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Econet launches new SmartSuite data packages

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has unveiled its new SmartSuite Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) data packages, offering six plans designed to meet the diverse data needs of households, freelancers, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The pac…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 19:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet faces backlash over SmartBiz router policy

Telecoms giant Econet Wireless has sparked widespread public outrage after informing its SmartBiz clients that they must purchase routers within five days or lose access to mobile data services starting September 10, 2025.The directive, se…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 15:13hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter

Econet restricts SmartBiz to routers only

Econet has announced that its SmartBiz data lines will stop functioning in mobile phones from September 10, 2025, and will only be accessible through Wi-Fi routers. The change was communicated to subscribers via SMS on Friday, urging them …

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:10hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter

Econet employee in court over US $62,000 armed robbery plot

Bindura - An Econet Wireless employee stationed at the Mvurwi branch, Elias Mutonya (39), has been dragged to court after allegedly masterminding an armed robbery that saw over US\$62,000 worth of cash and property stolen from his employer…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:33hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Econet in aggressive tech roll-out

Telecommunications leader Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reported a 70% decline in connectivity-related customer complaints after completing a major network upgrade during the year ended February 2025.The country's largest mobile operator un…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet employee 'steals' ZWG1 million

A Mutare-based Econet Insurance employee accused of stealing ZwG 1 171 771.60 from her employer has been granted bail of US$400.Madeleine Magadza (32) of Greenside, Mutare, appeared before Magistrate Annie Ndiraya on Monday and was granted…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 17:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet to launch new data packages

Zimbabweâ€™s largest telecommunications and technology provider, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has announced it will soon roll out new data packages aimed at enhancing its popular SmartBiz offering, following feedback from customers across the…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zec abandons Econet for voter registration checks

In a troubling move that has left many potential voters struggling to verify their registration status, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has seemingly abandoned the Econet platform for voter registration checks, limiting access to N…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 10:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet defends fair usage policy amid backlash

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has come under fire from some of its SmartBiz customers following the enforcement of its Fair Usage Policy (FUP) on "unlimited" data packages.Critics say the move undermines the promise of unlimited access, while t…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 13:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet reports 44% surge in voice calls

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reported a remarkable 44 percent year-on-year increase in voice call volumes for the quarter ended May 31, 2025, defying industry expectations that traditional voice services are in decline. This surge accompan…

Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet expands Kancane Kancane smartphone credit scheme

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has expanded its popular Kancane Kancane smartphone credit scheme by extending the repayment period from just three months to up to 24 months, with no initial deposit required, in a move aimed at making smartphones…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:31hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Econet doubles 5G coverage and price ahead of Victoria Falls Marathon

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to the internationally acclaimed Victoria Falls Marathon by unveiling a major digital infrastructure upgrade ahead of this year's event, set for Sunday, July 6, 2025.With thousands of …

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's mobile network operators hit by currency woes

Zimbabwe's mobile network operators (MNOs) are reeling from a sharp decline in profitability, with spiralling costs and exchange rate volatility emerging as key culprits, according to a new industry report released by the Postal and Teleco…

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet starts on boarding clients to 5MW data centre

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has announced it will start onboarding its corporate clients to its newly-commissioned, state-of-the-art 5 megawatt (MW) data centre in Harare at the end of this month, marking a significant milestone in the countr…

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 10:30hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter

Econet completes network upgrade

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has successfully completed its comprehensive network infrastructure modernisation programme, positioning the telecoms giant for a new era of digital innovation and growth. The upgrade, finalised in the second half …

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:45hrs | 845 | by Staff reporter

EcoCash Holdings rebranding

EcoCash, the popular mobile money platform operated by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited, will retain its name despite recent announcements about a rebranding by its former holding company.EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited, which now contro…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:05hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter

Econet to hike bundle prices on Wednesday

Leading telecommunications provider Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has announced a scheduled revision of its Voice, Data and SMS bundle prices, set to take effect on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.In a public notice issued on Monday, the telecoms giant …

Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:51hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter

Government investigating defiant school heads

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has launched a crackdown on school heads who defied a government directive barring the expulsion of learners over unpaid fees, insisting that schools must abide by Statutory Instrument 13 of …

