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<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe/">Econet Wireless Zimbabwe,</a> a Telecommunications company founded by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Strive_Masiyiwa/">Strive Masiyiwa</a>, has introduced the country’s first eSIM service. eSIM is a digital SIM card embedded in smartphones, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card and allowing users to have multiple phone numbers on one device.
Econet says it aims to provide convenience, choice, and flexibility to its customers through this technology. The activation of eSIMs is now available for free in all Econet shops nationwide. The adoption of eSIM technology is part of Econet’s digital transformation strategy and aims to enhance the customer experience. Said Econet in a statement:
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We are delighted to introduce our customers to this new technology that offers convenience by providing them with additional choice and flexibility.
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An eSIM is a digital SIM card that is embedded to the customer’s smartphone, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card and enabling users to have dual or multiple phone numbers on a single device.
<h3>How to check phone compatibility:</h3>
Customers can check their device compatibility by dialing *#06# and access their ‘Embedded Identity Document’ (EID). Added Econet:
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If one’s device is compatible, one can immediately proceed to the nearest Econet shop – with their original personal identification document (ID) –  and get their new eSIM activated for free.
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A range of mobile smartphone devices are compatible with the eSIM. These include:
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– iPhone XS to iPhone 15 
– Samsung Galaxy S20, S21, S22, S23 series 
– Samsung Note 20 
– Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro, Huawei P50 Pro, Huawei Mate 40 Pro 
– Itel Vision 3 Plus 
– Itel p37 Pro
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<h3>Why should you consider using eSIMs:</h3>
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<li>eSIMs offer enhanced security as they cannot be accessed externally and facilitate easy data transfer to new devices.</li>
<li>They are also environmentally friendly, eliminating the need for waste disposal associated with physical SIM cards like unauthorised SIM card cloning.</li>
<li>Ability to have multiple phone numbers on a single device, providing flexibility.</li>
<li>Easy activation and switching of mobile networks without the need for physical SIM card swapping.</li>
<li>Simplified data transfer and device setup, making it easier to switch to a new device.</li>
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Econet’s introduction of eSIM technology aligns with the global trend and provides customers with the benefits of security, convenience, and environmental sustainability. Some of the countries where eSIM service is commonly offered include the United States, the United Kingdom,  
Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Australia, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa.
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Econet Wireless Introduces Zimbabwe's First eSIM Service

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest mobile network operator by subscriber base, has with effect from Tuesday, 20 June, hiked data bundles.
In a brief notice sent via SMS to its millions of subscribers, Econet said:
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We are reviewing our ZWL data and SMEs bundle prices effective Tuesday, 20 June 2023.
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An 8 gig private WIFI data bundle now costs ZWL$111 342 up from ZWL$37 114 while a 15 gig bundle is now available for ZWL$201 033 up from ZWL$67 011.
Econent said a 25 gig will cost ZWL$294 675 from ZWL$98 225 and 50 gig users will have to pay ZWL$506 106 up from ZWL$168 702.
The latest tariff hike by Econet comes as the value of the Zimbabwe dollar has continued to plummet against other currencies at both official and parallel markets.
Some service providers are now devising ways to reject the Zimbabwe dollar such as engaging in forward rating and claiming that their point-of-sale machines are down, leaving customers with no option except to make payments in foreign currency.
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Econet In Massive Data Bundle Tariff Hike

