Zimbabwean ICT Minister Hon Tatenda Mavetera’s announcement that Whatsapp administrators are also required to pay a fee triggers an outcry from citizens.
This announcement comes as an effort to implement Cyber and Data protection Act enacted in 2022.
All business administrators using their groups for business are required to pay a license fee from USD$50- USD$ 2500.
” Whatsapp group admins are not spared too, if your groups are meant for business, you should as well obtain a license. Failure to comply attracts penalties…” She wrote
This announcement triggered an outburst as some said this will discourage those with small business to advertise their businesses as Whatsapp had become an easier way to acquire customers and cheaper.
Others said this move should be reconsidered.
