Econet InfraCo expands tower network
Econet InfraCo – recently listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) after unbundling from Econet Wireless Zimbabwe – says it is accelerating investment in telecommunications and energy infrastructure after deploying 90 new base station sites and starting construction of the first phase of a planned 100-megawatt solar farm during the quarter ended 31 May 2026.
Nearly 1 billion Africans remain offline despite mobile economy’s $290 billion growth forecast
Mobile technologies are projected to contribute $290 billion to Africa’s economy by 2030, but the continent’s biggest digital challenge is no longer network coverage. It is getting people who already live within coverage areas to use the internet.
Zim mobile network operators face mounting costs squeeze
Zimbabwe’s mobile network operators (MNOs) are expected to come under increasing pressure on profitability as operating expenses continue to rise faster than revenue, according to recent industry figures.
Zim mobile network operators double infrastructure spend
Zimbabwe’s mobile network operators (MNOs) sharply increased capital expenditure in the final quarter of 2025, pouring a combined ZiG1,08 billion into infrastructure, more than double the ZiG509 million recorded in the previous quarter, a latest industry report has revealed.
Netflix grants Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa stock options
If Netflix’s share price rises above $95.55 over the ten-year window, the options become increasingly valuable.
InfraCo listing set for month end
In the meantime, Econet has declared a cash dividend for shareholders who remained invested in the company.