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We have taken note of the numerous complaints and views from consumers on the continuous receipt of the SASAI SMS. We are engaging the service provider and will communicate further developments.
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Let me hasten to say that I am very cognisant of the challenges we face in this digital era, saddled with disruptive novel technologies, thus we have a shared responsibility we should bear to safeguard our digital infrastructure, the entire cyberspace our people and our children.
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Congratulations to the Zimbabwean/ Iranian students who have been awarded the Most Creative Idea certificate at the WSIS19 Hackathon in Geneva , Switzerland. Their innovative presentation was “ hacking solutions for lifelong learning livelihoods “
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Zimbabwean students from various universities are currently taking part in the WSIS 2019 Hackathon in Geneva Switzerland, showcasing ideas and innovative prototypes. 20 countries are registered to participate and this was facilitated by the Ministry of ICT through POTRAZ.
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Consumers have the right to access factual information. We have been inundated with enquiries regarding the authenticity of an article trending on social media on mobile data prices. Below are the obtaining out of bundle prices for mobile data for the SADC Region.
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BREAKING NEWS:
Floor price increases have been suspended with immediate effect.
@SupaCollinsM
has given a clear directive to this effect
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Bundled data tariffs in Zimbabwe are at USD 1.30 against a regional average of USD 1.46
@KMutisi
@OpenParlyZw
@ZBCNewsonline
@daddyhope
@matigary
@TateMavetera
@nickmangwana
@HeraldZimbabwe
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Mobile Network Operators in Zimbabwe are charging US 0.53 cents per MB compared to a regional average of US 4.32 cents per MB
@KMutisi
@OpenParlyZw
@ZBCNewsonline
@daddyhope
@matigary
@TateMavetera
@nickmangwana
@HeraldZimbabwe
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POTRAZ invites applications for scholarships from students who have been accepted at State universities for undergraduate degree programs in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) related disciplines. Open link to apply:
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Happening Now at the Telecommunications Indaba
@econetzimbabwe
Deputy CEO Mr Roy Chimanikire took heed of the request for data usage alerts and also warned Consumers against Data shock or billing shock where they unknowingly use a lot of data mainly on social media
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POTRAZ joins the fight against cholera with a donation of $200 000. In the picture POTRAZ Acting DG , ENG Baxton Sirewu hands over the Cheque to MOH.
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A graphical comparison of Mobile Data Prices in the SADC Region shows that Zimbabwe has comparable data prices to other countries in the region
@KMutisi
@OpenParlyZw
@ZBCNewsonline
@daddyhope
@matigary
@TateMavetera
@nickmangwana
@HeraldZimbabwe
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Today
@Potraz_zw
is hosting an All Stakeholder Conference for the Telecommunication Sector at Golden Conifer Hotel (Italian Club) in Strathaven. Discussions will be on Tariffs, Quality of Service and Complaints Handling among other issues. Be sure not to miss this event.
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The school holiday has started and our children will spend so much time online, let us protect them from cyber-bullying.
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Zim delegation to MWC24 is led by ICT Minister
@TateMavetera
. The team comprising
@Potraz_zw
@TelOneZW
@NetOneCellular
and
@econetzimbabwe
is meeting with global tech companies to find solutions to connectivity and QoS challenges.
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The Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] prohibits the collection, sharing and distribution of sensitive data without the consent of the data subject.
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Hon
@SupaCollinsM
introducing Telecoms Industry players in Zimbabwe
@TelOneZW
@Telecel_Zim
@NetOneCellular
@econetzimbabwe
@AfricomZim
@liquidtelecom
@PowerTelZW
@Min_ICTCS_ZW
@Potraz_zw
@263Chat
@TechnoMagZw
@Techzim
#WorldTelecommunicationsDay
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Recommendations and proposed strategies by The Telecommunications Operators Association of Zimbabwe (TOAZ) on Enhancing Quality & Affordability of ICT services.
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His Excellency, Cde Dr E.D. Mnangagwa today switched on the fast internet fiber over rail cable in Somabula. It is a joint venture between Bandwidth and Cloud Services Group (BCS) and Dandemutande and stretches from Vicfalls to Beitbridge and Midlands covering 1500km.
