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.
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Econet’s DPA announces new commercial power supply partnership in Kenya
Alliance with Électricité De France aims to accelerate access to affordable solar energy.
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Econet ordered to stop COVID-19 spam
Zimbabwe’s High Court orders telco to stop sending unsolicited messages to subscribers.
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Econet seeks to stabilise with share buy-back scheme
Management confident company can repay debt obligations, despite precarious position.
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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.
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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.