Recently Econet launched the Smart USD Bundles to combat the crazy priced rtgs bundles. The most attractive bundle on offer is the US$10 for 10GB which works out to be much more affordable compared to their cheapest rtgs Private Wifi bundle priced at ZWL $4 320. However, people have cried foul on Twitter firstly saying… Continue reading Econet Wireless Smart USD Bundle Users Cry Foul
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Econet Introduces Smart USD Bundles: Zvaku Maker Sense
I’m sure we can all agree that bundle prices are insane. Econet (and other Internet Service Providers) have been having a price hike competition due to the ever-increasing Bond-USD exchange rates. The *143* USSD shortcode has a new option called Smart USD Bundles. This option has Voice, SMS, Data and COMBO bundle choices. The bundles… Continue reading Econet Introduces Smart USD Bundles: Zvaku Maker Sense
Elizabeth Masiyiwa Appointed On Econet Wireless Board Of Directors
Strive Masiyiwa’s daughter Elizabeth Masiyiwa is said to bring a wealth of experience to the Econet Wireless board of directors as she takes her place effective from the 1st of April 2022. The telecoms company made the announcement in a statement on their official website. Elizabeth has worked as a senior executive for various organisations… Continue reading Elizabeth Masiyiwa Appointed On Econet Wireless Board Of Directors
Jonathan Moyo Calls Strive Masiyiwa A Bond Note Billionaire…Again
Professor Johnathan Moyo has called Strive Masiyiwa a bond note billionaire before and he is at it again following a Tweet about the exorbitant pricing of phones at Econet Wireless shops. A Twitter subscriber named Mhofu Tweeted about the outrageous prices displayed at an Econet shop in Avondale saying: “Crazy pricing!! Econet Shop – Avondale… Continue reading Jonathan Moyo Calls Strive Masiyiwa A Bond Note Billionaire…Again
Strive Masiyiwa Leaves Econet, The Company He Founded
Econet Wireless has announced that founder and billionaire Strive Masiyiwa has stepped down from the board. Strive has served on the board since the founding of Econet although he has not been based in Zimbabwe for many years. The statement released by Econet was not clear as to why Strive Masiyiwa is stepping down. Recently… Continue reading Strive Masiyiwa Leaves Econet, The Company He Founded
Ridiculous Data Bundles Price Hikes. A Political Strategy?
Netone has just announced yet another data price review. By now we all know that review will never be about reducing the price to match the service that is being given. So yes, the price is up again! While that isn’t too much of a surprise, a question that keeps coming up over and over… Continue reading Ridiculous Data Bundles Price Hikes. A Political Strategy?
Econet Tariffs – September 2021
Mobile operating network providers in Zimbabwe decided to raise their rates as of September 2021. TelOne recently released their new tariffs. Despite the rise, people still commented on the affordability of these tariffs in comparison to other service providers like Econet. The new Econet Tariffs are as follows: LOCAL CALL TARIFFS (INCL VAT, EXCISE &… Continue reading Econet Tariffs – September 2021
Social media laments over the claims that Econet’s network led to the death of an innocent man
Three days ago on the 13th of April 2021, Econet subscribers were in trouble. No communications were possible for the majority of the day and at the time noone seemed to know what the issue was. View some comments from Econet subscribers expressing the challenge they had on that day: However the most touching of… Continue reading Social media laments over the claims that Econet’s network led to the death of an innocent man
New data prices: Is Zimbabwe paying the hefty cost of Econet’s deal to bring DRC cheap internet?
Compared to other mobile network operators in Zimbabwe, Econet seems to have succeeded in maintaining the reputation of the most expensive data tariffs. Nonetheless, this track record still doesn’t seem to have prepared people enough for the recent spike in their data prices. View the new wifi data prices below. Private WIFI Data Bouquets: These… Continue reading New data prices: Is Zimbabwe paying the hefty cost of Econet’s deal to bring DRC cheap internet?
Mbinga yedu, Strive Masiyiwa secures deal with Facebook to provide cheap internet to DRC and other Central African countries
Fortunately for Central Africa, Zimbabwean billionaire and founder of Econet, Strive Masiyiwa will be bringing them cheap internet. The billionaire has worked tirelessly to secure a deal with Facebook that makes cheap internet possible in DRC and other Central African countries. Masiyiwa was soo proud of the achievement that he took to his Facebook page… Continue reading Mbinga yedu, Strive Masiyiwa secures deal with Facebook to provide cheap internet to DRC and other Central African countries
Econet Wireless boss (not Strive Masiyiwa) publishes a book depicting success
The Econet Wireless Chief Executive, Douglas Mboweni, has released a book aimed at helping people, especially millennials like us discover our purpose. No doubt, people have wanted to know what a person of his stature knows. Now is your chance. Why is Mboweni a good person to learn from? Well, he has quite the noteworthy… Continue reading Econet Wireless boss (not Strive Masiyiwa) publishes a book depicting success
You’re not being forced to use Econet, stop complaining says Hopewell Chin’ono
The Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono is at it again! This time he is firing shots at Zimbabweans who complain about Econet services as if they were forced to utilise it. This is not the first time he had something controversial to say with regards to Econet. View his previous statement here. We are certain that… Continue reading You’re not being forced to use Econet, stop complaining says Hopewell Chin’ono
The ‘EcoSure scam’ everyone is talking about
Ecosure is a service that boasts for their affordable insurance services such as funeral cover, accident cover and hospital cashback amongst other insurance related services. Their main aim is to take away the burden associated with life’s unexpected occurrences for a very affordable price. So why has there been a frenzy surrounding this service provider?… Continue reading The ‘EcoSure scam’ everyone is talking about
JUST IN: Strive Masiyiwa featured in the Forbes Billionaires 2021 list
The Forbes Billionaire 2021 list has unveiled that Zimbabwe’s Strive Masiyiwa is the 2035th richest man in the world. Strive Masiyiwa is the founder and chairman of Zimbabwe’s largest mobile operating networking system, Econet Wireless. Strive Masiyiwa’s net worth currently sits at a staggering US$1.5 billion. However, it wasn’t enough to place him in even… Continue reading JUST IN: Strive Masiyiwa featured in the Forbes Billionaires 2021 list
Econet targeted by scammers
Scammers have now targeted the largest mobile network operator, Econet. The scammers have created a page with the Econet logo and cover, even the name except the verification of course, Econet Zimbabwe’s actual Facebook page is verified plus the fake page has zero followers. The page undoubtedly aims to target the increasingly data hungry Zimbabweans off… Continue reading Econet targeted by scammers
Cyclone Idai victim still homeless because of Econet and government squabbles
Its been two years since Chimanimani was hit by Cyclone Idai. This disaster killed at least 185 people and left 270 000 in dire need of humanitarian aid as was revealed by the World Food Program. At that tragic time two years ago, Econet Wireless pledged to build houses or the survivors of the Cyclone.… Continue reading Cyclone Idai victim still homeless because of Econet and government squabbles