Second Republic on The Right Path to Attaining Vision 2030

President Mnangagwa

Lex Hove-Correspondent

Through ground-breaking achievements, the Second Republic is making strides in transforming Zimbabwe into an upper middle income economy by 2030. Zimbabwe’s mobile phone penetration has soared to an unprecedented 97,5 percent, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s technological landscape. According to the latest report from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), the third quarter of the year witnessed a six percent growth in active mobile subscriptions, propelling the country’s connectivity to new heights. POTRAZ director-general, Dr Gift Machengete, gave the statistics in the sector performance report released recently. The report highlighted that active mobile subscriptions during the third quarter surged to 14 794 579 from the 13 995 937 recorded in the second quarter, showcasing an impressive uptake of mobile services across the nation. Furthermore, the report revealed a 4,9 percent increase in the country’s internet penetration rate, reaching a notable 70,1 percent compared to the previous 65,2 percent. Notably, mobile internet and data traffic experienced a 6,2 percent growth, recording a staggering 44,67 Petabytes, up from 42,06 Petabytes. This surge signifies an escalating reliance on digital platforms and an increasing appetite for online services among Zimbabweans. ReadMore