ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera Sets the Record Straight on the New Licensing Requirements for WhatsApp Group Administrators in Zimbabwe
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ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera Sets the Record Straight on the New Licensing Requirements for WhatsApp Group Administrators in Zimbabwe

Technology tamfitronics ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera Denies Claims of New Licensing Requirements for WhatsApp Group Administrators in ZimbabweZimbabwe’s Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Tatenda Mavetera, has refuted claims suggesting that WhatsApp group administrators in the country will need to acquire licenses or face penalties.Minister Mavetera addressed the issue after widespread reports alleged that the government planned to implement regulatory measures for WhatsApp group administrators through the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).Also Read: Here’s How Much POTRAZ Will Charge for WhatsApp Group Licenses in ZimbabweTechnology tamfitronics Rumours of Licensing Fees Stir Public ConcernAccording to circulating reports, POTRAZ was said to be introducing licensing requirements for administrators of WhatsApp groups, with fees purportedly ranging from $50 to $2,500, depending on the group’s nature and function. Minister Tatenda Mavetera Denies Claims of New Licensing Requirements...
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Former Minister Criticizes Tinubu’s Cabinet Reshuffle As Politically Motivated
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Former Minister Criticizes Tinubu’s Cabinet Reshuffle As Politically Motivated

Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics A former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has voiced his dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, labelling it as uninspiring and politically driven.Shittu shared his views on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” program on Thursday, just a day after the President’s significant overhaul of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).President Tinubu’s recent government reshuffle involved the dismissal of five ministers, the redeployment of ten, and the introduction of seven new ministerial nominations, currently pending Senate confirmation.However, according to Shittu, these changes seem to prioritize political considerations over the infusion of expertise into the cabinet.He said, “If you look at the changes we had yesterday (Wednesday), I doubt whether it is necessarily bringing in superior minds or better minds, in terms of governance, in terms of expectations, in terms of performance.“As far...
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Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike reacts to burning of three local government offices in Rivers State
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Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike reacts to burning of three local government offices in Rivers State

Politics tamfitronics Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has blamed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for the ongoing political unrest in the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike accused Fubara of inciting violence by proceeding with local government elections despite legal concerns.“No person who believes in peace and stability of any nation will say he supports violence, will say he wants to support destruction, will say he doesn’t want people to live in harmony,” Wike said.The minister emphasized the importance of understanding the root causes of instability, highlighting that a refusal to respect the rule of law is a recipe for chaos. “When there’s violence, when there’s instability, it’s for you to ask questions: what has led to the violence, what has led to the instability, what has led to destruction?”...
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