The new Econet boss, Samsung’s latest lineup, the ZB App & TelOne’s Agents-...
In this episode of the Podcast, we discuss the TelOne Sales Agents Strategy, the devices unveiled at the recent Samsung Unpacked Event, the ZB Bank App and the new COO of Econet Zimbabwe, Fayaz King....
View ArticleTelecel job cuts, Gtel gets Kenya, Econet Power Solutions & Showmax VOD: Podcast
In this mid-week podcast, we discuss the wave of employment contract terminations that has reached Telecel, ShowMax, the new VOD service, the roaming tariffs that have been reviewed in Southern Africa,...
View ArticleTelecoms job cuts, the Liquid & MTN partnership, TelOne WiFi at Innscor: Podcast
Here is the latest edition of the Techzim podcast. This episode touched on the MTN-Liquid Telecom partnership, the TelOne and Innscor WiFi arrangement, job cuts and salary adjustments in Telecoms as...
View ArticleLiquid Telecom & Hai, POTRAZ on infrastructure(again), cheap phones from...
[powerpress] In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the launch of Hai, an ISP in Zambia owned by Liquid Telecom, the latest on POTRAZ and infrastructure sharing as well as the entry-level...
View ArticleCheaper VSAT in Zim, YoStore, energy alternatives & Econet vs POTRAZ – Podcast
In this episode of the Techzim podcast, we discuss Econet and Liquid Telecom's reaction to POTRAZ's Infrastructure Sharing strategy, the iWayAfrica VSAT products that just got so much cheaper and the...
View ArticleBitcoin for Zimbabwe, Digital parking, infrastructure sharing & Google – Podcast
This is the latest episode of the podcast which explored topics like the Bitcoin remittance service Bitmari, The Google Logo, digital parking in Harare and telecoms Infrastructure. Articles appeared...
View ArticleGovernment buys Portnet, POTRAZ report, TelOne profits,the M-PESA API : Podcast
In this episode, we discuss the latest POTRAZ report, the new Infrastructure sharing regulations, ZIPCASH's progress in mobile money, the M-PESA API that was shared by Safaricom and TelOne's...
View ArticlePrepaid Water, Muzinda’s free websites, Viva Mobile & the Apple Event: Podcast
[powerpress] The highlight for most techies this week will be the Apple Event that is happening today in the USA. In this podcast, we briefly touched on some of the speculation around new Apple product...
View ArticleTelOne & Huawei deals, MTN & zero-rated VOD, Footballzone, Telecel promos:...
Here's the latest episode of the podcast which touches on TelOne and its deal with Huawei, FrontRow, the VOD service for MTN which is now being offered through zero-rated data, the latest Telecel promo...
View ArticleAudio: Supa Mandiwanzira takes swipe at Econet for pulling out of...
In a recent radio interview, the Minister of ICT, Supa Mandiwanzira, chided Econet and Liquid for pulling out of Infrastructure sharing deliberations. Articles appeared first on Techzim; Audio: Supa...
View ArticleLiquid’s expensive bandwidth, rogue economics in Zim telecoms &...
In this podcast, we discuss the comments shared by the Minister of ICT in a recent interview on ZiFM Stereo that touched on Infrastructure sharing. Articles appeared first on Techzim; Liquid’s...
View ArticleSolar geysers, ZOL free WiFi, Econet LTE & the long winter – Podcast
Local internet provider ZOL has made its WiFi hotspots free again, with some Ts and Cs of course. However, this shows how the model for WiFi rollout can be tinkered with. In this episode, we discuss...
View ArticleInternet for Africa, LTE from Telecel, Econet job losses – Podcast
[powerpress] In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the LTE opportunity for Zimbabwe and how Telecel is approaching it, the 100 employees retrenched at Econet, Tecno entering the Zimbabwean...
View ArticleTech beyond the phone, NetOne & Econet results, Mozido & mobile money in...
This episode of the podcast features a discussion on the latest results from Econet and NetOne, the future for mobile money in Africa being eyed by Mozido and Nettcash, and how Zimbabwean telecoms will...
View ArticleCelsys shutdown, Muzinda & e-lancing, online ticketing – Podcast
In this episode we discuss the closure of Zimbabwean tech and printing company Celsys Zimbabwe, the e-lancing platform from Muzinda hub and the startup National Tickets. Articles appeared first on...
View ArticleMxit’s demise, Zimpapers going digital, Tengai/Ownai, ShonaNdebele Tutor:...
Mxit, the most successful African social media platform so far (in terms of user uptake at least) closed its operations a week ago. in this podcast we discuss some of the challenges that it met and...
View ArticleMTN’s $5,2 billion problem, City of Harare Online, iROKO Global, Liquid in VOD
We discuss the MTN $5,2 billion penalty in this episode of the podcast, while also touching on other highlights in tech this week like iROKO Global’s launch, the City of Harare doing business online...
View ArticleTelecel sold, Zimpost mobile money, digital content theft, Xiaomi in Africa –...
This episode covers the sale of Telecel to the government and NSSA's involvement, the theft of digital content, Zimpost's payment platform and the changing African devices market. Articles appeared...
View ArticleTelecel under the government, Propertybook, Steward Bank agents, Startup...
We discuss the future of Telecel in this podcast, along with talks on a real estate listings startup called Propertybook, the Steward bank agent banking partnership with Zimpost and the startup...
View ArticleBlack Friday deals, Econet in court, Seldon closed, Zim’s domain issue – Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss some of the Black Friday deals, including some that will last over the next few days. We also discuss Econet's court case, the return of Ownai, Zimbabwe's domain issue and...
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