Internet suppliers take dispute to the High Court…as court grants Powertel application for arbitrator
POWERTEL Communications has successfully filed an application seeking to appoint an arbitrator in its dispute with Dandemutande Investments after the termination of an internet supply agreement.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug. 13, 2025
PowerTel to widen fibre optic network
The company operates a licensed optic fibre backbone network under the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jun. 27, 2025
PowerTel signs fibre access deal with Paratus
The first phase, to be completed within the next six months, will link Plumtree, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, ultimately connecting Zimbabwe to broader regional fibre corridors.
By Freeman Makopa and Ashton Ndakusiya
Jun. 17, 2025
Powertel invests US$5,5m in dual gateway into SA
A dual gateway refers to a setup where two internet gateways are used to manage and route traffic between a local network and the wider internet.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 26, 2024
PowerTel seeks suitors in network revamp project
The company has indicated it intends to improve the availability of affordable internet through eight internet gateways.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 22, 2024
Powertel plans US$570m ‘datafication’ drive
A total of US$4 million will be spent on internet of things (IoT) services, and up to US$112 million on mobile access.
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 4, 2023
Powertel rolls out power back-up on its network nodes
The Zesa subsidiary is responsible for telecommunications infrastructure development, virtual private networking, high speed internet provision
By Freeman Makopa
May. 11, 2023
