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Fully utilizing ZIDA to promote economic growth
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Bill was gazetted on the 5th of April 2019. The purpose of the bill is to establish a single focal point that facilitates entry and implementation...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 21:46hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Liquid Telecom to invest $400m USD in Egyptian network infrastructure and data centres following completion of 'Cape to Cairo'
Harare, Zimbabwe. December 10, 2018 - Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has announced that it is investing 8 billion Egyptian Pounds ($400m US Dollars) in Egypt over t...Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 09:33hrs | | by Mapozho Saruchera
Local content creators expected Kwese shutdown
LOCAL content creators have reacted to the closure of Econet's Kwese TV saying it was inevitable. The media group last week announced that it would be closing their Kwese satellite services from Novem...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet Media clears air on Kwese
KWESE parent company, Econet Media (Mauritius), say it has nothing to do with the Supreme Court ruling against Dr Dish over the distribution of its content through Kwese TV to Zimbabwe viewers because...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 05:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kwesé TV pulled plug after losing court case
Econet Wireless pulled the plug on its pay satellite service, Kwesé TV last week after losing a Supreme Court battle in which the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) successfully argued that it ...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kwesé TV honours subscribers
KWESÉ TV has said it will grant its loyal subscribers whose subscriptions have been active as at October 31, complimentary access to Kwesé iflix for 12 months following its decision to move towards ...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Supreme Court sinks Kwesé
Econet Media (Mauritius) cannot distribute Kwesé TV satellite content to Zimbabwean viewers because it failed to comply with the terms and conditions under which it was granted the licence, the Supre...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet stops Kwese subscriptions
ECONET Media has stopped its satelite subscription service to pave way for a review of its business strategy and service offerings to ensure they are in sync with changes in the global and digital bro...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 08:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa's loyalty is to business
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is "sincere in what he's doing", economic recovery will be tough and Western sanctions must be lifted, says Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa.Masiyiwa was pa...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 05:53hrs | 1 | by newZWire
FIFA blacklists ZTV over $35,000?
There are unconfirmed reports that FIFA has refused to receive the payment from Econet Media (Kwese TV) on behalf of ZBC to beam the 2018 FIFA Word Cup. It is alleged that FIFA is refusing bec...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 15:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kwese brings Russia 2018 to Zimbabwe
ECONET Media's Kwesé yesterday said they will be broadcasting all the 64 Fifa World Cup matches on all its digital platforms.Speaking at a media briefing in the capital, head of Kwesé TV in ...Published: 31 May 2018 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kwese TV bags advertising rights for World Cup 2018
Kwese TV revealed that they have agreed advertising deals with major brands for the FIFA World Cup 2018. Along with that agreement, the company has sub-licensed its rights to the football tournament t...Published: 30 May 2018 at 19:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet hails broadcast license in Zimbabwe
Econet Media has received Zimbabwe government permission to broadcast television and video content in its home nation via its Kwesé TV division.Kwese TV Lifestyle image 23 June 20171The n...Published: 07 May 2018 at 10:17hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa reflects on traumatic Zimbabwe moment
ZIMBABWE'S night is over, and we must work together now to bring in the dawn. We must work hard to turn away from (and learn from) the pages of our pained past. This includes talking about it, because...Published: 06 May 2018 at 15:43hrs | | by Strive Masiyiwa
Masiyiwa hails Zimbabwe coup leader
Econet founder Mr Strive Masiyiwa has hailed Vice President Constantino Chiwenga for visiting the company's stand at the just-ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), saying for the first time ...Published: 02 May 2018 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa hails Chiwenga
Econet founder Mr Strive Masiyiwa has hailed Vice President Constantino Chiwenga for visiting the company's stand at the just-ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), saying for the first time ...Published: 01 May 2018 at 09:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ZIFA received close to R1 million from national teams