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has issued an apology for the network issues that occurred over the past week.
The company’s chief operating officer, Kezito Makuni, stated that the problems were caused by power outages at their National Operations Centre (NOC) in Harare.
He added that the issues have been fully resolved, and the company regrets any inconvenience caused to their customers. Makuni said:
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We sincerely regret the challenges that our customers experienced over the past week, which were precipitated by power outages at our National Operations Centre (NOC) in Harare. 
The power outages, which unfortunately and uncharacteristally occurred twice – last Tuesday afternoon (May 9, 2023) and later in the week on Friday evening (May 12, 2023) –  triggered multiple failures on our voice, SMS, EcoCash, mobile data, VAS (third-party value added services) and on our recharge platforms, resulting in customers failing to access these services.
The Tuesday downtime, which lasted for about 5 hours, did not affect mobile data services. Unfortunately, when we suffered the second power outage on Friday – which brought down our backup power units – that is when most of our customers struggled to access our mobile data services, with the problem finally being resolved on Monday this week.
Regrettably, it took our engineers and vendors (equipment suppliers) much longer than anticipated, even as they worked around the clock, to resolve the challenges because it involved replacing some imported, damaged equipment and reconfiguring the nodes to enable resumption of normal service.
We have since moved to deploy additional backup power and monitoring equipment as well as additional redundancy on our NOC to further reduce the chances of the incidents which took place over the past week from recurring. 
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Makuni confirmed that their service platforms are now stable and being monitored to maintain a normal customer experience.
He apologised to Econet’s customers for the inconvenience and assured them that the company takes its responsibility of facilitating their businesses and relationships seriously.
The impact of Econet network failure in Zimbabwe can be significant, as Econet is the largest <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">mobile network operator</a> in the country.
Network failures caused disruptions in communication and connectivity, affecting businesses, individuals, and emergency services. This can lead to financial losses, missed opportunities, and in some cases, even a threat to health and safety. 
Due to the network outage experienced by Econet, other mobile network operators, particularly NetOne, gained customers. This led to an increase in the prices of <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">SIM cards</a> sold by vendors, from the official price of $1 to $3.
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Econet Wireless Apologises For Network Issues In Past Week

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is set increases voice, Data, and SMS tariffs and bundle prices with effect from 20 April 2023.
Econet, which is by far the country’s largest mobile network operator (MNO) by subscriber base, has notified its customers about the impending tariff adjustment.
A notice published on the company’s social media pages this Wednesday reads:
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Dear Customer, This serves to notify you of the planned changes on our Voice, Data, and SMS Tariffs and Bundles Prices effective Thursday, 20 April 2023.
To access Voice and Data bundles, dial *143#
To Access SMS bundles, dial *140#
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This comes after the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ) approved tariff increases in February and April.
State-owned mobile network operator NetOne increased tariffs on 7 April 2023.
Telecommunications companies in Zimbabwe face various challenges that affect their operations and profitability.
These include a complex and often unpredictable regulatory environment, high inflation rates, currency fluctuations, shortages of foreign currency, frequent power outages, and fraud and cybercrime which has led to financial losses.
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Econet Announces Planned Tariffs Hike

Zimbabwe’s richest man <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Strive_Masiyiwa">Strive Masiyiwa</a> is now among the world’s top 20 black billionaires following a strong rebound in his net worth since the beginning of 2023.
Masiyiwa’s net worth dropped by $1.5 billion last year, but it has now rebounded due to an increase in the share prices of his publicly traded companies on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), specifically <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe">Econet Zimbabwe</a> and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/EcoCash">EcoCash Holdings</a>.
According to Forbes, Masiyiwa has seen his net worth increase by $800 million since the start of 2023 from $1.2 billion at the start of the year to $2 billion as of April 5, <a href="https://billionaires.africa/2023/04/05/strive-masiyiwa-zimbabwes-wealthiest-man-bounces-back-with-800-million-net-worth-increase/">Billionaires Africa</a> reported.
The strong rebound in his net worth cements his position as one of Africa’s richest billionaires and also one of the world’s 19 Black billionaires.
Masiyiwa’s billion-dollar fortune comes partly from owning a 52.85% share in Econet Zimbabwe, which is the top telecommunications service provider in the country, and a 30% share in EcoCash Holdings, a company that offers mobile money transfer services.
Through his interest in Econet Global Limited, a diversified telecom group with operations and investments in Africa, Europe, South America, and the East Asia-Pacific Rim, the Zimbabwean billionaire also has a $145 million stake in Liquid Intelligent Technologies.
Since the beginning of the year, the share price of Econet Zimbabwe had risen by 160.37 per cent, from ZWL96.28 ($0.30) on January 1 to ZWL250.68 ($0.78) as of April 5.
The share price of EcoCash Holdings had increased by 69.55 per cent, from ZWL40.081 ($0.12) to ZWL67.96 ($0.21) as of April 5. 
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Strive Masiyiwa Now Among The World’s Top 20 Black Billionaires

