Return of the King
Econet lures back seasoned exec Fayaz King to lead its infrastructure arm as the telecoms giant prepares a high-profile VFEX listing.
Econet’s historic $1bn IPO to reshape Zim telecoms
The staggering figure positions the transaction as potentially the largest IPO in the country's history, and one of the most consequential restructurings since the operator first joined the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
Zimbabwe cracks down on explicit online content
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe emphasised that children have the right to be protected from exposure to content that is harmful to their moral and psychological development.
Zim cops crack down on screen-obsessed pedestrians
The police said they are prepared to arrest offenders and impose $30 fines to those endangering themselves and others.
Econet Park, next frontier for Zimbabwe's AI goals
Tatenda Mavetera, the ICT minister, believes the Econet Industrial Park holds significance for the country's digital objectives, notably artificial intelligence.
Econet boosts connectivity in Zimbabwe
The mobile operator built 103 base stations around the country in the third quarter of last year in a bid to boost coverage.
Econet stirs the pot with delisting plans in Zimbabwe
The business advised shareholders on Tuesday to continue exercising caution while dealing with the company's securities until a circular on delisting is published.
Masiyiwa unveils mega industrial hub to power Zimbabwe
Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet InfraCo plans a 300-hectare, solar-powered industrial park near Harare’s international airport, combining clean energy, data infrastructure and logistics.
Zimbabwe’s new digital services tax kicks in
The government claims that multinational firms "generate significant income from domestic consumers and businesses," necessitating taxation of the companies.
Econet approves ambitious Harare IT park, data centre
The industrial centre will be built on 300 hectares of land near Harare International Airport and will be powered by a 100 megawatt solar plant.
Econet Zimbabwe sounds alarm on undervaluation
The telco has begun to assess several corporate measures aimed at increasing shareholder value, boosting access to funding, and strengthening the company's long-term competitiveness.
Zimbabwe to launch major schools laptop initiative
The government said the programme is designed to modernise the learning environment in both primary and secondary schools by equipping learners with personal digital devices.
Mukuru, WIFE unite to empower Zimbabwean farmers
Mukuru and WIFE have teamed up to expand financial inclusion and agroecological sunflower farming for Zimbabwe’s rural women, aiming to strengthen incomes, improve market access, and support more resilient farming communities across Guruve, Chikomba and Zvimba.