Online publication raided by Econet and Steward Bank issues statement
We have just received a statement from the online publication, The Source, on the events that have happened around their offices being raided by Econet Wireless executives accompanied by the Sheriff...
View Article(Download) High Court order used to raid The Source by Econet, Steward, Sheriff
Here’s a pdf of the High Court order used to raid The Source. Click on the picture to download it, or just here:...
View ArticleState should lead on infrastructure, dangerous for private players to own it:...
Telecoms infrastructure is back in the news again. No, it isn’t another loaded press release from an operator. Instead, we have some words from the Minister of ICT, Honourable Supa Mandiwanzira. We...
View ArticleEconet’s Group CEO quit recently. Who was this guy anyway?
Econet Wireless Global's CEO Craig Fitzgerald is reported to have stepped down from his position at the helm of the multinational concern. While most of the focus has always been on Econet's founder,...
View ArticleThe Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: the best in the world, or just expensive art &...
This is a review of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, the flagship device from the mobile devices giant. With outstanding specs, and a great design it easily looks like the best device on the market. But is...
View ArticleStrive Masiyiwa: We are building 100km of fibre a week
Recently, Strive Masiyiwa, the founder of Econet Wireless, was interviewed on CNN. He shared some perspectives on African broadband, the opportunity and power of technology and the internet, as well as...
View ArticleHere’s how the Econet special bundles will affect the operator
The introduction of the dual account setup by Econet was a huge advantage on the part of the subscriber in terms of conserving data but it may yet turn out to be an inconvenience for Econet, VAS...
View ArticleInfrastructure Sharing: purely an emotional debate
Operators would rather "go it alone" than share infrastructure despite the fact that there is an opportunity for cost savings of up to 40%. To the consumer it makes absolutely no sense that they should...
View ArticleInfrastructure Sharing: About threats, distrust and the opportunity to be...
In threatening Econet with havoc if they don't share infrastructure, the ministry of ICT missed an opportunity to appreciate the significant contribution that Econet's investment in infrastructure has...
View ArticleEconet powered e-commerce platform, tengai.co.zw, to launch in a few days
In a few days, mobile operator Econet Wireless is going live with the online classifieds platform tengai.co.zw. We were invited to the press launch which is slated for Monday 27 July. tengai.co.zw will...
View ArticleEconet still uninterested in interoperability (updated)
It seems Econet, banking on its market share and business interests, is still unwilling to enable interoperability in some aspects of their services, particularly hand to hand wallet to wallet...
View ArticleEconet threatened by AnonymousZimbabwe, the outfit behind the tengai.co.zw...
Anonymous Zimbabwe has claimed responsibility for hacking the Tengai.co.zw e-commerce website while lobbying for net neutrality. It has also threatened Tengai and the mobile operator Econet, giving...
View ArticleLiquid Telecom enters into partnership with MTN
Liquid Telecom, the Pan- African Telecoms infrastructure company has entered into a partnership with another African telecoms giant, MTN. This is part of an arrangement meant to ensure that the...
View ArticleCatching them young, Steward Bank pushes ZTE phones through iStudent account
Steward Bank is offering tertiary students entry level smartphones through a Student Account credit facility. Here is a look at the impact of this strategy. Articles appeared first on Techzim; Catching...
View ArticleEconet “assumes control” of Muzinda Hub
Some people don't know what Muzinda Hub is or what it's all about. This is despite some links to the most visible local tech company, Econet Wireless. This is likely to change now that Econet has...
View ArticleEconet remains mum on Infrastructure Sharing, but here’s what it could be...
Econet has remained mum on their walkout from the Infrastructure Sharing debate, but it cannot afford as a business to just let it slide. What are some of its options going forward? Articles appeared...
View ArticleMuzinda Hub develops free websites as part of global education campaign,...
Muzinda Hub is partnering with the Global Business Coalition for Education to run an initiative called the #UpForSchool Campaign, in Zimbabwe. The hub will be developing free websites for the first 20...
View ArticleTengai 2.0 on the cards as startup makes plans to re-enter the market
According to some sources from Econet, the Tengai team is working on a comeback for the hacked e-classifieds site. Efforts are being put into creating a secure platform, though the sources couldn't...
View ArticleNo going back on Infrastructure Sharing despite Econet conundrum
Despite the minister's less than eloquent responses in a radio interview, Infrastructure Sharing must proceed and Econet must work out its strategy especially where it may relate to how they source the...
View ArticleWhy Strive Masiyiwa’s detailed story of fighting corruption in Africa is...
Here's a look at why Zimbabwean business icon and telecoms magnate Strive Masiyiwa's detailed story of fighting corruption in Africa is important. Articles appeared first on Techzim; Why Strive...
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