About Econet
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is Zimbabwe’s largest provider of telecommunications services, providing solutions in mobile and fixed wireless telephony, public payphones, internet access and payment solutions.
Econet launched its network on 10 July 1998 and listed on 17 September 1998. It is one of the largest companies on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in terms of market capitalisation. The company continues to upgrade its network to carry more subscribers, and further widen its geographical coverage, which is already the most extensive in Zimbabwe.
In 2009, the network became the first operator in Zimbabwe to launch data services under 3G technology. The company’s key infrastructure at the start of 2010 included three switches.
In 2009, Econet began building an extensive fibre optic network, and also commenced an accelerated rollout of other key network infrastructure.
Key subsidiaries and associates of Econet are Liquid Telecom, the largest internet service and access provider in Zimbabwe, and Transaction Payment Solutions, a leading provider of financial transaction switching, point-of-sale and value-added support services. Econet has a broad strategy for social and community investment, run under the “Econet in the Community” banner.
Through these programmes, Econet supports a diverse range of charitable causes which include children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, religious and church organisations,
as well as an annual scholarship program that provides financial assistance to the brightest students selected from schools in the country’s 10 provinces under the Joshua Nkomo Scholarship Fund (JNSF).
Vision
We envision a digitally connected future that leaves no African behind.
Mission
We deliver unparalleled digital services to everyone with a passion to inspire innovation, improve quality of life and unlock stakeholder value sustainably.
Values
Our values represent the ability to channel incredible ambition towards something greater than us. We have humble
leaders who have a ferocious ambition, and indomitable will to succeed, not for themselves but the greater
good.
Pioneering
We are inspired to change the world through innovative products and solutions for our customers.
Professional
We are committed to the discipline of consistently delivering exceptional products and services.
Personal
We are devoted to embracing one another and celebrating excellence in serving our diverse communities
Our Transformation Journey
32K Subscribers
Mobile network launch
ZSE listing
Business Partna launch
Installation of generators & rectifiers at base stations to counter load-shedding
10th Anniversary
80 new base stations with data capabilities
Broadened airtime distribution channel via retail – Innscor, OK, TM supermarkets
Steward Bank acquisition
Buddie Zone launch
Bank integration on EcoCash
Cassava unbundling
Digital transformation
Kwese media platform
Digital banking – deployment of Kwenga POS machines
OmniContact BPO launch
Buddie Beatz music streaming app
YoPlay, gaming platform
5G