.zw domain extension

.zw is the country code top-level domain for Zimbabwe. It is sponsored by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe, known as POTRAZ. The domain is intended for entities connected with Zimbabwe, though registration policies are managed locally. Administrative and technical operations are handled by TelOne, the national telecommunications provider. The registry does not specify open or restricted eligibility in the IANA record, so typical ccTLD rules apply. Registrations are generally available to residents and businesses with a presence in Zimbabwe. The domain was delegated in November 1991, making it one of the older African ccTLDs. The name servers are operated by Liquid Telecom and TelOne, with an anycast node provided by PCH for improved global resolution.

.zw was assigned to Zimbabwe in 1991, around the same time the country gained independence. The registry has faced challenges over the years due to political and economic conditions, but the technical infrastructure has remained operational.