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Harare, 16 June 2025 – Paratus Zimbabwe, a subsidiary of Paratus Group, has today signed a major deal with PowerTel to launch a new high-capacity national fiber network across Zimbabwe.
PowerTel is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) and is licensed to operate an optic fiber backbone network. Paratus Zimbabwe, a subsidiary of Paratus Group was awarded its communications license in Zimbabwe earlier this year. Together, the partners will combine their strengths and invest equally in the roll-out of high-capacity fiber infrastructure to create a new long-distance fiber network across Zimbabwe and provide cross-border links to Zimbabwe’s neighbouring countries. The first phase of the roll-out within the next six months will be to connect Plumtree, Bulawayo, and Livingstone.
Acting MD of PowerTel Communications, Willard Nyagwande says: “This marks a major step forward in Zimbabwe’s digital transformation because this partnership will enable us to deliver on our mission to provide high capacity and affordable connectivity to the people and enterprises of Zimbabwe. We are proud to be working with Paratus Zimbabwe and to be creating a resilient national long-distance backbone.”
Paratus Group’s Chief Commercial Officer, Martin Cox concurs: “This is very good news for Zimbabwe, and we are delighted to be partnering with PowerTel to bring about this landmark deal. Paratus Zimbabwe will be offering an unmatched service through the Paratus Group’s quality network. By extending our footprint into yet another African territory, we will bridge gaps between neighbouring countries and further strengthen and widen our contiguous network offering.
“The Paratus Group is at the centre of Africa’s digital revolution, driving and reshaping connectivity across the continent. We are building networks and creating the digital arteries that will connect more and more people in Africa and give them the service and the support they need to realise their individual and collective potential.”
Paratus is committed to raising the bar for providing quality connectivity in Africa. With an eye on the future, the group is investing in infrastructure and establishing itself as a key player in delivering integrated network services across the continent. Paratus is managed by a passionate and professional operational team in 15 African countries. This connects African businesses across the continent and delivers end-to-end service excellence. The group’s footprint extends beyond Africa to international points of presence (PoPs) in Europe, the UK, and the US.
On the other hand, PowerTel Communications (Pvt) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), licensed by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) as a Class ‘A’ Internet Access Provider. PowerTel offers a range of connectivity and managed services solutions, including fiber, broadband, wireless, mobile, and voice services.
The overriding PowerTel mission is to put in place the necessary interventions that will determine the future complexion of the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe.
