Regional data tariffs lowered

In a statement, BOCRA officials said the One Network Area (ONA) framework would expand beyond Botswana and Namibia to include Malawi, Lesotho, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The ONA initiative is aligned to efforts by SADC member states to reduce and harmonise roaming charges across the region, and it is intended to progressively expand to include other SADC Member States.

Recognising the critical role of Information and Communication Technologies in promoting trade, investment, mobility and digital inclusion, ONA seeks to harmonise roaming tariffs to ensure cost-reflective pricing and create a seamless communications environment across participating countries.