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Important role of data protection officers, controllers in Zim firms

THE advent of stringent data protection regulations across the globe is reshaping how organisations manage personal data.

By Jacob Mutisi Mar. 7, 2025

Important role of data protection officers, controllers in Zim firms

South African rand weakens as investors await local inflation data

State power utility Eskom suspended rotational power cuts, known locally as load shedding, on Wednesday.

By Reuters Feb. 26, 2025

South African rand weakens as investors await local inflation data

Is artificial same as human intelligence? An exploration

AI uses algorithms and complex machine learning techniques to analyse and interpret vast amounts of data and make decisions based on the data.

By Evans Sadomba Jan. 17, 2025

Is artificial same as human intelligence? An exploration

Court denies Zim activist Rusere freedom

Rusere is said to have left Zimbabwe on an unknown date without a valid passport and through an unidentified port of entry or exit.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Jan. 9, 2025

Court denies Zim activist Rusere freedom

“Cyber and Data Protection regulations unconstitutional”

Veritas said everyone was entitled to seek, receive and communicate ideas and information.

By Priviledge Gumbodete Nov. 25, 2024

Cyber and data protection regulations unconstitutional

The regulations, in other words, are grossly disproportionate and go far beyond anything permitted by the Constitution.

By Veritas Nov. 24, 2024

No licences for WhatsApp groups, says minister

“This claim is not applicable especially to players who do not collect and process PII for commercial or business use.

By Staff Reporter Nov. 10, 2024

No licences for WhatsApp groups, says minister

Statutory Instrument 155 of 2024: A new era for data protection in Zimbabwe

The regulations, which came into effect on September 13, 2024, introduce a licensing regime for data controllers and mandate the appointment of data protection officers (DPOs).

By Beatrice Moyo Oct. 6, 2024

Statutory Instrument 155 of 2024: A new era for data protection in Zimbabwe

Village Rhapsody: Data analysis in Zimbabwe: A balancing act between progress and privacy

Government agencies, businesses, and civil society organisations should work together to develop and implement comprehensive data protection laws and regulations.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Sep. 15, 2024