NetOne is the first cellular network operator in Zimbabwe based on Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). The company was launched with 500 lines during the World Solar Summit in September 1996 in Harare. The network has since expanded from 500 to an aggregate customer base of 4 million connected subscribers with a market share of 36,6%. NetOne, a private company wholly owned by government, was formed as a subsidiary of the Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (PTC) in 1996. Its main focus and objective was to introduce and offer mobile cellular telecommunications to complement the fixed line telecommunication services offered by PTC.
Location: Zimbabwe, Harare Province, Harare
Employees: 501-1000
Founded date: 1996
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| 24.02.2025 | The Digital Revolution: Mobile Gaming's Impact on Zimbabwe's Entertainment Landscape | Zimbabwe is witnessing a digital revolution. Mobile gaming is reshaping entertainment and connectivity. Once a niche, it has exploded into a mainstream phenomenon. Thousands of players from diverse backgrounds are now engaged in online casi... |
| 24.02.2025 | The Digital Revolution: How Mobile Gaming is Reshaping Zimbabwe's Entertainment Landscape | Zimbabwe is witnessing a digital revolution. Mobile gaming is at the forefront, transforming how people engage with entertainment. Once a niche, mobile gaming has exploded into a mainstream phenomenon. It’s a vibrant tapestry woven from the... |
| 24.02.2025 | The Future of Food: Kinish's Rice Revolution in Dairy Alternatives | In the heart of Tokyo, a quiet revolution is brewing. Kinish, a food tech startup, is on a mission to transform the dairy industry. With a fresh infusion of ¥120 million ($800,000) in seed funding, they are poised to redefine how we think a... |
| 24.02.2025 | Zimbabwe: How Mobile Gaming Is Transforming Entertainment and Connectivity in Zimbabwe | Mobile gaming has seen explosive growth in Zimbabwe over the last decade, with online casino games such as roulette and slots becoming increasingly popular. What was once a niche industry is now a mainstream form of entertainment, attractin... |
| 07.11.2024 | NetOne launches $1-a-month healthcare plan in Zimbabwe | Sveiki, Victoria from Techpoint here, Here's what I've got for you today: How to handle employee exits Moniepoint hires ex-Stanbic IBTC’s CFO Healthcare for $1 in Zimbabwe Healthcare for $1 in Zimbabwe NetOne just rolled out a new $1-a-mont... |
| 25.09.2024 | Zimbabwe: Mobile Phone Subscriptions Near 15 Million - Report | Mobile phone subscriptions are nearing 15 million while data and internet subscriptions increased in the second quarter of the year, as the country continues to adopt information communication technologies, Information, Publicity and Broadc... |
| 13.08.2024 | Zimbabwe: Technology Brings Transparency, Efficiency to Council Operations | Conrad Mupesa — As the country leaps towards a digital economy with the Government taking a deliberate stance towards increasing digital literacy, local authorities have also started reaping benefits from the geographic information system (... |
| 23.07.2024 | Zimbabwe: Netone Doubles Data Traffic | NETONE recently made headlines with a 93,99 percent surge in data traffic, the first quarter report released by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has revealed. The growth sheds light on the evolving... |
| 14.05.2024 | Zimbabwe to revive mobile money service it once blamed for currency crash | Zimbabwe will allow mobile money agents, once blamed for fuelling the collapse of the now-defunct Zimbabwean dollar, to operate again to boost the use of its new gold-backed currency. Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, founded by tycoon Strive Masiy... |
| 16.04.2024 | Zimbabwe: Minister of ICT Launches 'Digitalize Zimbabwe' Initiative in Domboshava | In a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday, the Minister of ICT, Postal, and Courier Services, Honorable Tatenda Mavetera, took the helm in introducing the Digitalize Zimbabwe initiative to the community of Domboshava. Joined by Dr. Chirume, th... |
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