Econet reports big jump in data usage, surge in mobile money customer growth
However, Econet said it has faced significant challenges due to ongoing power cuts, leading to increased costs for backup power and investment in solar energy.
By Business Reporter
Jul. 16, 2024
Econet commissions over 30 sites for network expansion
Econet recently acquired the fintech business of sister company, EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe.
By Melody Chikono
Jul. 16, 2024
Econet extends smartphone credit scheme to civil servants
Econet Chief Operations Officer, Kezito Makuni said the extension of the credit scheme to include civil servants was a significant development.
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 4, 2024
Econet voice traffic up 47% on AI usage
As such, Econet has committed to using AI to upscale and upgrade its network to offer better services to its millions of clients across the country.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 7, 2024
Econet posts $1,1 trillion loss
Expenses and costs for the period under review totalled $7,83 trillion, an increase of 110% from the 2023 comparative period.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jun. 2, 2024
Econet platforms switch to new currency
Econet also addressed the issue of customers that had bought airtime or data before the changeover.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 7, 2024
Econet gears for changeover to new ZiG currency
Econet said it was preparing its systems to allow trading in the new currency.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 6, 2024
Econet to acquire EcoCash’s fintech firms for US$58,97 million
EcoCash then had its initial public offering over a month later, December 8, 2018, course to listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).
By Tatira Zwinoira
Apr. 3, 2024
Econet to diversify revenue streams with EcoCash Holdings deal
Econet had previously unbundled EcoCash Holdings in 2018 when it was known as Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe, leading to the separate listing of the business unit on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 22, 2024