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By Nigel Gambanga The new platform, which has been launched for primary use through a mobile application, offers a wide range of electronic transactional services which include the option to apply for a loan (this is linked to Getbucks), bill payments (this covers options like ZESA, ZIMRA, DStv and some…
By Nigel Gambanga According to GSMA, the number of mobile broadband connections is expected to triple over the next 5 years. By 2020 Africa is expected to have 720 million smartphones, representing an increase of 494 million new smartphones between 2015 and 2020. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Mobile broadband connections…
By Nigel Gambanga In a recent interview on local radio station Star FM, Supa Mandiwanzira, Zimbabwe’s minister of ICT spoke about how there wouldn’t be any social media regulation unless the need arose – referencing cases of social media abuse that included revenge porn and the encouragement of civil unrest.…
By Nigel Gambanga Kickass torrents like other torrent sites represent the double-edged nature of the internet. While it ensures widespread access to content (which justifies the reference to rights that everyone online is entitled to) it also opens the door to an unfair and illegal distribution of material that creators…
By Nigel Gambanga Verizon, the United States telecoms company has entered into an agreement with Yahoo to buy the web and search company for $4,83 billion. The deal only covers Yahoo’s core internet business and some real estate and does not include Yahoo’s cash, its shares in Alibaba Group Holding…
By Nigel Gambanga The company has entered into an agreement with the National Football League (NFL) to become the exclusive linear TV broadcaster for the NFL in 19 countries (Zimbabwe’s included) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Econet brings NFL & Superbowl coverage to Sub Saharan Africa – signs…
By Nigel Gambanga The one major point of difference that Teta has over other IM services, including WhatsApp, is that its users can send all types of messages including multimedia (video, pictures) for free as long as they are on Vodacom, the South African mobile network. Articles appeared first on…
By Nigel Gambanga NetOne is owed $54 million and this figure includes $11,2 million owed by Firstel Cellular, a service provider contracted by NetOne to handle the signing up of post paid subscribers. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Corruption & mismanagement at NetOne highlighted in audit – operator owed $54 million,…
By Nigel Gambanga Some good news for the 6 million people using EcoCash, Econet’s mobile money service. It has reduced some of its money transfer tariffs. This comes after it also removed merchant payment fees last month. Articles appeared first on Techzim;EcoCash lowers tariffs, maintains charges for cashouts …read more…
By Nigel Gambanga Zimbabwean commercial radio stations are experiencing operational challenges and only one of the newly licensed stations is actually making a profit. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Only 1 of Zimbabwe’s new commercial radio stations is profitable as economy & competition take toll …read more Read more here:: Techzim…