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:16hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter

Trio defrauds Econet US$54 800

Three airtime vendors from Mutare have appeared in court facing allegations of stealing US$54,863 through a sophisticated EcoCash airtime scam after allegedly discovering a system loophole that allowed them to transfer airtime without fund…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:15hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter

Econet Victoria Falls Marathon draws global spotlight

The Econet Victoria Falls Marathon is rapidly establishing itself as one of Africa's leading sporting events, transforming the iconic resort town into a magnet for global tourism, cultural exchange, and environmental awareness.Set for July…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:42hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter

Trio arrested for stealing network boosters

Three men from Epworth have appeared in court facing allegations of stealing high-value equipment and fuel from Econet wireless network boosters in two separate incidents.Christopher Makamelo, also known as Nyambuya (60), Tinotenda Nathan …

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 06:58hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe dominates 65th ZITF

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe stole the show at the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), walking away with four top awards, including the coveted Presidential Award for the Supreme Zimbabwean Exhibit.The 2025 edition of…

Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:38hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter

Joshua Nkomo scholarship applications open until 31 March 2025

The prestigious Joshua Nkomo Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort, offering financial support to talented students aiming to achieve their academic goals. The application period is open from March 2 to March 31, 20…

Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 12:39hrs | 784 | by Staff reporter

Tatenda Anastasia Mavetera We See The Good Work

His Excellency the President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to empower the nation's youth and open up leadership space and business opportunities for young people. True to his word we have seen the rise of Tatenda Anastasia Mavetera, Emily Je…

Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 19:59hrs | 815 | by Nicholas Ncube

Econet COO Kezito Makuni quits after 16 years

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited has announced the departure of its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Kezito Makuni, who will be leaving the company on February 28, 2025, after 16 years of service.Mr. Makuni, a seasoned telecommunications…

Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 09:13hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Econet dismisses fake social media post on VPN deductions

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has dismissed as fake a widely circulated social media post claiming that the company will deduct funds from EcoCash wallets of customers who have used virtual private networks (VPNs) to access free data.The post, …

Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Econet Zimbabwe denies data breach claims, initiates investigations

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has responded to allegations of a massive data breach after a social media post surfaced on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, claiming that a threat actor was selling a subscriber list containing 852,791 customer records.…

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 20:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless suffers major data breach

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the nation's largest mobile network operator, has fallen victim to a significant data breach, potentially exposing personal information of 852,791 customers. The incident, uncovered on February 7, 2025, marks one …

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet in shares battle with former workers

The High Court has issued a default judgment ordering Econet Wireless (Pvt) Ltd to release the relevant documents related to the transfer of over two million shares promised to eight former employees nearly a decade ago.In a ruling dated 2…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 08:07hrs | 3603 | by Staff reporter

Econet launches US$350k Christmas promotion

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has launched its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Promotion under the theme "iJoy Afta Joy", offering customers the chance to win life-changing prizes worth over US$350,000. The promotion, which began over the wee…

Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:54hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter

Econet, are you ready for Starlink's direct-to-phone satellite offering?

Starlink, the SpaceX subsidiary that uses low-Earth orbit satellites to provide broadband internet services globally, is intensifying efforts to offer direct-to-smartphone connectivity.According to a report by Techopedia, 13 of the 20 new …

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 16:20hrs | 2604 | by Staff reporter

Econet in aggressive 5G roll out

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ), the country's leading mobile network operator, is continuing its aggressive rollout of 5G base stations as part of its strategy to solidify its position in the increasingly competitive technology space.Prese…

Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter

Maid wins house in Econet promotion

In a remarkable turn of events, Ropafadzo Msipa, a 25-year-old housekeeper employed at a local lodge in Chiredzi, has won a stunning smart house and an Econet Smart House security system through the 2024 Econet Tapinda Sesingenile Promotio…

Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 10:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Strive Masiyiwa among Top 10 richest black people in the world

Systemic injustice, colonial exploitation, and economic marginalization have plagued Africa and the Black population for centuries. This narrative is challenged by the emergence of black billionaires, showing that substantial wealth can be…

Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:18hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter