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe deputy CEO Roy Chimanikire is confident the company’s <a href="https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/1/2023/econet-partners-ericsson-to-modernize-network-infrastructure-in-zimbabwe">partnership with Ericsson</a> for 5G expansion across Harare will deliver high connectivity for Zimbabweans.
Ericsson will help Econet upgrade its Radio Access Network (RAN) and mobile Core network. Said Chimanikire:
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Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is on a mission to realize an advanced 5G ecosystem in the country.
Our latest partnership with Ericsson brings us closer to realizing this ambition with 5G expansions in more locations.
Powering several digital technologies, 5G will play a pivotal role in realizing many of the goals outlined in the Smart Zimbabwe 2030 agenda, notably in smart industrialization.
Working alongside Ericsson, we aspire to build a high-performing 5G network that will not only deliver high connectivity but also support industrial and societal advancements in Zimbabwe.
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Todd Ashton, Vice President and Head of Ericsson South and East Africa at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, said:
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We have enjoyed a close and productive partnership with Econet for more than two decades, and we remain committed to supporting them in strengthening their network infrastructure as Zimbabwe lays out ambitious digital plans.
Our solutions will provide Econet with incredible speeds and mobility and introduce next-generation connectivity services seamlessly.
It will also accelerate the introduction of new 5G use cases that will support the nation’s digitalization momentum and assert its position in the growing digital economy.
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The upgrades that Ericsson and Econet will be working on will improve everything – 2G, 3G, and 4G.
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"Econet - Ericsson Partnership To Deliver High Network Connectivity In Zimbabwe"

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has strengthened its partnership with Ericsson as it embarks on a network upgrade to deliver 5G connectivity in more locations across Harare.
In a <a href="https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/1/2023/econet-partners-ericsson-to-modernize-network-infrastructure-in-zimbabwe">Press release</a>, Ericsson said the partnership with Econet aims to boost digital transformation through the evolution of the existing network to cloud native architecture. It said:
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Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (ZSE: ECO.ZW) has strengthened its partnership with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) at Mobile World Congress 2023, Barcelona, Spain as it prepares for 5G expansion by modernizing its Radio Access Network (RAN) and mobile Core network across Harare, Zimbabwe.
Through upgrades in its mobile Core and RAN solutions, Ericsson will help accelerate Econet’s digital transformation journey.
The network upgrade will pave the way for Econet to deliver 5G connectivity in more locations, unlocking advanced consumer and enterprise use cases.
As part of the mobile Core evolution, Ericsson will modernize the existing Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network to cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core, as well as upgrade the Unified Data Management (UDM) solution.
The scope of the agreement with Econet also includes Ericsson’s cloud infrastructure solutions, the Circuit Switch Core modernization and the introduction of IP Multimedia System (IMS) for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi).
Modernizing Econet’s network infrastructure will enable a wide range of services to subscribers, including high-definition VoLTE and applications that require low latency and improved responsiveness.
High-speed internet will be enabled through 4G and 5G radio access networks, coupled to the modernized packet core network.
Along with enhancing user experience, Econet will also benefit from increased network coverage and capacity.
The network modernization will include Econet’s existing 2G, 3G and LTE networks, with Ericsson’s latest 5G multi-band, multi-sector radios – such as Radio 4466 – which offers capacity expansion, energy efficiency and an average of 15 percent reduction in tower load.
Through the partnership, Econet will realize greater LTE indoor penetration and continue its seamless deployment of 5G, Narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) and private networks.
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Econet Partners Ericsson to Modernise Network Infrastructure Across Zimbabwe

