Zimbabwe

26 Apr 2013 uMAX becomes Zimbabwe’s lowest priced broadband ISP
4 Apr 2013 Powertel eyes licence renewal
3 Apr 2013 Aquiva to deploy LTE
13 Mar 2013 Telecel Globe FY revenues drop slightly to USD90.7m
5 Mar 2013 POTRAZ plans universal service licence and shared infrastructure
26 Feb 2013 Upwardly mobile Telecel launches post-paid campaign, reveals expansion plans
11 Feb 2013 Econet aims to boost local share ownership
17 Jan 2013 Spiritage (Brodacom) assets to be acquired by Kingdom Bank
16 Jan 2013 Telecel outlines plans for 2013
7 Jan 2013 Telecel Zimbabwe still breaching foreign ownership rules
26 Nov 2012 POTRAZ targets improved coverage in remote areas
19 Nov 2012 Zimbabwe planning further fibre investment
15 Nov 2012 TelOne implements billing solution from FTS
14 Nov 2012 uMax completes Harare WiMAX network rollout
6 Nov 2012 PowerTel launches new short-term wireless broadband offerings
1 Nov 2012 BonCom talks to TelOne over possible tie-up
29 Oct 2012 Econet reports interim results
29 Oct 2012 Vimpelcom explores sale of African, Asian units
16 Oct 2012 Liquid connects Zimbabwe to WACS
2 Oct 2012 EcoCash attracts 1.7m users in first year
1 Oct 2012 POTRAZ looks at LRIC model for mobile tariffs
25 Sep 2012 Econet’s mobile money service thrives while Telecel’s dives
19 Sep 2012 Telecel to deploy 200 new base stations, NetOne roams in SA
18 Sep 2012 Investment talks between TelOne and Telkom break down
13 Sep 2012 Econet aims for 100% mobile coverage in Zimbabwe within three years
3 Sep 2012 Telecel Zimbabwe continues network expansion
28 Aug 2012 Econet ordered to resume interconnection with NetOne; increases capacity to ten million
24 Aug 2012 Econet cuts services to NetOne over interconnection fees dispute
23 Aug 2012 New connectivity lined up via Namibia/Zambia WACS link
9 Aug 2012 TelOne cites outdated infrastructure for poor performance
9 Aug 2012 PORTRAZ's legislative proposals include infrastructure sharing
6 Aug 2012 Next phase in deployment of fibre-optic links expected soon
2 Aug 2012 POTRAZ allocates USD24m USF funds for 43 BTS in underserved areas
30 Jul 2012 Potraz eyes new licensing regime to boost mobile sector
20 Jul 2012 Econet says it is owed USD85 million by NetOne and TelOne
16 Jul 2012 NetOne hands Huawei USD200m contract
16 Jul 2012 Econet relaunches mobile WiMAX
10 Jul 2012 Telecel Zim heralds two millionth SIM
4 Jul 2012 NetOne upgrades billing and customer care systems
3 Jul 2012 TelOne Zimbabwe expands ADSL coverage
3 Jul 2012 Brodacom gets USD30 million funding to finance rollout
26 Jun 2012 TelOne owed more than USD200m in unpaid bills
22 Jun 2012 Utande launches consumer/SME WiMAX service
1 Jun 2012 POTRAZ says TelOne’s fixed line total ends stagnant period, driven by ADSL
1 Jun 2012 NetOne reaches 1.6 million users, but Telecel disputes ‘second-place’ claim
25 May 2012 Econet secures USD307m funding
9 May 2012 No new licences on offer in Zimbabwe
8 May 2012 TelOne expands ADSL reach
25 Apr 2012 Econet Wireless sees 24% jump in FY sales
18 Apr 2012 Aquiva Wireless launches VoIP in Zimbabwe
19 Mar 2012 Brodacom introduces new unlimited on-net tariff
12 Mar 2012 Econet gets a million mobile money users
6 Mar 2012 Aptics launches WiMAX and VoIP in Zimbabwe
5 Mar 2012 Aquiva launching VoIP in April
22 Feb 2012 Econet cable plans cause confusion
31 Jan 2012 Verizon extends ‘Private IP’ service to Africa, Middle East
26 Jan 2012 Econet Wireless launches VoIP
24 Jan 2012 Econet’s Liquid swallows ISP ZOL
13 Jan 2012 Telecel investing USD70m this year in network
12 Jan 2012 TelOne’s Zim-SA cable delayed until mid-year
4 Jan 2012 NetOne makes mobile broadband available to pre-paid users
21 Dec 2011 TelOne has 2,600 ADSL subscribers; wireline users decreasing