ZIFA have received close to R1 million as reward for two senior national teams' performances in the COSAFA tournaments last year. The tournaments were held in South Africa and Zimbabwe. After ...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Bulawayo Bomber returns to Harare
ELVIS "Bomber" Moyo is back in Harare in just over two weeks' time when Friday Night boxing Series returns to these shores with what appears a mouth-watering boxing bill.Moyo, who is based in ...Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 07:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Castle PSL kickoff deferred
THE 2018 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League [PSL] fixtures will be unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the start of the forthcoming season, which has been moved from Saturday to March 17.PSL CEO Kenn...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 20:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet Media's Kwesé and iflix Deepen Partnership
JOHANNESBURG - iflix (www.iflix.com), the world's leading entertainment service for emerging markets, and Econet Media's pan-African media company, Kwesé (www.Kwese.com), are thrilled to announce an ...Published: 21 Feb 2018 at 10:17hrs | | by APO
PSL ends SuperSport broadcasting deal
AFTER ending their maiden broadcasting deal with SuperSport International last December, the Premier Soccer League have begun the search for a new partner to beam the top-flight for the next fiv...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's first $ billionaire
Telecom tycoon Strive Masiyiwa has become Zimbabwe's first billionaire.According to a report by Forbes, Masiyiwa, 57 is now worth $1.7 billion. Masiyiwa controls Econet Group, a Zimbabwe-liste...Published: 11 Jan 2018 at 05:39hrs | | by Forbes
Zimbabwe targets Arsenal starlet Reiss Nelson
Arsenal starlet Reiss Nelson has been targeted by Zimbabwe as part of a new recruitment drive to attract more foreign-based footballers to play for the Warriors.Despite having never won a majo...Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 05:47hrs | | by Kwesé
Kwesé signs 40 000 subscribers in Zim
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe says 40 000 customers have signed onto its pay TV service Kwesé TV, resulting in the creation of over 2 200 jobs.Speaking to NewsDay on the sidelines of the official ...Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kwese TV keen on Zimbabwe Premier Soccer league TV rights
Econet Media's sports content platform, Kwese TV, is reported to be keen on Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League TV rights, a respected journalist has posted....Published: 16 Oct 2017 at 09:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Another first from Kwesé
ZIMBABWEANS had to wait a little longer to start enjoying Kwesé services but the wait is proving to be worth it as the company has met and continues to exceed expectations, adding some sweeteners to ...Published: 12 Oct 2017 at 11:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kwesé TV gives 5 free channels
Strive Masiyiwa, the founder of Econet and Kwesé TV, recently announced on Facebook that Kwesé TV will be offering 5 free channels to you even if you don't pay for any subscription. The free channel...Published: 03 Oct 2017 at 13:00hrs | | by TechZim
Kwese TV switched off in Zimbabwe to refund clients
The government of Zimbabwe, through the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe, have managed to suspend Kwese TV from broadcasting following their Supreme Court appeal against the initial High Court rulin...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 13:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet Media and Netflix launch unique African partnership
Johannesburg - Africa's newest pan-African broadcaster Econet Media, are proud to announce the launch of its Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service Kwesé Play - a video streaming service deliver...Published: 14 Sep 2017 at 19:11hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Jonathan Moyo goes against Zanu-PF, supports Kwesé TV
ZANU-PF politburo member and former Information minister, Jonathan Moyo, yesterday appeared to go against party policy when he blasted the State-controlled Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and ...Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Bomber regains WBF All-Africa heavyweight crown
ZIMBABWEAN heavyweight boxer Elvis "The Bulawayo Bomber" Moyo put on a stunning show for local fans to regain his World Boxing Federation (WBF) All-Africa Heavyweight title with a fourth-round stoppag...Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 12:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Confusion over Kwese TV's Zimbabwe licence
KWESE TV has partnered local player, Dr Dish in a content distribution deal that will see the Econet media owned company beam in the country. However, there is confusion as the Broadcasting Authority ...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe 'licenses' Masiyiwa's Kwesé TV to compete with DStv
GOVERNMENT has licensed telecommunications guru, Strive Masiyiwa's Kwesé TV, a development which will bring competition to MultiChoice's Digital Satellite Television (DStv).Econet Wireless Zi...Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Global news channel Wion to launch on Kwese-TV