Telecoms giant, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe">Econet Wireless Zimbabwe</a>, has appointed Mr Chengeto Moyo as its new financial director effective from 1 March 2023.
In a recent statement, Econet said the appointment will take effect on March 1, 2023. Reads the statement:
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Chengeto L Moyo to the position of finance director for Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited with effect from 1 March 2023. 
We would like to congratulate and wish Chengeto well in his new role.
</blockquote>
Moyo joined the Econet Group on 1 November 2008 as chief finance officer focusing on operational excellence.
 He worked in the mining, financial services, tourism, and FMCG sectors prior to joining the telecommunications industry.
Econet said Moyo also operated at an executive level in strategic planning and has been instrumental in remodelling businesses into profit-making through cost optimization programmes.
Moyo holds BAcc (Honors) from the University of Zimbabwe, Masters in Business Leadership (UNISA), and is a qualified chartered accountant (Zimbabwe) and has served Articles of Clerkship with Deloitte and Touche.
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Econet Has Appointed A New Financial Director

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ) says recurrent power cuts have negatively affected the quality of services that the company offers.
The mobile network operator (MNO) says it will increase investment in alternative energy, such as solar batteries and diesel-powered generators though this requires significant amounts of foreign currency.
In a statement accompanying the firm’s trading update for the third quarter to November 2022, EWZ company secretary, Charles Banda said:
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Due to the unreliable national power grid, the business continues to invest in alternative power solutions in a bid to ensure network availability.
As green energy solutions such as solar and battery storage require significant foreign currency investment, the pace of investment has remained below desired levels, thereby impacting service quality.
The business has also had to continue investing in diesel engine generators in the face of sharp declines in available grid power.
</blockquote>
Most base stations (boosters) run on electricity but of late, MNOs have been forced to rely on diesel generators due to load-shedding and this has increased the cost of doing business.

Load Shedding Affecting Network Availability - Econet

The government of Zimbabwe has been urged to use individuals who are illegally growing <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mbanje">mbanje (marijuana /dagga/ cannabis/ hemp)</a> to launch “viable out-grower schemes” as cases of unlawful cultivation of the plant continue to be reported.
Mukudzei Maidza, an Account Executive at <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe">Econet Zimbabwe</a>, says the illegal farmers could do more with support from the government. 
His remarks came after the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) had reported the arrest of Marian Paradza (39) at Buhle Village, Mberengwa, in connection with the unlawful cultivation of 83 plants of dagga measuring between 1m and 2.5m.
In a response seen by Pindula News, Maidza said: 
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Gvt has a programme of licencing growing medicinal Marijuana. A viable out-grower scheme can be developed using these guys as a foundation. Imagine that acreage without a greenhouse, drip irrigation or chemicals.
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Out-grower schemes are systems that link networks of unorganised smallholder farmers with domestic and international buyers. Also known as contract farming, these schemes provide benefits to players along the supply chain.
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<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/harare-man-arrested-for-growing-marijuana-at-a-church/">Harare Man Arrested For Growing Marijuana At A Church</a></li>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/man-arrested-for-cultivating-11-marijuana-plant-at-his-garden/">Man Arrested For Cultivating 11 Marijuana Plant At His Garden</a></li>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/marijuana-growing-regulations-gazetted/">Marijuana Growing Regulations Gazetted</a></li>
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Zimbabwe legalised the production of industrial hemp (marijuana) in 2020 through Statutory Instrument 218 Agricultural Marketing Authority (Industrial Hemp) Regulations.
The SI was gazetted by the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement. Anxious Masuka.
According to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Industrial_Hemp_Trust">Zimbabwe Industrial Hemp Trust</a> (ZIHT)’s Dr Zorodzai Maroveke, the first harvesting of industrial hemp happened in 2020.
Unauthorised farming or possession of marijuana remains a punishable offence in Zimbabwe. 
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Unlawful Mbanje Cultivation: "Viable Out-grower Scheme Can Be Developed Using These Guys"

Zimbabwe’s largest mobile network operator (MNO) by Subscriber Base, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has increased tariffs and bundle prices with effect from 1 January 2023.
In a public notice, Econet said the adjustment is to accommodate the 0.5 percent value-added tax (VAT) increase that came into effect on 1 January. Econet said:
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Please take note that our tariffs &amp; bundle prices have been adjusted in line with VAT changes gazetted in the Finance Act (No.2), 2022 effective 1 Jan 2023.
</blockquote>
In his 2023 national budget statement, Finance and Economic Development Minister, Mthuli Ncube increased VAT from 14.5 percent to 15 percent.
Ncube said the country’s VAT rates of 15 percent are comparatively lower than the SADC regional standard VAT rate, which averages 16 percent.

