Masiyiwa’s daughter appointed to Econet Wireless board
Development has happened weeks after Strive Masiyiwa’s resignation his position on the board.
Tawanda Karombo
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Masiyiwa tight-lipped about ‘next business chapter’
Zimbabwean billionaire and telecommunications tycoon hints at “key business moves” after retiring from Econet board.
2:20
Tesh Durvasula appointed CEO of Africa Data Centres
Durvasula will be responsible for driving growth, innovation and strategy of Cassava Technologies’ datacentres.
1:40
Econet’s Strive Masiyiwa now worth US$2.7bn
A 750% surge in Econet shares boosts entrepreneur’s net worth, according to Forbes report.
4:30
Africa Data Centres pumps billions into SA facilities
The carrier-neutral data centre provider invests R4 billion in its Johannesburg data centre expansion, and outlines plans to build a fourth location in SA.
2:40
Econet centralises offering with Cassava Technologies launch
Cassava Technologies encompasses Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Africa Data Centres, Liquid Cloud, Sasai Fintech, Vaya Technologies, and Distributed Power Technologies.
2:20
IFC confirms investment in Liquid to boost tech infrastructure across Africa
IFC’s latest investment in Liquid follows its investment in the company in February 2021 through Liquid’s bond placement on Euronext Dublin, Ireland’s main stock exchange.
2:00
High demand for financial inclusion driving SSA’s mobile money payments
The race to take Africa’s payments industry online is speeding up says Aida Diarra, head of Visa in Sub Saharan Africa.
1:50
Liquid lays 100 000km fibre connectivity across Africa
Countries including Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia have been connected.
1:40
Telecoms mogul Masiyiwa named UK’s first black billionaire
The Zimbabwean-born businessman’s wealth is reported to be £1.087 billion, which elevates him into the ranks of Britain’s super-rich.
2:20
Africa Data Centres cements West Africa hub with Lagos datacentre
Company confirms construction of latest datacentre is well underway.
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Tech, telecommunications investment a windfall for Africa’s billionaires
Forbes Africa details exploits of several entrepreneurs who have made it onto the list.