Zimbabwe’s Econet capitalises on boost in digital traffic
Onset of COVID-19 appears to be boosting digital adoption and related support services such as SMS and data.
Tawanda Karombo
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Zimbabwe under new lockdown as COVID-19 infections spike
Telecommunication and FinTech firms continue to operate as essential services.
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Econet and Google partner to beam broadband
Roll out of laser-beam based technology service is scheduled for 2021 in Zimbabwe.
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Econet, X’s Project Taara to roll out new optical wireless tech
Technology uses beams of light to deliver high-speed, high-capacity connectivity over long distances.
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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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Econet launches pan-African Wi-Fi marketplace
Subsidiaries Liquid Telecom, Cassava Fintech International partner to establish #SasaiWiFiFinder hotspots in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Rwanda.
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Innovation to help travellers in Africa comply with COVID-19 protocols
Econet, PanaBIOS unveil new applications to digitise pandemic certificates.
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Malawi engages Econet’s Masiyiwa for affordable internet
Authorities look for a way to address the increasing cost of data.
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Zimbabwe’s worsening situation piles on pressure for telcos
Shortage of forex, inflation among the growing list of challenges.
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Zimbabwe: telcos directed to adjust tariffs
Industry regulator approves and directs dual pricing.
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Court stays EcoCash search warrant
As telcos, businesses continue to battle COVID-19 infections.
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Econet Zimbabwe seeks court order to block warrant
Authorities want company to hand over details of mobile money transactions and subscribers.