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Econet loses over US$60,000 to robbers

An Econet employee allegedly orchestrated a robbery at his own workplace, teaming up with his brother-in-law and three other accomplices to steal cash and property valued at US$62 000.Elias Mutonya (3...

By Staff reporter | Published: 31 August 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet in aggressive tech roll-out

Telecommunications leader Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reported a 70% decline in connectivity-related customer complaints after completing a major network upgrade during the year ended February 2025....

By Staff reporter | Published: 24 August 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet to launch new data packages

Zimbabwe’s largest telecommunications and technology provider, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has announced it will soon roll out new data packages aimed at enhancing its popular SmartBiz offering, follo...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 August 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet defends fair usage policy amid backlash

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has come under fire from some of its SmartBiz customers following the enforcement of its Fair Usage Policy (FUP) on "unlimited" data packages.Critics say the move undermines t...

By Staff reporter | Published: 01 August 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Econet reports 44% surge in voice calls

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reported a remarkable 44 percent year-on-year increase in voice call volumes for the quarter ended May 31, 2025, defying industry expectations that traditional voice servi...

By Staff reporter | Published: 21 July 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Econet expands Kancane Kancane smartphone credit scheme

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has expanded its popular Kancane Kancane smartphone credit scheme by extending the repayment period from just three months to up to 24 months, with no initial deposit required...

By Staff reporter | Published: 17 July 2025

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Waison, Chidzivo win Econet Vic Falls Marathon

Blessing Waison and Fortunate Chidzivo emerged as the champions of the 2025 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, clinching top honours in the men's and women's full marathon categories respectively in a hi...

By Staff reporter | Published: 06 July 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet doubles 5G coverage ahead of Vic Falls Marathon

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to the internationally acclaimed Victoria Falls Marathon by unveiling a major digital infrastructure upgrade ahead of this year's event, set for ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet completes network upgrade

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has successfully completed its comprehensive network infrastructure modernisation programme, positioning the telecoms giant for a new era of digital innovation and growth. The...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 June 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet to hike bundle prices on Wednesday

Leading telecommunications provider Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has announced a scheduled revision of its Voice, Data and SMS bundle prices, set to take effect on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.In a public notic...

By Staff reporter | Published: 20 May 2025

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Econet Victoria Falls Marathon draws global spotlight

The Econet Victoria Falls Marathon is rapidly establishing itself as one of Africa's leading sporting events, transforming the iconic resort town into a magnet for global tourism, cultural exchange, a...

By Staff reporter | Published: 08 May 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe dominates 65th ZITF

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe stole the show at the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), walking away with four top awards, including the coveted Presidential Award for the Supreme...

By Staff reporter | Published: 26 April 2025

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet hikes data tarrifs by 23%

Econet Wireless on Wednesday raised its data prices by 23 percent, as the Zimbabwe dollar continues its slide.According to ZimTechreview, the company said its voice tariffs remained unchanged.Econet, ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 March 2020

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet continues to lead Zimbabwe mobile telco space

THE mobile telecoms industry continued to register subscriptions growth despite the challenges the industry and the entire economy face, underlining the importance of communication.The total number of...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 October 2019

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet subscribers complain about nuisance texts

Econet subscribers have criticised the mobile firm for unsolicited messages advertising its Sasai App.  Sasai is a chat and payments application regarded as a challenge to the dominance of WhatsA...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 October 2019

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Customers rebel against Econet promo

In a development that could redefine the relationship between consumers and various service providers, Econet subscribers made an unprecedented uproar against unsolicited messages from the company adv...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 October 2019

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet foresees brighter future for Zimbabwe

THE country's largest telecommunications firm, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, believes that the country will conquer the immediate economic setbacks and attain a brighter future.  Group chairman, Dr J...

By Staff reporter | Published: 03 July 2019

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet swings to $106,4m loss after tax

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited (EWZL) posted a loss after-tax of ZWL$106,4 million in the year ended February 28, 2019, from a profit after-tax of ZWL$132,3 million recorded in 2018 following the un...

By Staff reporter | Published: 02 July 2019

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet data bundle price hike largely expected

The country's largest mobile network operator Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has adjusted its data bundle tariffs upwards in a move that was largely expected, following  State-owned competitors NetOne ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 01 May 2019

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

'The future of industry is digital'

LISTED technology services firm, Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe, has challenged manufacturing industries in the country to embrace digital platforms and modern ways of doing business to match global trends...

By Staff reporter | Published: 29 April 2019

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet showcases smart, cutting-edge products

LEADING mobile network operator Econet Wireless is back at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) this year showcasing its growing range of smart consumer and business products to an even wider ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 26 April 2019

BUSINESS NEWS

Econet unit launches instant loan platform

CASSAVA Smartech banking unit, Steward Bank and Ecocash yesterday launched a platform where Econet mobile network subscribers will be able to open bank accounts through cell phones in a minute. Codena...

By Staff reporter | Published: 06 December 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Econet Wireless sues subscriber for $235,000

ECONET Wireless (Pvt) Ltd has petitioned the court seeking an order to compel a Victoria Falls resident, Lwiza Ngwenya to settle a $235 870 debt.According to court papers, Ngwenya is said to have sign...

By Staff reporter | Published: 03 December 2018

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Shareholders approve Cassava demerger, separate listing

SHAREHOLDERS of Econet Wireless have approved the demerger of Cassava SmarTech from Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited, paving the way for the listing of a new diversified technology business called Cas...

By staff reporter | Published: 03 December 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Strive Masiyiwa upbeat about Econet offshoot

Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa says spinning off Cassava Smartech from the telecoms business will attract a different type of investor to the ones who have traditionally invested in the telec...

By Staff reporter | Published: 25 November 2018
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