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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka BULAWAYO – Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has been named the overall Supreme Zimbabwean Exhibit winner at the 2026 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), as the country’s premier trade showcase…

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The history of telephone in Zimbabwe Part 1

3 years ago

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BY MICHELINA ANDREUCCI From Alexander Bell to Zimbabwe’s Strive Masiyiwa – the history of the telephone is as fascinating as it is intriguing. From smoke signals and drum beats to…

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Econet in major upgrade of network in Manicaland

3 years ago

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Staff Writer Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest telecommunications and technology company, has announced a major network upgrade programme in Manicaland Province. The programme, which targets 175 sites by the…

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Econet exhibition stand shines at ZAS 2023

3 years ago

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Staff Writer The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show got into full swing this week, with Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s exhibition stand quickly grabbing the limelight with its eye-catching design and an array of…

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Mobile operators hike fees with POTRAZ approval

4 years ago

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Staff Writer Mobile operators have increased price of data across the board for none bundled stuff after Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) raised the threshold on tariffs.…

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Econet’s revamped ‘YoMix’ app has rich, new features for wider customer base

5 years ago

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Staff Writer Econet Wireless – Zimbabwe’s largest mobile network operator by customer base and network coverage – has re-launched its popular YoMix mobile application (app), extending its use to the…

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Zim telecoms mogul Masiyiwa joins Netflix Board of Directors

6 years ago

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Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, who founded telecom giant Econet Global, has joined the board of directors at Netflix. The move follow’s last week’s news that Susan Rice left her board…