Econet's investment in Liquid may be poised for a decline in value

Morgan & Co, a prominent securities firm, has issued a cautionary warning to Econet Wireless Zimbabwe regarding its investment in Liquid Telecommunications Holdings (LTH). The firm anticipates a potential decline in the value of this i…

Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 11:14hrs | 692 | by Staff reporter

Starlink rocks Zimbabwe market

The entry of SpaceX's Starlink into the Zimbabwean market is poised to shake up the telecommunications sector, potentially leading to significant changes in service delivery, cost structures, and overall market dynamics.Starlink, a major p…

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 11:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Starlink Goes Live in Zimbabwe

The company officially turned on service in Zimbabwe just before midnight, Friday 6 September 2024. It's a big cheer from many areas in the country as many have awaited this moment for some time. The Starlink Map now includes Zimbabwe as b…

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:05hrs | 357 | by Staff reporter

Econet commissions over 30 sites for network expansion

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited has commissioned over 30 new sites across Zimbabwe in its first quarter ending May 31, 2024, as part of its network modernization program. This initiative aims to enhance coverage in urban, peri-urban, and …

Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 06:58hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter

Econet extends smartphone credit scheme to civil servants

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has expanded its 'Kancane Kancane' smartphone credit scheme to include civil servants, enabling them to acquire new smartphones without upfront deposits. Kezito Makuni, Econet's Chief Operations Officer, highlighte…

Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 10:27hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter

EcoCash launches new mobile App

EcoCash, Zimbabwe's leading mobile money platform, has unveiled a brand-new mobile app in Harare today, June 13, 2024, featuring enhanced security and a more user-friendly interface packed with additional functionalities compared to its pr…

Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 11:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet announces preps for changeover from Zimdollar to ZiG

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has announced that it has suspended trading in the ZWL currency as it works to configure the changeover from ZWL to the new ZiG currency on its various product platforms. Econet Wireless, the leading telecommunicat…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:08hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

EcoCash partners 9 universities across the country

In a move set to bring payment convenience to tens of thousands of tertiary students, parents and guardians alike, EcoCash has partnered with nine local university institutions across the country as the country's leading mobile financial s…

Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 20:33hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

NetOne is now a danger to life and security!

I am one of those who have been faithful subscribers to Zimbabwe's second largest mobile network operator (MNO) NetOne.Over the years, I have become endeared to the state-owned entity, in spite of the company having its fair share of contr…

Published: 02 Jan 2024 at 17:54hrs | 23 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Econet leading in mobile data and voice traffic

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz)'s sector performance report for the 3rd quarter of 2023 has revealed that Econet Wireless Zimbabwe extended its market leadership in the local mobile telecommunica…

Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 16:36hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mobile operators' revenues up by 95%

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) recorded a 95,3% growth in mobile operator revenue to $850,8 billion in the third quarter owing to inflationary gains.In its third quarter report released last wee…

Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:10hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Econet defrauded

A CHITUNGWIZA man  appeared before magistrate Apollonia Marutya yesterday charged with three counts of defrauding Econet Wireless of US$ 5 291.Clever Manhombo (40) was remanded in custody to tomorrow for bail application.The complaina…

Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

EcoCash overturns loss into profit

EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited (EHZL), a FINTECH company, successfully transformed its financial performance, turning a loss into a profit of ZWL$130.19 million after tax for the half-year ending August 31, 2023. This positive shift was…

Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:47hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter

Econet doubles its tariffs

ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator has with effect from today (Tuesday) doubled its data bundles.50-gigabyte wi-fi now costs whopping ZW$1 012 212, up from ZW$506 106.Telecel, says it is also increasing…

Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 13:35hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Econet increases tariffs again

ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator has with effect from today (Tuesday) hiked data bundles by up to 300 percent."We are reviewing our ZWL data and SMEs bundle prices effective Tuesday, 20 June 2023," it…

Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 08:57hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Econet, EcoCash seek to raise US$60 million

Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications firm, Econet and its sister company EcoCash Holdings are planning to raise US$30,3 million each from shareholders to redeem outstanding debentures.The debentures stem from a US$128 million capital rais…

Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:33hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

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