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Zimbabwe’s Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tatenda_Mavetera/">Tatenda Mavetera</a>, has said the ministry is working in conjunction with the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Postal_and_Telecommunications_Regulatory_Authority_of_Zimbabwe/">Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)</a> to address the recent increase in data charges.
Companies doubled their tariffs recently after <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/10/27/potraz-allows-telecoms-companies-to-double-tariffs-in-zimbabwe-dollar/">POTRAZ gave approval for telecommunications companies</a> in the country to double their tariffs in the local currency (ZWL) creating a public outroar. However, the tariffs in US dollars remain the same.
Economic factors such as currency stability, electricity prices, and fuel costs have fluctuated significantly, leading to the need for a review of the local currency tariffs for telecommunications companies industry experts said. The move by POTRAZ is meant to support the struggling telecommunications sector.
This is the third increase this year due to the local currency losing value against the US dollar. The latest adjustment was made because the currency depreciated by 444% since April. Telecommunications providers raised prices to ensure their services remain valuable.
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According to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gift_Machengete/">Gift Machengete</a>, the Director-General of Potraz, the tariff changes were determined based on the Telecommunications Price Index. However, in an X post seen by Pindula News, the minister suggested the government was working with the regulator to address the public outcry. She said:
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 I have noted the concerns and outcry on the recent increase of data charges and I would like to assure you Zimbabweans that we are working on it together with POTRAZ expeditiously.
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Voice tariffs have doubled to US$0.40 per minute, and data tariffs now stand at US$0.63 per megabyte. However, these rates still fall below the regional average. 
These tariff adjustments may help providers, but they pose challenges for consumers who earn salaries in the local currency. High internet charges have long been a concern, raising the need for pricing limits to protect economically disadvantaged individuals. The sector’s dominance by monopolies and weak regulatory oversight contribute to the problem.
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ICT Minister Says Ministry And POTRAZ Addressing Recent Increase In Data Charges

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Postal_and_Telecommunications_Regulatory_Authority_of_Zimbabwe/">Postal Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)</a> has announced plans to provide mobile computer training in villages starting next year. The goal is to ensure that citizens make full use of the Community Information Centres (CICs).
With nearly 200 operational CICs in Zimbabwe, including in rural areas, POTRAZ aims to equip the public with the necessary skills for efficient internet access and usage. The announcement was made by POTRAZ Director General Dr <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gift_Machengete/">Gift Machengete</a> during the institution’s strategic planning workshop. <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/potraz-embarks-on-village-based-mobile-computer-trainings/">The Chronicle</a> quotes him as saying:
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In 2024 the Authority will start village-based mobile training sessions in basic computer appreciation with a view to improving CIC patronage as people would appreciate the importance and usefulness of the centres more, once they have basic knowledge of computers and the Internet.
Although the number of people visiting CICs continues to increase steadily, the Authority is of the opinion that the CICs are under-utilised, stemming from a lack of appreciation of the benefits of the sites to individuals and communities as well as a general lack of computer skills among rural folk.
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Dr Machengete said 32 additional CICs are currently under construction, bringing the total number of CICs to 202 once they are completed. Dr Machengete considers this a significant milestone in achieving universal access and usage of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Zimbabwe. 
POTRAZ, in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, began commissioning CICs in 2016, with the goal of serving underserved rural communities. They initially targeted to establish a total of 210 CICs.
Most CICs provide various services such as banking, internet access, computer training, research support for schools and communities, and money transfer services. These CICs have also facilitated the establishment of computer laboratories in previously marginalised schools, particularly in rural areas, through the distribution of computers.
<h3>Importance of the POTRAZ program</h3>
This comes amid concerns that Zimbabwe may not be ready to fully benefit from the emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. Many Zimbabweans and institutions are not prepared for AI, despite its potential impact comparable to the Industrial Revolution. The question of whether Zimbabwe is AI-ready was raised at a Unicaf-organized event, and the majority believed that the country was not prepared <a href="https://www.techzim.co.zw/2023/10/zim-not-ready-to-take-advantage-of-what-ai-has-to-offer/">Techzim’s Leonard Sengere</a> reported.
Lack of access to computers and the internet is a major obstacle in utilising AI effectively. Internet penetration stands at 65.2%, while only 58.8% of households have smartphones, and a mere 14.2% of the population has access to a computer. Additionally, only 53% of households have electricity. However, even if individuals themselves do not have access to AI technology, they may still benefit indirectly if the government and private sector utilise AI to improve efficiency and lower costs. Nonetheless, the ideal situation would be for individuals to utilize AI for their own purposes hence the need toward bridging the digital divide.
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