Zee Africa is proud to announce the launch of its global English news channel WION on Africa's dynamic new pay–TV network Kwesé TV. WION will premiere to African audiences in Kwesé TV's curr...Published: 08 Jun 2017 at 16:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
DStv gets cheaper competitor in Zimbabwe
Chinese-backed pan-African pay TV provider StarTimes is set to launch in Zimbabwe under the StarSat brand, according to local reports.StarTimes country manager Brenda Matshazi told local n...Published: 10 Mar 2017 at 16:34hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Kwese TV broadcasts premium movies and series
Africa's newest pay TV network Kwesé TV is excited to broadcast premium movie and series channel AMC, owned by AMC Networks International. Kwesé TV, which launched its full entertainment and spo...Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 19:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa, P Diddy strike a deal
Self exiled Zimbabwean telecommunications mogul Strive Masiyiwa has struck a deal with one of United States' wealthiest rapper P Diddy (real name Sean Combs).The synergy will see the flamb...Published: 07 Feb 2017 at 14:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet exclusively brings Viceland to Africa
Econet Media's Kwesé TV today announced it will be exclusively adding VICELAND, the youth-focused lifestyle and culture channel from VICE Media, to its entertainment offering across Sub-Saharan A...Published: 16 Jan 2017 at 14:41hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Strive Masiyiwa builds broadcast empire to challenge MultiChoice
Econet Group is building a broadcasting empire that could challenge MultiChoice's dominance in the payTV market across the continent.In less than two years, Econet Media, a subsidiary of Econe...Published: 10 Jan 2017 at 12:38hrs | | by Thabiso Mochiko - BusinessDayLive
Prayer made Strive Masiyiwa's business flourish
The prominent and most successful Zimbabwean businessman Strive Masiyiwa's businesses flourished due to his belief and prayer to God for a miracle at the inception of his empire.In his Faceboo...Published: 27 Dec 2016 at 05:39hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Econet, ESPN sign long-term collaboration agreement
Econet Media's Kwesé and ESPN today announced a groundbreaking media collaboration in Africa.The deal will deliver the most comprehensive sports coverage in Africa, offering a wide range of s...Published: 26 Oct 2016 at 19:05hrs | | by APO
Econet launches its 24 hour, free-to-air all-sport channel
Econet Media has launched its 24 hour, free-to-air all-sport channel in Rwanda. This channel joins another recently launched one in Kenya as one of the fully owned Kwesé channels. Kwesé'...Published: 28 Sep 2016 at 09:16hrs | | by Agencies
Econet brings F1 to African fans for free
Econet Media has added Formula 1® racing to its already impressive portfolio. The African broadcaster has successfully concluded an impressive three and a half year deal with Formula One World Ch...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 10:43hrs | 1 | by Agencies
ZTV to screen live English Premier League match every Saturday
IF you are a fan of the English Premiership Football or are following the Rio Olympics 2016, you can consider ZBC as a free option for catching all this entertainment. Econet Media's new free to air c...Published: 15 Aug 2016 at 14:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet Media secures extensive NFL agreement
Econet Media and the National Football League (NFL) have reached an agreement that will see Econet Media's Kwesé Sports become the exclusive linear TV broadcaster of NFL content in a number of market...Published: 25 Jul 2016 at 12:28hrs | 7 | by Agencies
Top African media executive joins Econet
Econet Media has confirmed the appointment of highly experienced African media executive Rhys Torrington as its Group Commercial Director, effective 1st July 2016. This appointment marks a signifi...Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 08:42hrs | | by Agencies
Econet TV acquires exclusive rights to all Premiership Rugby matches
Get ready for sensational rugby action from England's top teams! In yet another achievement for Econet Media, the company today confirmed that it has acquired the exclusive English language rights to ...Published: 07 Jul 2016 at 11:34hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
T.D. Jakes, Econet in groundbreaking alliance
T.D. Jakes Enterprises International, and Econet Media, a multinational, diversified telecommunications group, today announce that they are entering into a relationship to form a multiyear partnership...Published: 20 Jun 2016 at 12:09hrs | | by Mthobisi Dladla
Econet signs strategic partnership with leading UK sports promoters
With boxing fans gearing up for the big showdown between heavy hitters Anthony Joshua and Dominic Breazeale as they contend for the IBF World Heavyweight title on June 25, Econet Media today announced...Published: 13 Jun 2016 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet Media Becomes the NBA's Largest Partner Ever in Africa
JOHANNESBURG AND NEW YORK, April 21, 2016 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Econet, a multinational, diversified telecommunications group, today announced a multiyear partnership to pr...Published: 21 Apr 2016 at 08:56hrs | | by Agencies
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