Econet invests US$66 mln in network upgrade
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ) says it invested US$66 million in the financial year to February 28, 2023, as part of its network modernization program which it said had been hampered … Read More
Category: Telecoms
Telecel assets now under quarantine
No legal action can be taken against the assets of Telecel Zimbabwe as they are now protected by the law following an application by employees to have the mobile telecoms … Read More
Econet says forex auction not adequate
Listed telecommunications giant, Econet Wireless, has said it is still trying to raise funds to clear its matured debentures. The US$30,3 million debt matured in April this year and is … Read More
Imported internet increases network costs
PLAYERS in the telecommunications sector have attributed the high costs of digital connectivity services to imported internet and key accessories’ expenses, which they incur among other operational obligations. Responding to … Read More
Liquid Dataport launches terrestrial data superhighway
Zimbabwean businesses and individuals are set to benefit from improved connectivity following a ground-breaking achievement by Liquid Dataport, which has launched the first-ever connection between Mombasa and South Africa. Liquid … Read More
First terrestrial data superhighway connecting Mombasa to Johannesburg launched
LIQUID Dataport, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has announced the launch of the first terrestrial fibre connecting Mombasa to Johannesburg. This new route, including a breakthrough … Read More
Telecel placed under corporate rescue
TELECEL Zimbabwe has been placed under corporate rescue as creditors work to save the business and defend it from a number of lawsuits. A court plea made by the Communication … Read More
Econet, EcoCash say full service restored following network challenges
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe and EcoCash say their services have now been fully restored following technical challenges, which caused some services to be unavailable between Tuesday afternoon and yesterday. “We are … Read More
Telecoms pour $28bn into capex
The telecommunications sector’s capital expenditure increased to $28, 3 billion in 2022, a 455 percent annual variance from $5, 1 billion in 2021, a notable improvement from low investment during … Read More
Dr Machengete now Council of African Regulators vice-president
ZIMBABWE’S Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) director general, Dr Gift Machengete, has been elected vice president of the Council of African Regulators. Dr Machengete was nominated and … Read More