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Basic ICT Skills Training Workshop for People with Disabilities by POTRAZ. The 5-day training workshop is happening this week at King George VI Rehabilitation Centre in Bulawayo. A total of 66 learners are being trained and
@ISOCZIM
is facilitating.
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Virtual Commemoration of the Girls in ICT Day now underway. POTRAZ Facebook Page, ZTN, Heart and Soul, Technomag, Radio Zimbabwe, National FM and Facebook pages of all Telecom Service Providers.
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ICT Permanent Secretary, ENG Kundishora and POTRAZ DG , Dr Machengete pose for a photo with Team Zimbabwe soon after the students won the Most Creative Idea Award during the ongoing WSIS19 forum in Geneva
#innovationdrive
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I am also happy to announce that under the Innovation Drive, POTRAZ will fund existing innovation hubs to the tune of ZWL 812, 500,000.00 and a further ZWL 271, 000,000.00 will be churned towards Innovation Partnership programs. POTRAZ DG
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POTRAZ ICT Scholarships Program: A total of 30 students from 7 Universities received scholarships that will cover tuition, accommodation, ICT gadgets & allowances for the duration of their studies.
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Basic ICT skills training for people with disabilities. The 5-day training workshop was this week done in Gweru at Queen of Peace Rehabilitation Centre.
@ISOCZIM
facilitated the training and 30 people with intellectual disabilities and visual impairments were trained.
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This study was carried out by POTRAZ, from 26 June to 12 August 2023. Face to face interviews were administered on a representative sample of Zimbabweans aged 18 years and above, across all the ten provinces of Zimbabwe. Further insights are in the full report.
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The Tower Relocation Program: Karimbika Hybrid Base Station in Uzumba. Sharing infrastructure resources such as base stations reduces operating costs while ensuring affordable services for consumers and at the same time avoiding unnecessary duplication of efforts by MNOs.
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Here are the Top 10 Projects of the 2022 Hackathon. Due to ties, a total of 61 projects ended up receiving sponsorship instead of the initial 50.
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Guest of Honour assisted by Minister Ncube and POTRAZ DG now handing over the govt elearning programe computers to various schools in plumtree
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Today the Minister of ICT is at Sadza Business Centre overseeing the commissioning of the Sadza Community Information Centre. The digital gap is indeed being closed down.
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MNOs need to scale up to include 5G products and applications in their offerings says
@potraz
Vice Board Chair Mrs Viola CHASI who is attending the ongoing MWC24 in Barcelona. Mrs CHASI also stresses the need for regulation that ensures AI does more good than harm.
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The Director General of the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), hereby presents the key trends observed in the Postal and Telecommunication sectors during the third quarter of 2023 as follows:
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POTRAZ Director General, Dr Gift Machengete elected Vice President of the Council of African Regulators at the ongoing Transform Africa Summit in Victoria Falls.
#TAS2023
@MICTPCS_ZW
@InfoMinZW
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❝ I am committed to close the digital divide
and accelerate digital transformation.❞ Get to know the new Director ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), Dr Cosmas Zavazava better by checking his campaign website:
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To a lot of people it’s just another Community Information Centre. But to the St Alberts Community in Muzarabani, it’s a huge milestone, a new way of life in the digital space and a bridge to the digital divide.
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Minister of ICT, Dr. J. Muswere commissioned the Telecommunications Traffic Monitoring System (TTMS) at POTRAZ today. The TTMS is a revenue assurance system that allows POTRAZ to track traffic by operators in realtime hence calculate revenue generated by each operator in realtime
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POTRAZ has agreed with Mobile Network Operators to fund the construction of 15 base stations in underserved areas under the Build, Transfer and Operate arrangement starting this year. ICT Minister.
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Happening now at ZITF
@MICTPCS_ZW
is hosting a Digital Economy Conference where all things digital are being discussed. Stay tuned for updates.
@TateMavetera
@ZBCNewsonline
@HeraldZimbabwe
@NewsDayZimbabwe
@DailyNewsZim
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We are inviting passionate innovators to proffer ideas and solutions that make use of ICTs to solve the socio-economic challenges that are likely to make it difficult for the country to achieve the SDGs beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic. Download form here:
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The POTRAZ DG handed over 180 laptops to the following: Ingutsheni Central Hospital, Chengetai Special School, Nzeve Deaf Centre, Henry Murray, UZ & MSU. With the advent of COVID–19, e-learning is no longer a luxury but a necessity.