12 Dec 2011 NetOne inaugurates new switching centre
7 Dec 2011 TelOne nearing comprehensive ADSL launch
7 Dec 2011 Econet claims 1.7m mobile broadband users
25 Nov 2011 Telecel Zimbabwe in USD70m investment drive
10 Nov 2011 Alvarion WiMAX fine and dandy for Dandemutande
13 Oct 2011 NetOne close to 3G launch
6 Oct 2011 Econet’s H1 net profit up 16% on 24% sales hike
4 Oct 2011 Angolan interest in buying NetOne
24 Aug 2011 NetOne says broadband online by year-end
29 Jul 2011 Airspan equipment powering Zimbabwe WiMAX network
29 Jul 2011 Fibre-optic links to be completed in November
19 Jul 2011 MTNL eyes TelOne, but no bid until end of year?
7 Jul 2011 Seacom connecting Zimbabwe
5 Jul 2011 Internet charges 'soon to come down'
30 Jun 2011 SEACOM and TDM ink deal to connect landlocked Zimbabwe
21 Jun 2011 NetOne signals mobile broadband launch, promises the world
20 Jun 2011 New WiMAX operator wants interconnection for mobile VoIP services
20 Jun 2011 Econet BlackBerry service ‘banned’
6 Jun 2011 Econet catches 1.8m in its web
19 May 2011 Econet investing USD400m, entirely self-funded
16 May 2011 Telecel 3G pilot in final stage
12 May 2011 Subscriber base shrinks following mandatory registration
11 May 2011 TelOne to resume fibre-optic project
3 May 2011 Econet transfers 49% Ecoweb stake to Liquid in USD70m partnering deal
26 Apr 2011 2.4m unregistered user losses confirmed
21 Apr 2011 Econet posts strong FY results as economy improves
14 Apr 2011 30% of SIMs to be disconnected as mobile user registration completed
4 Apr 2011 TelOne’s EASSy cable link switched on
31 Mar 2011 Orascom confirms talks in progress to reduce Telecel Zimbabwe stake
16 Mar 2011 NetOne sets up mobile money transfer service
16 Mar 2011 SEACOM expands network to five extra countries
15 Mar 2011 TelOne receives GSM licence
10 Mar 2011 NetOne confirms talks to sell 49% stake
4 Mar 2011 NetOne not sharing, cries Telecel
18 Feb 2011 Final warning to unregistered Zim SIM owners
29 Dec 2010 Telecel Zimbabwe launches mobile banking
16 Dec 2010 Econet’s total investment to reach USD900 million in coming months
10 Dec 2010 Econet hollers for its dollars at TelOne
8 Dec 2010 Hurrah in Harare! TelOne completes fibre link; but trumped by Econet?
8 Dec 2010 High five for Econet!
25 Nov 2010 TelOne ‘nearly there’ with international fibre link
25 Nov 2010 Telecel goes per-second
18 Nov 2010 NetOne claims to be the 'wide boy' of Zim market
12 Nov 2010 Telecel Zimbabwe IPO on hold for Orascom-Vimpelcom negotiations
8 Nov 2010 TelOne’s fibre rollout ‘to be completed this year’, says minister
5 Nov 2010 Econet says 100,000 3G/WiMAX broadband users signed up in a month
4 Nov 2010 Econet near-trebles subscribers in a year
27 Oct 2010 No Springbok invasion at TelOne, NetOne this year, but on priority list for revamp
22 Oct 2010 Econet relaunches 3G and WiMAX broadband services
23 Sep 2010 Econet slashes international rates; says SA MVNO sold half million SIMs
13 Sep 2010 SIM registration extended to end-February
2 Sep 2010 Zim SIM registration deadline extended
26 Aug 2010 Econet ready to offer per-second billing for all calls
12 Aug 2010 Econet to strengthen Harare network with Swedish credit
8 Jul 2010 Telecel to launch second 3G service by October
23 Jun 2010 Shareholders disagree with Telecel listing proposal
21 Jun 2010 Telecel submits proposals to comply with indigenisation rules
9 Jun 2010 Ericsson expands Econet’s network further
7 Jun 2010 NetOne says USD45m loan will see it increase subscribers to 2m
1 Jun 2010 Telecel targets Q3 launch for GPRS and 3G
10 May 2010 Ecoweb WiMAX launch imminent; rival Aquiva making similar moves
5 May 2010 Telecel Zimbabwe celebrates reaching a million SIMs; flags GPRS, 3G launch
29 Apr 2010 Econet posts financials, claims 233% subscriber growth in a year
