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SuperSport Utd dismiss Masiyiwa links
SOUTH African Premiership football side SuperSport United have said their club is not on sale after it was this week linked with a possible takeover by Zimbabwean billionaire, Strive Masiyiwa....Published: 2 hrs ago | 57 | by Staff reporter
CCC, Zapu speak on Nkomo's persecution by Zanu-PF
OPPOSITION political parties yesterday accused the ruling Zanu-PF party of persecuting the late Vice-President and former PF Zapu leader Joshua Nkomo after independence despite his selfless sacrifice ...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:20hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Econet launches 5G in Victoria Falls
Econet Wireless on Friday officially launched its 5G network in Victoria Falls as the listed telecommunications company expands its rollout of the super-f...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 19:39hrs | 1230 | by Agencies
EcoCash brings more convenience for its users, unveils new bill management service
EcoCash has introduced 'EcoCash Bill Manager', a new service that brings more convenience for its users and simplifies how EcoCash customers manage their bill payments to different service providers, ...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 04:42hrs | 693 | by Agencies
Open letter to Strive Masiyiwa
Hello Econet boss Mr Strive Masiyiwa I hope I find you well.I would like to express my disgust over day light robbery by yo...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 08:27hrs | 15189 | by MacDonald Sithole
Mamombe nailed by owner of the Mercedes Benz in fake abduction trial
NEW details emerged yesterday during the trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members Joana Mamombe (Harare West MP), Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova who are accused of faking their abducti...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:49hrs | 3318 | by Staff reporter
Econet experienced 'rush hour data outage'
Econet Wireless has apologised to its customers for a three hour data outage that took place earlier in the evening today."We had a data service interruption between about 3pm and 6pm today. T...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Mahachi in court for stealing iPhone?
AFTER hiding from the media and the public since his forced return from South Africa, Kudakwashe Mahachi had no choice but to appear at the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court yesterday to answer charges of t...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | 751 | by Staff reporter
Econet sorry for late afternoon data outage
Econet Wireless has apologised to its customers for a 3 hour data outage that took place today (Tuesday, lune 21, 2022), between 3 and 6pm. "We had a data service interruption between about 3p...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 19:57hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
Phone call records expose State
PHONE call records from Econet Zimbabwe have exposed possible State involvement in the abduction of two Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists in May 2020.A State witness, who is a secu...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:36hrs | 1579 | by Staff reporter
July Moyo defends Pomona deal
LOCAL government minister July Moyo and Geogenix BV frontman Delish Nguwaya have defended the controversial Pomona dumpsite deal, which they admit did not follow tender procedures.The Harare C...Published: 27 May 2022 at 06:48hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Multi-million-dollar road rehabilitation storm erupts in Zimbabwe
KWEKWE City Council in the Midlands has failed to account for millions of dollars poured into the local authority for the rehabilitation of roads amid revelations that politically connected comp...Published: 23 May 2022 at 13:18hrs | 3605 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa now 89th on the UK rich list
ZIMBABWE born telecoms entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa has moved to number 89 on the UK's rich list, up from 159 last year.According to the Sunday Times Rich List for 2022, Masiyiwa's fortune has...Published: 23 May 2022 at 12:46hrs | 1311 | by Staff reporter
Teenager breaks into econet shop steals property
A daring 18-year-old Bindura thief was slapped with a one year jail term by Bindura provincial magistrate Shingirai Mutiro on Friday for breaking in...Published: 21 May 2022 at 20:15hrs | 979 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chamisa's activists cornered
CHIEF magistrate Mrs Faith Mushure yesterday allowed a crucial State witness from Econet Zimbabwe to testify in the ongoing trial of CCC members, Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri, on charges of faki...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:33hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
RBZ to launch collateral registry
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the collateral registry, a record keeping system for the existence of security, would be launched by the third quarter of this year. The collateral regi...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:31hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Econet Zimbabwe to hike data, SMS, voice bundles
ZIMBABWE's mobile network operator, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has announced a review of SMS, voice and data charges effective May 19.Due to the galloping inflation in Zimbabwe, mobile network o...Published: 18 May 2022 at 18:46hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's activists chicken out again
CCC members - Joana Mamombe and Cecelia Chimbiri - charged with faking their abductions in May 2020, yesterday mounted a bid to block a crucial State witness from Econet Zimbabwe from giving evidence ...Published: 18 May 2022 at 06:18hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter
Banks: If gold rusts, what will iron do?