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Today, the Minister of ICT, Postal & Courier Services, Hon. T. Mavetera paid a Courtesy Call on Sector Players at the POTRAZ HQ.
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POTRAZ team today after they had finished cleaning up the area around the Harare Drive and Second Street Extension intersection.
#NationalCleanUpCampaign
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In short - tech hubs are breeding grounds providing innovators with the best possible platform to make their ideas a reality. Ideas to make industry more efficient, ideas to make processes more productive and ideas to make systems more resilient. Hon. Dr. Muswere
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All set for the Innovation Drive and Zim ICT Policy launch at the HICC
#ZIMINNOVATE
#ZIMICTPOLICY
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We are coming to you live from Maitengwe, Plumtree in Matebeleland South where POTRAZ is launching a USF Shared Tower
@ShingieMuringi1
@263Chat
@JojMan1
@SupaCollinsM
@Min_ICTCS_ZW
@sbmoyo
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Attention Learners: You can use the Internet advantage when working on your CALA. Visit a Community Information Centre or Village Information Centre near you for free computer and Internet access.
📷
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@Potraz_zw
Director General Dr Machengete says in attending MWC24, the Authority was mainly interested in Cybersecurity, Network Efficiency and Connectivity solutions. The curtain has now come down on MWC24 after an insightful four days of exhibitions and meetings.
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Happening Now at the Telecommunications Indaba
@Potraz_zw
Director General Dr Machengete urges Operators to put in place systems that consistently alert consumers of the amount of Data they would have used.
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Tears and smiles of joy all the way, The top 2 winners of the 5th Edition of the Hackathon.
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Today we join the rest of the world in celebrating the World Telecommunication & Information Society Day. Here is the speech from our Minister of ICT, Postal & Courier Services.
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POTRAZ intends to review the current Domain Name System (DNS) Framework for Zimbabwe. This is intended to address several weaknesses that have been identified to be inherent in the current framework. Everyone should participate. Download the paper here:
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Double header… Today saw the opening of The Murambinda Community Information Centre and The 1st Community Network, The Murambinda Community Network.
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Potraz brings you the, "Favourite Dad Moment" contest.
To enter the contest :
1) Follow our page and retweet this post.
2) Post your favourite moment with your dad picture.
3) The image with the most likes by 20:00hrs will get $50 airtime of their choice.
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Today POTRAZ through USF handed over computers to 8 schools in Masvingo Urban to digitally equip their computer labs. ICT Minister Dr. Muswere and his Deputy Hon. Phuti physically visited all the 8 schools to check on the progress. Next stop... Chiredzi tomorrow.
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Yesterday The Ministry of ICT and POTRAZ were in Midlands the whole day ensuring that rural learners are not left behind in this digital age. 10 schools were commissioned with ICT labs (computers and Internet connection) in Kwekwe, Gweru, Shurugwi and Zvishavane.
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A better-connected Zimbabwe means a more prosperous nation that is connected digitally to the world. The SMART Zimbabwe 2030 Master Plan seeks to exploit the potential of ICTs so that Zimbabwe attains its Vision of becoming an Upper Middle-income economy by 2030.
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We are negotiating with Zesa to prioritise the sector so that data centres, hub sites, and hub centres among others are not subjected to load shedding. Every transaction lost to load shedding translates to revenue lost. G. Manyaya POTRAZ.
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Today we join the rest of the world to celebrate the World Telecommunication & Information Society Day. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency of accelerating digital transformation and advancing the goals and targets of the Connect 2030 Agenda to leave no one behind.
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Today we are commemorating The International Girls in ICT Day at Regina Mundi High in Gweru. Each district in the Midlands Province sent through 100 learners. Girls are being encouraged to take up careers in ICT to participate in the digital economy.
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NOTICE: Public Sensitisation And Awareness Workshops On The Cyber And Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07].
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Join us tommorrow for an indepth understanding of the Cyber and Data Protection Act (Chapter 12:07 as we unpack the rights of Data Subjects in Zimbabwe.
