Econet ups 5G ante, sees opportunities in emerging tech
Econet Wireless is deepening 5G coverage in Zimbabwe, after adding 12 base stations in the financial year ended February.
Tawanda Karombo
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Old Mutual wades into Zimbabwe fintech space with O’mari
The unveiling of O’mari platform has heightened fintech competition in Zimbabwe, a market that is dominated by Econet’s EcoCash, and Innbucks.
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Free-falling Zimbabwe currency prompts telecom tariff hikes
The regulator approved an industry-wide 50 percent tariff increase in February and another 50 percent effective April 1, 2023 for telecom products and services.
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Ericsson expands Econet alliance in aggressive 5G push
Ericsson will upgrade the telco’s existing Evolved Packet Core network to cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core, as well as upgrade the Unified Data Management solution.
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Local currency issues hamper Zimbabwe’s telecoms operators
Telecoms operators are struggling to access foreign currency to pay international vendors of equipment, licenses and other suppliers.
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Ballooning inflation bursts Zimbabwe’s mobile telecommunications bubble
Industry regulator releases report documenting impact of economic challenges on mobile telecommunications.
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Econet and Ericsson launch 5G in Zimbabwe
Companies say 5G solutions will boost capacity and user experience with faster network speeds and response times.
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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.
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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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Zimbabwe changes tax regulation on data, smartphones
Government looks to generate more revenue from employees that work from home.
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Tax burden too heavy say Zim telcos
Industry appeals to authorities to cut taxes and remove duties levied amid increasing economic pressure.
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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.