Native Commissioner Oates, I presume!LORD Jonathan Oates' ambition is becoming a latter-day colonial Native Commissioner.Too late chum, both by age and history! Still both don't deter ...Published: 14 May 2022 at 06:22hrs | 888 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Telecel introduces US-dollar products
MOBILE operator, Telecel Zimbabwe, has introduced a new US$1 promotional recharge bundle that has various packages that offer more convenience and greater airtime purchase options for customers....Published: 06 May 2022 at 19:29hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Econet extends 5G coverage to Bulawayo
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, yesterday extended its national 5G network to the southern region, by launching the service in Bulawayo.The new network...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:20hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa surpasses Patrice Motsepe to become the richest black man in Southern Africa
Strive Masiyiwa is now the richest black man in Southern Africa, with a net worth surpassing $4.4 billion – dethroning Patrice Motsepe from the position, according to one count.Masiyiwa's ne...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:14hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Econet scoops best ZITF stand award
Telecommunications giant Econet Wireless yesterday scooped the award for the best overall stand at this years' Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) for its ultra-modern exhibition stand, which dre...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:10hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Econet extends its 5G coverage, launches super-fast technology in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO - Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, yesterday extended its national 5G network to the southern region, by launching the service in Bulawayo.The ...Published: 29 Apr 2022 at 16:07hrs | 851 | by Agencies
Official dollarisation unlikely, says OM
DIVERSIFIED financial services group Old Mutual Investment believes an official dollarisation of the local economy is "unlikely in the near term" despite current factors pointing towards that directio...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:09hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
Econet partners Harare, Capitol for insurance scheme
Econet Insurance, a subsidiary of EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe, has partnered with Capitol Insurance Brokers and City of Harare to launch CitySure, a one-stop-platform that allows residents to buy insura...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 08:57hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
Muswere commissions 10 TelOne LTE in Chitungwiza
INFORMATION Communication and Technology (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere today launched 10 TelOne Blaze LTE service Base Stations in Chitungwiza which are set to service at least 6000 clients.Th...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:38hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Potraz targets rural internet access
POSTAL and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) is focusing in increasing Internet access in the rural areas.Presenting the Postal and Telecommunications 2021 fourth quarte...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:41hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Econet launches 'Smart US dollar Bundles'
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe yesterday launched ‘Smart US Dollar Bundles' that will allow its customers to buy airtime, data and SMS products in US dollars. The company said the development, whi...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:32hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa's daughter appointed to Econet board
Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa, daughter to Econet founder Strive Masiyiwa, has been appointed to the board of directors of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe.In a notice posted on the company's website by th...Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 06:33hrs | 445 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa's daughter appointed as Econet Board member
Econet Wireless has announced that it has appointed Strive Masiyiwa's daughter Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa to the board of directors of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe.The appointment is with effect fro...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 17:49hrs | 1601 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Chamisa's activists were not arrested'
CCC activists Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri lost their bid to block the State from tendering documentary evidence that their phones were active in Harare during the time they claimed to have been...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 06:44hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo strikes again...calls Strive Masiyiwa a bondnote Billionaire
Professor Jonathan Moyo has once again slammed United Kingdom based telecommunications tycoon Strive Masiyiwa of fleecing his clients through selling his services in exaggerated prices. This was after...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:32hrs | 13485 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mamombe, Chimbiri attempt to block exhibits
CCC members, Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri yesterday mounted another bid to block the State from tendering documentary exhibits, described by the State as critical, into the court's record after ...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:06hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Mamombe, Chimbiri reject incriminating POTRAZ evidence
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) members Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri have opposed the admission of fresh evidence by a Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) ...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 18:07hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter
Government steps up crime fighting technology
THE Government has stepped up efforts in the Safe Cities Project with much ground covered in ensuring that latest technologies are adopted for the concept.Information and Communication Technol...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:30hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
CBD parking fees furore escalates
THE public backlash against the Bulawayo City Council's contentious parking management system in the city centre continues to escalate with more residents blasting council for failure to adequately co...Published: 22 Mar 2022 at 05:44hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's Mamombe, Chimbiri never said they were abducted
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) activists, Joana Mamombe and Cecellia Chimbiri have made an about turn, sensationally claiming in their defence outline that they never communicated with anyone tha...Published: 18 Mar 2022 at 05:29hrs | 707 | by Staff reporter
Mamombe, Chimbiri trial opens
CELLPHONES believed to be owned by Citizens Coalition for Change members – Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri were active on internet and various social media platforms during the time the two claim...Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 05:31hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Employee defrauds Econet of $4 million
An Econet Zimbabwe sales consultant, who was stationed at Joina City in Harare's city centre, yesterday appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on allegations of duping his employer of nearly $4 mill...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:37hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Time for our nation to celebrate Dr Strive Masiyiwa and apologize for past government mistakes
Dr Strive Masiyiwa thank you for serving the telecommunications, financial services, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with ultimate distinction. Some describe you as the son of the...Published: 05 Mar 2022 at 17:02hrs | 451 | by Eng. Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Motorist in court for reckless driving
A Harare man, Brighton Chitekero Monday appeared before the Magistrates' Courts facing attempted murder allegations.On 25 February at around 1630 hours, the complainant, Pio Harutsanyi and Chi...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:46hrs | 1245 | by Staff reporter
Potraz calls up RBZ for telecoms sector forex
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) says the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) should prioritise the telecoms sector in the allocation of foreign currency for oper...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:33hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Potraz denies throttling the internet
THE launch of the opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Nelson Chamisa last Sunday overwhelmed Zimbabwe's internet connectivity, sparking fears that the authorities in Harare had thro...Published: 26 Feb 2022 at 19:31hrs | 673 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa steps down from Econet board
ECONET founder Mr Strive Masiyiwa has stepped down from the Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited board. Mr Masiyiwa had been on the board since the founding of the company in 1993. In a st...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 18:30hrs | 1739 | by Staff reporter
Econet scales up dominance with 5G
ZIMBABWE'S biggest mobile telecomnunications firm, Econet Wireless yesterday launched the country's first high-speed Fifth Generation (5G) mobile broadband technology, moving the domestic market in li...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:14hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
In a major first, Econet switches on 5G network in Zimbabwe
Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications company, today launched high-speed Fifth Generation (5G) mobile broadband technology, in partnership with global technology infrastructure suppli...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 17:17hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
Scandalous data cost a violation of rights
THE rate at which data costs have continued to rise in Zimbabwe will leave a lot of people behind and will widen inequality between the rich and the poor, with devastating generational implications, e...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 17:46hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Econet internet down
ZIMBABWE's largest mobile network operator, Econet Wireless' internet is down.Network went down early Tuesday morning in areas within and around Harare with the challenge yet to be rectified b...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 16:27hrs | 733 | by Staff reporter
Econet in unfair labour storm
TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant, Econet Wireless has been taken to court by an employee, Maxwell Kasema, over allegations of unfair treatment.In a Labour Court application Kasema is raising concerns ...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 16:34hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
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