By Nigel Gambanga Facebook recently issued a statement celebrating a major milestone for its instant messaging service, Messenger. It now has 1 billion active users. This was accompanied by a congratulatory message to all Messenger users complete with an interactive emoji. The 1 billion mark is a notable achievement not…
By Nigel Gambanga 6 local commercial radio stations in Zimbabwe are at risk of getting their licences suspended or cancelled after failing to go on air for close to 18 months. This was shared by the Minister of Media, Information and Broadcasting Services, Chris Mushowe while giving the parliamentary committee…
By Nigel Gambanga The Zimbabwean government is in the process of identifying new buyers for the digital dividend spectrum which was initially sold to local mobile operator NetOne after the mobile operator failed to pay the $200 million required for it. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Digital migration project in funding…
By Nigel Gambanga The energy regulator, ZERA (Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority), has rejected an application made by companies under the national power utility ZESA Holdings for a tariff increase. Articles appeared first on Techzim;No power increases in Zimbabwe as regulator turns down ZESA’s application for tariff increase …read more Read…
By Garikai Dzoma It would seem while there is a concerted effort by various financial institutions to market their plastic money offerings no one seems bothered by the fact that there is still a limited number of places where you can use these cards anywhere. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Zimbabwe…
By Nigel Gambanga The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has delivered a ruling ordering all Zimbabweans to pay the broadcaster licence fees irrespective of which service provider they decide to use. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Consititutional Court orders all Zimbabweans with gadgets that can receive signals to pay ZBC licence fees…
By Nigel Gambanga He also pointed out how the government has no intentions of regulating social media but it would consult citizens should the need to do so arise. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Minister of ICT says Zimbabwean government will consult citizens if need to regulate social media arises …read…
By Nigel Gambanga The chairman of the TelOne board, Charles Shamu, recently revealed that 80% of its subscribers are business consumers versus the 20% retail users. These business clients or wholesale consumers are split between the private sector (which makes up 60% of TelOne’s wholesale clients) and the government. Articles…
By Nigel Gambanga Now, Twitter has decided to change that. It announced a new online application process for account verification. Anyone who believes that their account should be verified because of their influence or the potential risk of being impersonated can apply online. Articles appeared first on Techzim;Now everyone can…
By Nigel Gambanga In the first four months of 2016 Showmax also managed to double the number of its active users, a key indicator considering the slew of pay TV alternatives that viewers can migrate to. Articles appeared first on Techzim;African VOD service Showmax maintains growth targets, doubles active users…