Zimbabwe Tech News TechnoMag
Zimbabwe Tech News TechnoMag
January 31, 2025 at 04:05 PM
*Tune in to StarFM at 6:05 PM for the TechnoMag-NetOne Tech News Bulletin* *And Now In Tech News:* Minister of ICT, Postal and courier services Honorable Tatenda Mavetera, has called for stronger collaboration between the government, private sector, and civil society to combat rising cyber threats. Speaking at the Data Privacy Week Symposium, Honorable Mavetera stressed the urgency of safeguarding citizens’ personal information amidst Zimbabwe’s rapid digital transformation. She said the Cyber and Data Protection Act of 2021 is a critical tool for enforcing accountability among telecom and financial institutions Engineer Lawrence Nkala, the Chief Executive Officer of TelOne, has been appointed as the Board Chairperson of Transmedia Corporation, a key player in Zimbabwe’s broadcasting and telecommunications sector. With extensive experience in engineering, telecommunications, and corporate leadership, Nkala’s appointment is expected to drive modernization efforts and strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure. MultiChoice’s DStv has announced the removal of Yadah TV from its channel offerings, effective January 31, 2025. In an interview with TechnoMag, a representative from Yadah TV stated that their partnership with DStv has end ended, and they are exploring new opportunities to expand their reach and ministry. Yadah TV, owned by Mr Walter Magaya and known for its religious programming, has been a popular channel among faith-based viewers. Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has partnered with Visa to introduce “X Money Account,” a real-time payment service set to launch later in 2025. This service will feature an in-platform digital wallet, enabling users to make peer-to-peer payments linked to their debit cards and transfer funds to bank accounts transforming X into an “everything app,” offering messaging, streaming, and payments. *Tech Tip of The Day:* Enable Gmail offline mode in your settings in order to access your emails while offline. Did you know that when you dial *501# you can join OneMoney's OneHealth Scheme For these and more visit www.technomag.co.zw This StarFm Tech News Segment is proudly brought to you by NetOne the world in one.

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