Econet Increases Tariffs And Bundle Prices

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe">Econet Wireless</a> has launched its annual Christmas promotion, with over US$375 000 worth of prizes to be won.
This year’s “iKhisimusi Sifikile/Kisimusi Yatosvika” promotion – now running for the third year in a row – had been revamped to include more prizes for more customers, the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/econet-unveils-christmas-promotion-with-us375-000-worth-of-prizes/">Chronicle</a> reported citing Econet’s chief commercial officer, Mr Navdeep Kapur.
He said at the launch of the promotion in Harare today:
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We are pleased to announce another exciting Christmas promotion aimed at rewarding loyal customers and their loved ones during the festive season.
This year, our focus for the festive season is to spread the love and joy to as many of our customers as possible, with special delights for them from now until February next year.
We are bringing back the elements people love about Christmas by sharing good cheer with them and their families as we give away more fantastic prizes this year than never before.
</blockquote>
<h2>How to participate in Weekly draws:</h2>
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Customers need to spend at least US$5 on airtime purchases, and thereafter they automatically stand a chance to win various prizes, including gas stoves, fridges, smartphones and airtime.
When a customer spends at least US$10 or equivalence in-store, they stand a chance to win Econet branded items, which include umbrellas, African fabrics (Zambia &amp; Doeks), notebooks, power banks, water bottles and key holders, among other things.
Econet also has grand draw prizes of eight (8) residential stands and solar systems for customers who spend at least US$60 on airtime.
</blockquote>
The “iKhisimusi Sifikile/Kisimusi Yatosvika” promotion runs until February 21, 2023.
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Econet Launches Christmas Promotion With Over US$375 000 Worth Of Prizes

Econet Wireless, which is the country’s leading telecommunications company, says it will review voice, data and SMS prices in both Zimbabwe dollars and US dollars with effect from 16 November 2022.
In a notice to its customers issued this Monday, 14 November, Econet said:
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Please note, we will review our ZWL &amp; USD Voice, Data &amp; SMS Bundle price effective, Wednesday 16 November 2022.
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Responding to social a media user who had asked why the telecoms company was increasing prices in USD considering that the greenback is a stable currency, Econet said:
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Take note that the tariff adjustment is necessitated by the increased operational costs as we want to continue providing exceptional services.
</blockquote>
On 1 November 2022, Econet increased its headline tariffs but did not adjust the cost of its promotional bundles.
Since the start of this month, Econet customers have been paying $41.77 per minute, to make a voice call, up from $25.95.
Data charges also went up to $6.6 per MB, up from $4.1 per MB, while sending an SMS was now costing $8.59 per message, up from $5.33.

