Mobile, Fintech units lift Econet in year-end results
Econet reorganised its mobile and fintech divisions significantly during the last year, which improved the company's performance.
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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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Econet adding over 500 base stations in Zimbabwe
Econet Wireless is adding the new base stations to increase availability of 5G coverage in key locations.
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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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Low tariff costs dent Econet’s half-year performance
Telco reports a ZW$5,78bn loss in the first half of August.
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Liquidity crunch blocks Econet’s 5G pipeline
While the tech firm has upgraded sites, and network capacity, the investments are limited and impacted by liquidity crunch said Chairman James Myers.
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Telco traffic monitoring system another tax burden says Econet
Econet Wireless bemoans new tax obligation, despite a surge in data and revenue income according to its latest results.
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Econet scores as demand for broadband spikes in Zimbabwe
Data income growth outstrips voice as company leverages broadband demand.
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Data and optimised CRM balances out loss in earnings for Econet
Company expands digital customer management platforms amid COVID restrictions, limited access to Forex and power supply challenges.
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Zimbabwe: Econet pushes for reduction in smartphone customs duties
Company lobbies authorities and cites opportunity to encourage more widespread adoption, increase smartphone penetration rate.
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Strained capital investment impacts Econet
Company continues to pursue data revenue growth initiatives and partnerships with vendors.
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Zimbabwe's smartphone penetration over 50%
Telcos say there is an increasing demand for smartphones and data services, despite hefty mobile data costs.