International Telecommunication Union, also known as ITU, is a State Owned entity headquartered in US. Founded in 1865, the organization employs approximately 1190 individuals. Functioning as the United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, ITU drives advancements in ICTs in collaboration with 193 Member States, approximately 900 companies, universities, and various international and regional organizations.
Zimbabwe’s candidate for Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, outlined his priorities on October 1, 2026, as he seeks a second term at the global telecommunications body. Earlier that day, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting digital transformation initiatives to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy and bridge the digital divide, a reiteration made by NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida during a courtesy visit from an ITU delegation in Abuja. Also on October 1, the ITU advanced global efforts to combat fraudulent communications, addressing increasing concerns over number spoofing and the growing ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to impersonate voices. This follows Kazakhstan’s announcement on September 30 of a new initiative with the ITU aimed at advancing digital skills and strengthening human capital in African countries, unveiled during the ITU Regional Forum for CIS countries in Dushanbe.
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