Econet Wireless To Raise Tariffs Effective 16 November 2022

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe">Econet</a> has introduced Machine-to-machine (M2M) technology that is premised on boosting agricultural output by enabling farmers to monitor their crops using sensors.
The M2M also allows farmers to remotely track and manage of their tractors, combine harvesters and other farming equipment. Farmers only need to install a device with a global subscriber identity module on site.
Farmers can install sensors in the fields to monitor soil, water, light, humidity, and temperature conditions remotely, using their mobile phones.
When the sensors are combined with smart irrigation systems, crops are only irrigated when they need to be watered, delivering substantial benefits for both water use efficiency and increased yield.
Econet’s M2M technology can also be used to transform water billing systems with the advent of smart metering, which will allow municipalities in the country to digitise their processes.
For water utility and transportation companies, smart meters provide multiple benefits, including leak detection, energy reduction, and demand forecasting, <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/branding-voice/article/200003317/many-industries-set-to-benefit-from-econets-machine-to-machine-technology">NewsDay</a> reported citing the head of Econet’s Business Solutions (EBS) unit, Dr Jimmy Shindi.
Smart meters can provide customers with information on when and where water is being used, comparisons of their own water use against other customers, and quick leak detections.
Shindi said the introduction of smart meters will be a huge milestone for the local municipalities that are struggling with revenue collections, thus affecting operations. He said:
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This will not only ensure that there is accurate charging of water usage, but also expedite the switch to prepaid water solutions.
We are eliminating human intervention for secure Machine-2-Machine communication through our technology that is helping businesses achieve greater efficiency, coupled with robust security.
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Shindi added that by making a switch to M2M, manufacturers can reduce costs, optimize and integrate processes, and get comprehensive insights into their manufacturing processes.
Globally, the M2M technology has seen a shift into the passive tracking space as well as container tracking.
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Econet Wireless, which is the country’s leading telecommunications company increased its headline tariffs effective from 1 November 2022.
The company, however, said the cost of its promotional bundles remains unchanged for now.
Econet customers will now pay $41.77 per minute, to make a voice call, up from $25.95.
Data charges have gone up to $6.6 per MB, up from $4.1 per MB, while sending an SMS will not cost $8.59 per message, up from $5.33.
Econet spokesman, Fungai Mandiveyi, told NewsDay that the new price review will help it to invest in the network and improve the quality of service to its customers. Said Mandiveyi:
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Our aim is obviously to offer our valued customers an unparalleled customer experience. To do so, the right balance between affordability and quality of service is key.
The level of investment we make in upgrading our network infrastructure will improve network quality which will directly impact our customer experience.
But owing to limited access to foreign currency, this has not always been the case – which is why we welcome the US dollar tariff uplift.
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Econet Raises Voice, SMS Tariffs, Cost Of Promotional Bundles Unchanged

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe">Econet Wireless Zimbabwe</a>, the first and largest mobile network services provider in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe" title="Zimbabwe">Zimbabwe</a>, has announced a review of SMS, Data and Voice tariffs that will take effect on the 1st of September. In a statement seen by Pindula News, Econet, founded by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Strive_Masiyiwa">Strive Masiyiwa</a> announced changes to how customers can use the USD Airtime. Reads the notice: 
Dear Customers
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<h2>Please take note of the following changes effective Thursday, 1 September 2022:</h2>
<h2>1. Introducing USD Airtime Out of Bundle Usage </h2>
You will be able to use your USD airtime without convening it to bundles for making voice calls, sending SMS &amp; data browsing as per the tariff given in https://www.econet.co.zw/services/tariffs_usd Alternatively, you may use your favourite Smart USD bundles for Voice calls, Data and SMS by dialing *143#
<h2>2. ZWL Tariffs We will review our ZWL Tariffs for Voice Calls, Data &amp; SMS. The ZWL tariffs as per regulatory approval will be as follows:</h2>
 • Voice – ZWL$ 0,4325 per second 
• Data – ZWL$ 4,1036 per MB 
• SMS – ZWL$ 5,3309 per SMS Visit https://www.econet.co.zw/services/tariffs for more information
<h2>3. ZWL Bundle Prices We will review our ZWL Voice, Data &amp; SMS bundle prices as given in www.econet.co.zw/services/bundles. To access: </h2>
• Voice &amp; Data bundles, dial *143# 
• SMS bundles, dial *140#
•All prices are inclusive of taxes.
</blockquote>
Econet said the tariff adjustment is necessitated by the increased operational costs incurred in the company’s quest to provide “exceptional services.” 
<h2><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Econet Wireless New Voice, SMS And Data Tariffs Effective 01 September 2022

Motivational speaker<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Joshua_Maponga"> Joshua Maponga</a> has criticised Zimbabwe’s richest man, Strive Masiyiwa, over “poor service” by his <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe">Econet Wireless</a>.
Maponga said if Masiyiwa does not need the telecommunications business any longer and has made enough money, he must give it to younger brains.
Econet Wireless is the largest mobile telephone network, in Zimbabwe.
In a video clip, Maponga said Econet has become a big black cow that is eating grass in Africa and “you are busy milking it in Europe”. Maponga, a former <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Seventh_Day_Adventist_Church">Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA)</a> pastor said:
<blockquote>
It disturbs me to see people walking in the dark to go and make a phone call next to a fallen tree or anthill. Some have to climb kopjes and hills to get a signal yet you are there with the Rockefellers.
You are embarrassing us as a country that gave birth to you. People are giving you money every month but you’re treating us like trash. Respect the people. If you don’t need the business and have made enough money give the business away to some younger brains.
</blockquote>
<h2>Context:</h2>
Econet subscribers have on several occasions complained over “poor network” and “very high” tariffs.
Econet blames poor networks on technical glitches, power cuts and fuel shortages. 
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Strive_Masiyiwa">Strive Masiyiwa</a>, the billionaire founder of Econet Wireless, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/02/25/strive-masiyiwa-steps-down-from-econet-board/">stepped down</a> from the telecommunications giant’s board of directors effective February 1, 2022.
He has been on the board since the inception of the company in 1998.
<h2><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Joshua Maponga Criticises Masiyiwa Over Econet's "Poor Service"

