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Zimbabwe internet link restored Zimbabwe internet link restored
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Zimbabwe's internet services have been fully restored after a $700,000 debt was paid to restore the satellite link.Zimbabwe's internet services have been fully restored after a $700,000 debt was paid to restore the satellite link.
Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank bailed out telephone operator TelOne, which owed the sum to Intelsat.Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank bailed out telephone operator TelOne, which owed the sum to Intelsat.
The disconnection earlier this month cut surfing and e-mail activities by 90%, Zimbabwe's ISP association said.The disconnection earlier this month cut surfing and e-mail activities by 90%, Zimbabwe's ISP association said.
But TelOne is warning that they remain saddled with other debts and face severe shortages of foreign currency so problems could reoccur.But TelOne is warning that they remain saddled with other debts and face severe shortages of foreign currency so problems could reoccur.
The firm wants diplomatic missions and internet service providers to pay their monthly subscriptions in foreign currency.The firm wants diplomatic missions and internet service providers to pay their monthly subscriptions in foreign currency.
ZIMBABWE CRISIS Life expectancy 30 yearsHigh dependency on food aid20% adult HIV prevalenceShortages of basic foodstuffsHigh unemploymentInflation 1,200% New high for inflationZIMBABWE CRISIS Life expectancy 30 yearsHigh dependency on food aid20% adult HIV prevalenceShortages of basic foodstuffsHigh unemploymentInflation 1,200% New high for inflation
Zimbabwe is in the midst of an economic crisis, with 1,200% inflation, 70% unemployment rates and shortages of basic goods like fuel and maize. Zimbabwe is in the midst of an economic crisis, with 1,200% inflation, 80% unemployment rates and shortages of basic goods like fuel and maize.
Earlier this year, Zimbabwe knocked three zeros off the denomination of its banknotes in an effort to contain inflation.Earlier this year, Zimbabwe knocked three zeros off the denomination of its banknotes in an effort to contain inflation.
The opposition says President Robert Mugabe has destroyed one of Africa's most developed economies through his policies.The opposition says President Robert Mugabe has destroyed one of Africa's most developed economies through his policies.
He blames the problems on a western plot to remove him from power.He blames the problems on a western plot to remove him from power.