Masiyiwa cries for fair business practices

Millionaire entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa says Econet's court battles in Zimbabwe and Nigeria tested the countries' legal systems which are pivotal for the sustainability of real business.

Masiyiwa fought a five-year court battle for Econet to get an operating licence in Zimbabwe.

His company also had to endure a gruelling court battle in Nigeria.

Masiyiwa said businessmen want assurances that their investments would be protected.

Masiyiwa said corruption was rife on the continent and there will always be ambitious people who want to cut corners.