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Republic_Police">Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)</a> has announced the arrest of one Simbarashe Tomu who was found in possession of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/TelOne">TelOne</a> copper cables near Mupfurudzi Tollgate, Madziwa.
Copper theft is not a new phenomenon but state companies and market players in Zimbabwe say it has surged in recent years.
In a statement, seen by Pindula News, police say Tomu was apprehended by a motorist who brought the man to the police station. Said police in a statement:
<blockquote>
On 19/03/22, Police in Madziwa arrested Simbarashe Tomu who was found in possession of 45 metres of Telone copper cables. The suspect was brought to the Police station after he was apprehended by an alert motorist who noticed him rolling the cables near Mupfurudzi Tollgate.
</blockquote>
<h2>Why is this important:</h2>
<blockquote>
1). Cable theft has become a form of organised crime whose impact on businesses, communities, and the economy at large is alarming.
2). It affects the electricity, telecommunications and transport sectors, and each year Zimbabwe’s parastatals spend millions of dollars replacing stolen cables and restoring vandalised infrastructure due to cable theft. 
3). In a recent statement, it was revealed that <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/ZESA">ZESA</a>, the local power utility, lost US$256 million in stolen materials, additional millions in replacement infrastructure and in security mitigation for the same period.
4). There is little doubt that copper cable theft has grown into a pandemic in Zimbabwe, particularly for the electricity, telecommunications, and railway parastatals.
5). Organisations such as Zesa, TelOne, Econet, Telecel, NetOne, and the National Railways of Zimbabwe tell tales of loss of business due to the effects of copper cable theft that has been spreading uncontrolled.
6). Households too are affected as they are left to spend days without power and sometimes asked to pull resources together for the purchase of copper cables.
</blockquote>
<h2>Causes Of Cable Theft: </h2>
<blockquote>
i). The biggest driver of cable theft is the demand for copper, a commodity that has played a crucial role in global industrialisation. It is still an essential component for infrastructure across many industries, including telecommunications. 
ii). Global demand for copper scrap has boomed due to tight supplies and low inventories, pushing prices to record highs
</blockquote>
<h2>Players Involved:</h2>
<blockquote>
a). Cable theft has multiple players involved from petty criminals on the ground, who dig up the copper cables and extract them to sell to dealers, to more sophisticated and organised structures, syndicates involving professionals (even workers of respective companies) and those who even take down the cables from power lines. 
</blockquote>
<h2>Where cables go:</h2>
<blockquote>
1). It is suspected most of the stolen cables are being smuggled to South Africa and they are then shipped further to countries that use the metal in the construction and manufacturing industries.
2). Some Zimbabwean scrap dealers buy stolen copper, melt it down, turn it into ingots and granules, which do not require scrap export permits or remove identifying markers.
</blockquote>
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Motorist Apprehend Man In Possession Of TelOne Copper Cables

