Econet

Masiyiwa's Foundation offers 200 scholarships to Zimbabweans

This year, the billionaire said the Foundation is looking for 200 of Zimbabwe's brightest minds with high ethical principles and standards.
Phathisani Moyo
1:20
Feb 7, 2025

Econet Wireless allegedly suffered massive data breach

According to FalconFeeds.io, the leaked data includes 852,791 customer records.
2:10
Jan 23, 2025

Strive Masiyiwa launches new African-led AI initiative in Davos

The project seeks to assist Africans benefit not only as AI users, but also as entrepreneurs who develop their own businesses and create jobs for young people.
2:40
Dec 13, 2024

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.
2:50
Nov 20, 2024

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.
1:30
Sep 9, 2024

Starlink's $50 monthly fee in Zim sparks excitement

Elon Musk's SpaceX broadband satellite internet service became active at midnight on Friday.
1:40
Jul 16, 2024

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.
1:00
May 31, 2024

Econet Zim accelerates network buildout

The company says it modernisation efforts will continue with another 550 base station sites planned across the country.
2:00
Jan 17, 2024

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.
1:10
Oct 30, 2023

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.
2:00
Oct 19, 2023

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.
1:00
Aug 23, 2023

Reports of internet disruptions in Zimbabwe

NetBlocks, an international monitoring organisation that monitors cyber security and internet governance, revealed the internet had been affected.