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Tawanda Karombo

Tawanda Karombo

Sub Saharan Africa Business, Tech, News and Development Journalist

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Econet leverages AI to enhance operations in Zimbabwe

The telco said as it extends 5G coverage, AI-based apps are becoming core to its operations.

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Internet usage surges in Africa as new connectivity hubs emerge

According to analysts, internet bandwidth in Africa has increased by approximately 40 to 50% during the last five years.

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Econet bemoans Zimbabwe's high inflationary pressures

The company has called for balanced regulation, a critical step given the increased operational costs driven by inflation and the move to the US currency.

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EcoCash increased sixfold in Zimbabwe's turbulent economy

Zimbabwe's most popular mobile money platform has continued to grow, overcoming severe macroeconomic upheavals and capitalising on opportunities to maintain its business performance.

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Zim's TelOne invests $2.4 million into broadband network upgrade

The most recent network upgrade concentrated on streamlining traffic management and routing processes, the company noted.

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Exclusive: Vodacom DR Congo tests 5G as it pushes data, mobile money

Al Americani, CEO of Vodacom DR Congo, spoke to ITWeb Africa about its testing of network upgrades, its infrastructure challenges and the key role that mobile money plays in its offering to the country.

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4G smartphone usage propels Airtel Africa in interim results

Airtel Africa's regional networks are seeing growing data and smartphone usage, with 4G devices accounting for more than 80% of all data access in the last three months alone.

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Weak Zim currency causes substantial hike in telecom tariffs

Zimbabwe regulator approved telecom tariff increases with a 100% rise. Econet, TelOne, and Liquid were among the telecom firms who raised their rates last week.

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Zim central bank wants mobile money tax repealed

The move by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe comes as the central bank attempts to make its new gold token usable as a means of transaction settlement.

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Huawei assists Zimbabwe ICT undergraduates

50 undergraduate Zimbabwean university students studying ICT will receive virtual technology training in November.

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Tupuca seeks financing to expand, develop a super app

Tupuca, an Angolan online food and grocery delivery platform, is capitalising on increased demand for its services and is looking for further funds to expand.

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Sahara Ventures to introduce Tanzanian angel investor fund

As part of his ambitions to form an angel investment fund, Sahara Ventures CEO discussed the startup environment with ITWeb Africa for this story.

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