What’s going on with Steward Bank & RTGS transfers?
Last weekend Steward Bank undertook a massive system upgrade. The bank said that it was switching to the more modern Temenos T24 R19 Core Banking System. This upgrade was, according…
Local solar startup receives cash grant from GSMA Innovation Fund
A local solar startup called Zonful Energy has received financial backing from the GSMA Innovation Fund for Mobile Internet Adoption and Digital Inclusion.Zonful Energy sells modular and scalable solar system…
POTRAZ to install call monitoring system for “revenue purposes”
Late last year, the Postal and Telecommunications Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) called for input from stakeholders on its proposed Telecommunications Monitoring System and Revenue Assurance (TTMS) regulations.The system is supposedly…
Kwekwe-based carmaker secures US$1 mil deal with US firm
Hende Moto, a Kwekwe-based carmaker, has secured a deal with US-firm Max Sound Corporation which will see the latter providing high definition audio equipment for the former’s vehicles.“We have the…
First Capital disrupts digital banking
First Capital Bank has recently introduced two enhanced digital capabilities that will positively reshape the customer’s online banking digital experience. To create an easier customer service journey, they have launched…
Rural push spurs NetOne growth…… troubled giant adds 500 000 OneMoney subscribers
STATE-RUN mobile telecoms firm, NetOne says last year’s strategic expansion into outback markets lifted subscribers for its mobile money platform, OneMoney by 500 000, giving it fresh impetus. Boardroom squabbles…
Zimra to acquire US$2m surveillance drones
Zimbabwe will speed up the process of buying drones worth US$2 million to be used at all ports of entry to reduce smuggling, while plans are at an advanced stage…
Cassava urges caution ahead of the Easter
STOCK Exchange-listed fintech giant Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe has joined public health authorities and the Government in urging the public to exercise cautious ahead of the Easter holidays, urging the use…
Domesticating ICT sector value chain is the way to go
DEVELOPING and strengthening value chains is one of the proven strategic approaches towards creating a vibrant industrial base and a thriving economy. For developing countries like Zimbabwe, which is driving…