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Calls for stronger regulation of Starlink's expansion in Africa
The rapid expansion of Starlink's satellite internet services across Africa has prompted a growing chorus of concern from local industry experts, telecommunications companies, and internet service pro...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:52hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
Africa Gaming Industry and its Potential Growth
A few years back, Africa seemed a less profitable market for most online businesses, especially overseas brands that had their sights on more developed markets. However, time has shaped the continent'...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 08:16hrs | 43 | by Staff Writer
Online casino on the rise in Africa
Casinos were previously associated with Las Vegas, Nevada in the US but the trending is quickly spreading to various other parts in the world. African countries has not been left behind in the elite g...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 14:03hrs | 5 | by Staff Writer
Strive Masiyiwa upbeat about Econet offshoot
Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa says spinning off Cassava Smartech from the telecoms business will attract a different type of investor to the ones who have traditionally invested in the telec...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
EcoCash crash shows the vulnerabilities of going cashless
Although mobile money has become the leading transaction platform in Zimbabwe, its weaknesses came into focus this week after the dominant EcoCash network in Zimbabwe went down for two days, and left ...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 18:49hrs | | by Tawanda Karombo / qz.com
NetOne to recruit more agents
STATE-OWNED mobile telecommunication operator NetOne has embarked on a drive to recruit an additional 1 000 agents to be part of its OneMoney team.NetOne public relations officer, Mr John Nyas...Published: 08 Jan 2018 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's mobile money services 'bigger than M-PESA'
ZIMBABWE'S mobile money platforms are forecasted to surpass the impact of the globally-renowned M-PESA launched in East Africa a decade ago. The lofty projections by Supa Mandiwanzira, the Sou...Published: 15 Nov 2017 at 05:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
NetOne launches OneMoney platform in Bulawayo
STATE-OWNED mobile telecommunication operator, NetOne, has extended its mobile money service campaign to Bulawayo with the launch of its OneMoney platform set for today.NetOne, which is celebr...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 04:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why I feel inspired about the future after my recent trip to Africa
We face an exciting - but uncertain - time ahead. The disruption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution will echo across our time and change every facet of work and life over the coming decades. We will ...Published: 27 Sep 2017 at 14:18hrs | | by Steve Tzikakis, SAP President EMEA South
Econet does not employ Ndebeles - Response
Resolve and Press Forward: A Young Person's ResponseDear Editor, A few days ago, John Ncube who signed off as a very loyal subscriber to Ec...Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 10:07hrs | | by Dalumuzi Mhlanga
Resolve and Press Forward: A Young Person's Response
A few days ago, John Ncube who signed off as a very loyal subscriber to Econet, wrote an open letter to Strive Masiyiwa about how Econet Wireless Zimbabwe does not employ Ndebele people. ...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 17:36hrs | | by Dalumuzi Mhlanga
DStv parent eyes Zimbabwe mobile firms
Africa's most valuable company, Naspers which owns MultiChoice, has set its eyes on partnering with Zimbabwe's mobile telephone firms to boost its video-on-demand business.This comes as th...Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 14:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe frustrate MTN, Safaricom entry
Government is blocking South African and Kenyan telecom giants -MTN and Safaricom from operating in the country to shield local firms.The country has three mobile network...Published: 28 Jul 2016 at 17:56hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Facebook Kicks Off Global Effort on Women's Safety in Kenya
Facebook convenes group to focus on women's safety for Safer Internet Day NAIROBI, Kenya - Facebook hoste...Published: 17 Feb 2016 at 14:41hrs | | by APO
14 Zimbabweans travel to 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit
United States ambassador Bruce Wharton says the fourteen Zimbabweans attending the sixth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 25-26, 2015 represent the human capi...Published: 26 Jul 2015 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwean company to manufacture devices for Safaricom
G-Telecoms (GTel), a Zimbabwean mobile handset manufacturer, has inked an agreement with Kenyan operator Safaricom to offer devices on contract. The agreement is expected to give Safaricom customers f...Published: 21 May 2015 at 15:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet shortlisted for top Africa gong
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe and its France-based partner Astellia have been shortlisted for the ‘Best cost efficiency solution for Africa' at the Africa Com Awards set for Cape Town South ...Published: 13 Oct 2013 at 17:53hrs | | by Business Reporter
Econet develops new product for farmers - EcoFarmer
Econet Wireless has developed a weather-indexed drought insurance service for small holder farmers. The service allows farmers to make a financial claim if their crops fail because of either inadequa...Published: 26 Sep 2013 at 05:53hrs | 1 | by Own correspondent
Africa's mobile youths drive change, Cell phones reshape youth cultures
The sight of teenagers selling mushrooms using mobile phones is becoming a familiar one in rural Namibia. Namibia Polytechnic faculty member Maurice Nkusi, designer of a cell phone√¢‚Ǩ‚Ã...Published: 06 Jun 2013 at 13:16hrs | | by Jocelyne Sambira
Technology: the new paradigm in Zimbabwe banking?
What is different about Zimbabwean banks? Ours is the only country in Africa whose banks are not attracting foreign investor interest, why? Those who follow African markets could have noticed that in ...Published: 12 Feb 2013 at 11:47hrs | | by zfn
Vodacom reduces African roaming charges by more than 70 percent
South Africa's Vodacom customers can expect roaming savings when travelling to 6 African countries where Vodacom and Vodafone operate. Vodacom has introduced flat rates which have resulted i...Published: 05 Apr 2012 at 08:18hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Cross-border telephone remittances increase in Africa
More people in Africa's poorest countries have mobile phones than have bank accounts. That reality is spurring mobile service companies to explore how they can capture a share of the potential banking...Published: 24 Jan 2012 at 13:28hrs | | by Anna McGovern
Kenyans use social media to mobilize support for drought victims
Julie Gichuru is an award-winning Kenyan television journalist rated by Forbes business magazine in 2011 as one of "20 youngest powerful women in Africa." Ms. Gichuru has a reputation as an engaging T...Published: 13 Dec 2011 at 16:31hrs | | by Kingsley Ighobor
BlackBerry services hit by second day blackout
LONDON. - BlackBerry users across Europe, the Middle East and Africa were hit with service disruptions to their smartphones for a second day yesterday after an unexplained glitch cut off Internet and...Published: 12 Oct 2011 at 07:36hrs | 160 | by -
Econet analysis - Inspired to change your world
ECONET Wireless has been rated as the telecommunications company with the highest growth potential in SubSaharan Africa (SSA), according to the latest Renaissance Capital report....Published: 16 Feb 2011 at 11:09hrs | | by Byo24News
Zimbabwe market may boom in 2011
London - Zimbabwean equities top the list of attractive investment options in Africa next year as its economy stirs back to life after years of crises, Insparo Asset Management says. ...Published: 02 Dec 2010 at 20:49hrs | | by Reuters
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