Wicknell Chivayo refuses to pay US$75,000 as Starlink deal flops… Potraz grants his company another license
- by My Zimbabwe News
- Oct 20, 2024
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This incident adds to Chivayo’s growing list of financial controversies. The NewsHawks investigation also highlights his involvement in the US$100 million Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) tender scandal, where he allegedly failed to pay his jailed business partners, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, their share of the proceeds. This, coupled with his March trip to the US to pursue the Starlink deal, has intensified scrutiny of his business practices.
Despite these controversies, Potraz has recently granted IMC Communications, a company owned by Chivayo, an internet service provider (ISP) licence. This licence allows IMC to pursue a partnership with Starlink as a reseller in Zimbabwe, potentially opening new avenues for the company.
IMC chairman, Wilson Manase, expressed optimism about the company’s role in Zimbabwe’s digital transformation. He stated: “As we roll out our services, we are fully committed to meeting and exceeding the service standards set by POTRAZ, ensuring that every Zimbabwean has access to reliable, affordable and innovative ICT services.”
This statement suggests a commitment to providing services despite the ongoing controversies surrounding Chivayo.
The granting of the licence to IMC places them among several ISPs vying for Starlink partnerships in Zimbabwe. The state-owned TelOne, already a provider of fibre-based broadband, is also among the approved partners. Starlink’s hardware is priced at US$350 with a US$50 monthly subscription, or a cheaper US$200 hardware cost and US$30 monthly subscription for its Starlink Mini. A significant prize for Zimbabwean firms is securing contracts to supply Starlink equipment to government departments.
Manase further elaborated on IMC’s ambitions, stating: “Our network infrastructure will enhance digital connectivity and support the rapid growth of e-commerce, e-government and digital entrepreneurship which are key drivers of growth in the modern economy.”
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