Cassava Technologies founder gets Stellenbosch University honours
Strive Masiyiwa, a technology entrepreneur and investor who pioneered Africa's mobile telecoms sector, received an honorary doctorate in engineering from Stellenbosch University this week.
Samuel Mungadze
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Econet network upgrades pay off in half-year performance
The telco said continued network infrastructure modernisation programme has had a positive impact on the business as it launched initiatives to improve customer experience.
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Starlink's $50 monthly fee in Zim sparks excitement
Elon Musk's SpaceX broadband satellite internet service became active at midnight on Friday.
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Econet accelerates 5G base station rollout in Zimbabwe
As demands for data usage grows for industrial, Zimbabwe’s largest mobile network commissions more than 30 of 5G network sites.
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Econet Zim accelerates network buildout
The company says it modernisation efforts will continue with another 550 base station sites planned across the country.
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Econet bemoans Zimbabwe's high inflationary pressures
The company has called for balanced regulation, a critical step given the increased operational costs driven by inflation and the move to the US currency.
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Weak Zim currency causes substantial hike in telecom tariffs
Zimbabwe regulator approved telecom tariff increases with a 100% rise. Econet, TelOne, and Liquid were among the telecom firms who raised their rates last week.
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Econet booths improve Zimbabwe's financial inclusion
The initiative will reduce the need for underserved individuals of the community to travel long distances to urban areas for services.
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Reports of internet disruptions in Zimbabwe
NetBlocks, an international monitoring organisation that monitors cyber security and internet governance, revealed the internet had been affected.
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Econet upgrades network as data, voice demand surges
In the quarter ended in May, the business upgraded 30% of Harare and 70% of the Bulawayo base station sites.
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Econet ups 5G ante, sees opportunities in emerging tech
Econet Wireless is deepening 5G coverage in Zimbabwe, after adding 12 base stations in the financial year ended February.
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Old Mutual wades into Zimbabwe fintech space with O’mari
The unveiling of O’mari platform has heightened fintech competition in Zimbabwe, a market that is dominated by Econet’s EcoCash, and Innbucks.