Published: 20 October 2025

The Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Tatenda Mavetera, has commended the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) for its exceptional performance in 2024, highlighting its clean audit results, connectivity expansion, and key role in advancing Zimbabwe's digital transformation agenda.

Speaking at the 9th POTRAZ Annual General Meeting, Minister Mavetera applauded the Board, Management, and staff for their professionalism and dedication, which resulted in clean audits for both POTRAZ and the Universal Service Fund (USF) for the 2024 financial year. The event was attended by POTRAZ Board Chairperson Dr. Z. Zvobgo, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Dr. B. Chirume, and the POTRAZ Director General, Dr. G. K. Machengete, among other dignitaries.

The Minister also congratulated Dr. Machengete for being named the Best Performing CEO in the Regulatory State-Owned Enterprises category, describing the recognition as a reflection of effective leadership and institutional excellence.

POTRAZ was lauded for driving digital inclusion initiatives, supporting e-learning programmes, providing ICT training for persons with disabilities, and contributing to the implementation of Zimbabwe's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy.

Minister Mavetera urged the POTRAZ Board and Management to maintain unity, transparency, and a citizen-centered approach in their operations, emphasizing the need for fair tariffs, robust consumer protection, and sustained progress toward achieving Vision 2030.

"Your success is the nation's success. Let us advance together - stronger, united, and focused on national prosperity," she said.
- BD

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