Vic Falls Magistrate Fines Zambezi Boutique $500 for Unlicensed Operation of Star Link Radio Equipment
According to a statement by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) on X, Zambezi Boutique Private Limited was fined $500 by a Victoria Falls Magistrate for violating the Postal and Telecommunications Act Chapter 12:05 by operating a radio station without a license.
In September 2023, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) received a tip-off indicating that the company was in possession of Star-link terminals. Acting on this information, a joint team comprising police and POTRAZ officials visited the company’s premises and discovered the terminal connection in the reception area.
“The General Manager of the company failed to produce a license authorising them to possess, control or operate the equipment. The company was sentenced to a fine of US$500 and the star-link equipment was forfeited to the state,” said the NPAZ
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A few weeks ago, a mining company based in Guruve and owned by a Chinese entity was fined USD 700 for violating the Postal and Telecommunications Act by utilizing Star-Link equipment without proper authorization.
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA) revealed that the unlawful activities of SAN HE Mining company came to light on December 5th, 2023, following a report received by the police from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PORTRAZ).