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The ongoing presentations are mind blowing. The hackers surely did their research and homework. Who is going to win is now the big question. We are leaving the hard work to the judges. Well done to all the teams. Results are coming soon.
#HackingForSDGs
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Hama High School student Grace Matibaya expressing her joy and telling the Minister that the CIC is going to be a great asset to the Charandura community.
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Today all roads lead to Manoti in Gokwe where the Containerised Village Information Centre and Post Office is being commissioned. The community now have access to the internet, printing and scanning services, post office and free computer training.
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@BaShonaBaShona
@KMutisi
@OpenParlyZw
@ZBCNewsonline
@daddyhope
@matigary
@TateMavetera
@nickmangwana
@HeraldZimbabwe
Be careful of being used to demonise your country and prevent investors from coming to Zimbabwe on the basis of falsehoods. Peddling such lies is sabotage.
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Hon Kazembe Kazembe leading the Zimbabwe delegation attending the WSIS 19 Forum in Geneva. He will address the Ministerial round table meeting facilitated by the ITU tomorrow.
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Makorokoto! Congratulations to
@georgegenius14
of
#Protonics
. He just won an award at
#ituworld
#soproud
#ZimIctFund
@SupaCollinsM
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Delegates at the ITU-T Study Group 13 Conference took time out today to enjoy themselves at the mighty Victoria Falls.
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Currently taking place; POTRAZ inaugural Local Content Creation Workshop, where we have invited content creators under the banner of Zimbabwe Online Content Creators (ZOCC). The workshop will also decipher the Cyber and Data Protection Act in the context of local content creation
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Zimbabwean Innovators exhibiting their ideas and models on ICT Innovation for sustainable Agricultural Development.
#TAS2023
@MICTPCS_ZW
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African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Commemorations at the POTRAZ HQ today.
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Guest of honour, Chipo Gatsi, first officer Air Zimbabwe addressing the girls. 1000 school girls were drawn from the whole of Masvingo Province.
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Service providers should issue bills which are clear and establish verifiable charges in a format that can be easily understood. Bills should be complete so that consumers can confirm or challenge billing information, including call charges, payments and late charges.
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Key issues under discussion include: USD sales, RBZ foreign currency allocation, FIU directive on physical recharge cards, taxation of the sector, telecoms price adjustments. A collective way forward is being agreed on each issue between the Regulator and the Operators.
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POTRAZ hereby clarifies data tariffs in Zimbabwe as compared to those obtaining in other countries in the region.
@KMutisi
@OpenParlyZw
@ZBCNewsonline
@daddyhope
@matigary
@TateMavetera
@nickmangwana
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Congratulations Sifundo Chief Moyo on being elected The Secretary General of the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU). You have made Zimbabwe and SADC proud.
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Recommendations by
@misazimbabwe
at the ongoing POTRAZ - All Stakeholders Engagement Workshop.
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Potraz and Facebook collaborating to educate consumers on online safety
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This week POTRAZ held a 5-day Basic Digital Skills Training Program for People with Disabilities in Masvingo Province. The Internet Society Zimbabwe Chapter
@ISOCZIM
facilitated the training and 31 people were trained.
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Minister of ICT Hon. Kazembe Kazembe officially opens the Beitbridge Community Information Centre.
#BridgingTheDigitalDivide
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Zimbabwean students pitching their PeerED solution at the WSIS 2019 Forum. The solution will go a long way in solving the problem of poor learning experience due to overcrowded classrooms, a problem in many developing countries.
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Its Hackathon Time again and it is an open challenge. Do you have an idea that makes use of ICTs, or promotes the use of ICTs, to improve the social and economic standing of the country? Follow the link for more details.
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The Minister of ICT, Postal & Courier Services is hosting a dinner on the occasion of the presentation of Zimbabwe’s candidate for the position of Secretary General of Pan African Postal Union.
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POTRAZ is holding its inaugural Hackathon from 5 to 7 February 2020, at Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre, under the theme “
#Hack4SmartSustainableCities
” Participants have been drawn from 9 local universities for the event.
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The Post needs to adapt, diversify and broaden its horizons in this 4th Industrial Revolution. Hon. J.Muswere, Minister ICT, Postal & Courier Services.
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