister of ICT, Supa Mandiwanzira touched on how State-owned mobile operator, NetOne had lost out on the telecoms race. He pointed out missed opportunities and a failure to respond to market dynamics. Articles appeared first on…
By Nigel Gambanga At the recent Mobile Money & Digital Payments Conference held in Harare, one of the issues raised by the bankers was the prohibitive costs of e-payments infrastructure like POS terminals and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). Articles appeared first on Techzim;Zimbabwean bankers lament high costs of e-payments infrastructure,…
By Garikai Dzoma If you want to operate as a proper business (which is what a tech startup should be, it’s not a science project) company registration is important. here is an alternative you can explore. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Your tech startup is a real business – here’s why…
By Nigel Gambanga Zimbabwe’s total number of Point of Sale (POS) terminals has increased from 17,069 recorded at the end of March 2016 to a current figure of 20,000. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Zimbabwe registers a total of 20,000 POS terminals as country embraces digital payment alternatives …read more Read…
By L.S.M Kabweza The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe today confirmed that the mobile money providers are reducing transaction fees effective 1 August 2016 after the regulator engaged them to make transacting affordable to mobile money users. Speaking at the Mobile Money and Digital Payments conference today, the Director of National…
By L.S.M Kabweza Below is the audio of Zimbabwe ICT minister Supa Mandiwanzira responding to statements made by EcoCash Head, Natalie Jabangwe-Morris, who had said that the Econet group needs first to recoup its investment in its EcoCash distribution network, before allowing other players to share its infrastructure. Articles appeared…