{"id":411,"date":"2017-04-07T08:52:28","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T08:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.potraz.gov.zw\/?page_id=411"},"modified":"2021-02-12T14:13:03","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T12:13:03","slug":"projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.potraz.gov.zw\/?page_id=411","title":{"rendered":"Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]In line with objectives of the fund the USF department has completed one project and is currently in the process of implementing two other projects.<\/p>\n

These projects are<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. First phase telecommunications passive infrastructure project<\/li>\n
  2. Second phase telecommunications passive infrastructure project<\/li>\n
  3. Connect a School Connect a Community Project.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][toggles style=”default”][toggle color=”Accent-Color” title=”1. First Phase – Passive Telecommunication Infrastructure Project”][vc_column_text]Project Cost<\/strong>
    \nThe total cost of the project is US$6 million.
    \nBackground<\/strong>
    \nThe project was for the provision of telecommunication services to underserved rural areas of Zimbabwe. The licensed telecommunications operators, that is, are to share the infrastructure provided under this project for the betterment of the communities in the chosen areas. After completion of the project the infrastructure is assigned to individual operators for operations and maintenance.
    \nScope<\/strong>
    \nThis project involved the construction of eight telecommunications base station sites in each of the eight rural provinces of Zimbabwe. The scope included the erection of telecommunications towers, palisade fences on the sites, provision of solar power plant, diesel engine generators, batteries, and equipment shelters and access roads to the sites. A microwave backhaul transmission system was also connected for each site for connection to the core networks of the licensed operators.
    \nCurrent Status<\/strong>
    \nThe following is a listing of the sites and the current status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Province<\/th>\nSite Name<\/th>\nRepeater<\/th>\nStatus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Masvingo<\/td>\nMalipati<\/td>\nPahlela<\/td>\nSites completed and on air<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Manicaland<\/td>\nChilo<\/td>\nMakhosa<\/td>\nSites completed and on air<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Matabeleland North<\/td>\nDhlamini<\/td>\nZibungululu<\/td>\nSites completed and on air<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Midlands<\/td>\nChiodza<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nSite completed and on air<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mashonaland West<\/td>\nNeuso<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nSite completed and on air<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mashonaland East<\/td>\nPfungwe<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nSite completed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mashonaland Central<\/td>\nChidodo<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nSite Completed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Matabeleland South<\/td>\nManama<\/td>\nTo be identified<\/td>\nSite completed
    \nAwaits microwave backhaul transmission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” title=”2. Second Phase – Telecommunications Passive Infrastructure Project”][vc_column_text]Project Cost<\/strong>
    \nThe project is expected to cost US$24 million.
    \nBackground<\/strong>
    \nThis project is a continuation of the first phase project.
    \nScope<\/strong>
    \nThe project involves the setting up of forty base station sites in the eight rural provinces of Zimbabwe. Each province will have five base stations,
    \nunder this phase of the project. The scope involves the erection of telecommunications towers, palisade fences, solar power plant, diesel engine generators, batteries, equipment shelters and access roads. Microwave backhaul transmission links shall be provided. In addition, under this phase a guard house and toilet will also be provided for each site.
    \nCurrent status<\/strong>
    \nThis project is still at tendering stage with the tender closing date for submission of bids being 28 May 2013.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” title=”3. Third Phase – Connect a School Connect A Community Project”][vc_column_text]Project Cost<\/strong>
    \nThe project is being funded to the tune of US$14 million.
    \nBackground<\/strong>
    \nThis project is for the setting up of computer laboratories in rural schools in underserved areas. This project is being implemented in collaboration with the Office of the President and Cabinet with the USF providing the financing. Under the first phase of this project a total of sixty schools in the eight rural provinces of the country will have a two computer laboratories each. The schools shall become community information communication technology centres which can be used by both the school and the surrounding community. Both primary and secondary schools are to benefit under this project.
    \nScope<\/strong>
    \nThe scope of the project covers the installation and commissioning of computer hardware and software, solar power plant, batteries, laboratory furniture and security systems. Backhaul transmission links shall be provided for internet connectivity. Training shall be provided for the teachers and electronic learning software shall be installed on the computers.
    \nStatus<\/strong>
    \nThe contract for this project has been signed and implementation of the project will begin by 20 May 2013. The duration of the project is sixteen weeks and it is expected to be completed by the end of September 2013 2013.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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