23 Apr 2010 Telecel confirms offer of stake to Empowerment Corporation
21 Apr 2010 Government releases funds for fibre connectivity
6 Apr 2010 Telecel Globe reveals Zimbabwe subscribers ‘nearing a million’
31 Mar 2010 Econet’s Ecoweb launching mobile WiMAX next month
30 Mar 2010 MTN's acquisition of NetOne stake may fall through
19 Mar 2010 POTRAZ orders cellcos to register pre-paid users by August
15 Mar 2010 NetOne aiming for 1.6m subscribers by May; five million capacity target
15 Mar 2010 Trouble brewing over Telecel stake?
8 Mar 2010 Mugabe reshuffles state telecoms portfolio, cuts Chamisa’s power
3 Mar 2010 Telkom SA confirms bid for management status at TelOne, but no stake purchase
26 Feb 2010 MTN and Telkom SA place formal bids for NetOne, TelOne; ICT plan launched
22 Feb 2010 Econet subsidiary plans to lower prices with new southern African fibre network
1 Feb 2010 NetOne aims to scrap state procurement board; Telecel to launch 3G by June
29 Jan 2010 Broadlands says ‘4G’ voice/data launch imminent
18 Jan 2010 Econet set to commission 200 base stations, new fibre backbone
8 Dec 2009 First universal services subsidies made available after decade delay
30 Nov 2009 South Africa’s Telkom said to be eyeing stake in TelOne
16 Nov 2009 TelOne admits blocking calls to mobiles to keep head above water
12 Nov 2009 TelOne to expand CDMA coverage – when funds become available
9 Nov 2009 New Zimbabwe fibre operator Aquiva launches construction tender
28 Oct 2009 Econet to launch pre-paid roaming by year-end
5 Oct 2009 Econet gains more expansion funds via exit from KMAL
28 Sep 2009 Econet to expand 3G to all major cities, tourist areas
25 Sep 2009 Eight licensed for VoIP, including three newcomers
11 Sep 2009 TelOne told to halve overdue bills in attempt to collect payment
7 Sep 2009 Telecel aiming to double users by end-October, launch 3G
3 Sep 2009 Econet relaunches GSM payphone service
1 Sep 2009 Econet launches 3G
25 Aug 2009 Net One fishing for capital via IPO, Chamisa suggests
28 Jul 2009 Econet employs Ericsson for three-year expansion
24 Jul 2009 Telecel confirms going ahead with expansion, rejects takeover ideas
22 Jul 2009 Econet launching 3G in August, cuts connection costs
6 Jul 2009 ICT Bill consultation starts
2 Jul 2009 Econet begins USD200m network deployment
15 Jun 2009 Cabinet to approve ICT bill this week
11 Jun 2009 Econet raises investment to boost capacity to five million
8 Jun 2009 Privatisation plan approved by cabinet, TelOne ordered to lower prices
26 May 2009 Powertel to roll out CDMA in Bulawayo
21 May 2009 Telecel releasing 100,000 new SIMs
18 May 2009 MTN pro-active in Zimbabwe plan
12 May 2009 Hey Buddie wanna buy a Zim SIM?
11 May 2009 NetOne sale suspended until global economy improves
30 Apr 2009 MTN wants to enter Zimbabwe
28 Apr 2009 NetOne sale to be flagship of privatisation programme, government hopes
21 Apr 2009 Econet to introduce pre-paid roaming
8 Apr 2009 Econet secures 3G frequencies
19 Mar 2009 Operators to cut tariffs by 40%
10 Feb 2009 Econet presses ahead
3 Feb 2009 VAT reduction for mobile users
28 Jan 2009 Econet’s post-paid services back on
9 Dec 2008 POTRAZ allows cellcos to launch 3G, VoIP
9 Dec 2008 TelOne looks to CDMA to cope with chronic network problems
10 Nov 2008 Econet forced to suspend post-paid services
23 Oct 2008 Econet heading for 1.2m subscribers and beyond
26 Sep 2008 Econet charges for overseas calls in foreign currency
25 Jul 2008 Econet gets 2.5G, 3G approval
5 Jun 2008 Mobile tariffs soar
23 May 2008 TelOne’s Harare CDMA network nears capacity
21 May 2008 3G ‘on its way’ – but who can afford it?
11 Apr 2008 Econet post-paid users forced to pre-pay, must wait for 3G
5 Dec 2007 Outlook grim for Zim SIM users
4 Dec 2007 Econet emerges from ‘crippling’ price freeze, ups tariffs 450%
21 Sep 2007 NetOne to ease congestion in capital
20 Aug 2007 Local consortium wants Telecel; Sawiris keen to offload cellco
17 Aug 2007 Telecel given reprieve
13 Aug 2007 Telecel’s licence cancelled; company launches appeal
10 Aug 2007 POTRAZ to referee Telecel ownership spat
7 Aug 2007 ISPs counting the cost of ‘big brother’ law
30 Jul 2007 Econet’s growth plans on hold
10 Jul 2007 Econet 3G-ready but lacking frequencies
6 Jul 2007 What goes up…
25 Jun 2007 Zimbabwe Online offers Wi-Fi
6 Jun 2007 Econet raises USD15 million for expansion from foreign investor
6 Jun 2007 TelOne launches CDMA
1 Jun 2007 Econet completes GPRS installation
21 May 2007 Econet to trial 3G and resume GSM sales
8 May 2007 Econet seeking 10% share listing
4 May 2007 Econet gets the builders in
12 Apr 2007 Econet stops pre-paid international calls
5 Apr 2007 Econet ready to roll with 3G
2 Mar 2007 NetOne’s new switching centre expands capacity
28 Feb 2007 TelOne plans CDMA rollout
22 Jan 2007 Econet to launch 3G by June
18 Jan 2007 NetOne aims to solve congestion problems
17 Jan 2007 Econet carries out further network improvements
20 Nov 2006 Leo Mugabe pressures Telecel for slice of profits
7 Nov 2006 Cellcos win first battle over international calls
23 Oct 2006 Econet reports 3G deployment progress
28 Sep 2006 TelOne’s internet gateway restored
22 Sep 2006 TelOne turns to central bank to pay international bill
20 Sep 2006 Internet crippled by government bill default
18 Sep 2006 Econet to launch 3G in early 2007
14 Sep 2006 TelOne’s sacking of 1,200 workers declared legal
8 Sep 2006 TelOne seeking foreign funds
7 Sep 2006 NetOne investing in new lines to make up ground on Econet
12 Jul 2006 Econet pursues payphone strategy to help create employment
7 Jul 2006 Econet secures USD20 million loan for expansion
5 Jul 2006 Econet to continue expansion
13 Jun 2006 Telecel testing new mobile soft-switch
12 May 2006 NetOne’s privatisation talks progressing
25 Apr 2006 NetOne fed up with power struggle
24 Apr 2006 Econet pleased with mobile growth
12 Apr 2006 Celtel put off by Zimbabwe’s economic situation
21 Mar 2006 Zimbabwe imposes ‘big brother’ measures on telcos
13 Mar 2006 Econet expects to sign up half a million
6 Feb 2006 NetOne launches USD10 million upgrade programme
25 Jan 2006 Econet Wireless consolidates position
25 Jan 2006 Telecel to make 70,000 new connections available
24 Jan 2006 Mobile tariffs skyrocket in Zimbabwe
10 Jan 2006 Econet to double tariffs
6 Dec 2005 Telecel’s licence could be cancelled
21 Sep 2005 Econet hurries Botswana Altech buyout
12 Sep 2005 TelOne’s debt threatens services
5 Sep 2005 TelOne on the verge of bankruptcy
19 Jul 2005 Econet expansion nears completion
8 Jun 2005 ZWD120 billion worth of TeleAccess shares to be sold?
28 Feb 2005 Econet sets up new headquarters in Botswana to launch global assault
4 Feb 2005 Econet network expansion to double subscriber base by year end
15 Nov 2004 Huawei bags African contracts
25 Aug 2004 Tel-One rolls out radio link to South Africa
23 Aug 2004 Its been a long time coming… but Econet finally increases customer base
22 Jul 2004 Mugabe warns of new draconian security measures
29 Apr 2004 New operator applies for fixed line concession
20 Apr 2004 Econet to remove wireless bottleneck
22 Mar 2004 Celsys reports 4000% jump in turnover
12 Mar 2004 Econet completes upgrade - targets new sign ups
5 Feb 2004 Court raps regulatory body over barring claims
2 Dec 2003 Poor international image derails privatisation drive
3 Oct 2003 TeleAccess struggles to appease regulator
26 Sep 2003 Telecoms sector close to collapse
8 Jul 2003 Teleaccess launch facing further delays
11 Feb 2003 Call termination rates cripple TelOne