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe">Econet Wireless</a> founder, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Strive_Masiyiwa">Strive Masiyiwa</a> has announced that he was leaving Facebook. In a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/100044171932463/posts/514997639982629/?app=fbl">Facebook post titled “Go to bed smarter each day,”</a> Masiyiwa said the countdown to the last days of the platform, where he has been sharing inspirational stories and business tips, had started. He said:
<blockquote>
As we’re on the countdown to the last days of the platform at the end of this month, I want to remind you of one of the most important lessons I’ve taught here since back in 2013 when we got started: The importance of #Reading.
We all read these days, more so than at any other time in history. The guy looking at his small phone following social media platforms actually reads a lot! He probably reads as much volume of writing as Warren Buffett! So don’t say things like: “I cannot read long things”.
</blockquote>
In 2020, TechnoMag reported that the Zimbabwean-born telecoms mogul <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Strive_Masiyiwa">Strive Masiyiwa</a> had <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/04/29/strive-masiywa-beats-mark-zuckerberg-to-become-the-worlds-most-influential-businessman-on-facebook-report/">overtaken Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to become the most influential businessman on Facebook.</a>
According to the publication, Masiyiwa, who has close to 5 Million followers on the social site, is ranked higher in terms of his followership, his interactions and the growth of his engagement and reach. 
In 2019, Masiyiwa and his wife, Tsitsi, quit Twitter and later suggested that some users of the microblogging site were posting fake news. He said:
<blockquote>
Econet Global which I own, decided to move shares into another company, which I also own. I own both companies 100%. It has nothing to do with the listed companies! Our accountants were simply doing some housekeeping.
There was no deal!
This is one of the reasons why I don’t use Twitter, because a lot of people rush to say things on it, without checking the facts. It is a place of “conspiracy theorists”, who are thrown from pillar to post.
</blockquote>
In the current Facebook post, Masiyiwa also claimed that he does not have Instagram or WhatsApp accounts. 
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Econet Founder Strive Masiyiwa Announces He's Leaving Facebook

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Steward_Bank">Steward Bank</a>, a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe">Econet Wireless Zimbabwe</a>, says it is in talks to retrench some workers after increasing automation of its banking processes.
The bank said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon:
<blockquote>
 Following the successful deployment of our new core banking, additional automation of our banking processes and the investments we continue to make in our digital transformation journey, Steward Bank has embarked on a retrenchment exercise to rationalize its staffing levels.
Our investments in technology have necessitated the optimization of our organizational structure and the need to reduce staff numbers consistent with our changed operating model.
The bank is consulting with all the affected employees, together with the Works Council, to ensure clarity and transparency in the process and to, as much as possible, mitigate the impact this change will have on the affected staff”.
Steward Bank remains committed to delivering quality services to our customers and supporting all the affected staff and stakeholders.
</blockquote>
This is happening when the Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (ZIBAWU) Monday <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/02/01/zimbabwe-bank-workers-threaten-to-down-tools-as-usd-salaries-call-is-ignored/">threatened a crippling job action</a>, as they escalated demands for United States dollar-indexed salaries.
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

"Steward Bank Has Embarked On A Retrenchment Exercise To Rationalize Staffing Levels"

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has unveiled a $50 million Christmas promotion that will see lucky customers walking away with various prizes, including eight residential stands.
The country’s largest mobile network operator launched the inaugural Christmas promotion last year to appreciate and reward its customers.
Since then, the “IKhisimusi Sifikile, Kisimusi Yatosvika” promotion has become bigger and better.
Navdeep Kapur, Econet’s chief commercial officer, said to qualify for the promotion, customers simply need to recharge their mobile phones with as little as $250 per week, or buy devices from any Econet shop, and stand a chance to win amazing prizes. He said: 
<blockquote>
Econet aims at connecting family, friends and loved ones during important periods such as Christmas, and the offers we have put together this festive season will do just that.
We are customer-centric and passionate about seizing such opportunities as the Christmas period to reward our customers with amazing prizes.
</blockquote>
Mr Kapur said Econet had a history of celebrating its customers in unique and inspiring ways, from the time it was founded more than two decades ago.
He said besides the coveted residential stands, some of the prizes to be won this year include television sets, smartphones, laptops, and four-plate gas stoves, among others.
Mr Kapur said a draw will be held every fortnight, with a grand draw to be held at the end of the promotion.
In the true spirit of Christmas, Econet will also sponsor a gospel music show later this month, along with a musical show to promote local artistes on December 31, a day the company celebrates its licensing more than 20 years ago.
On this day, Mr Kapur said the company will also hand out grocery hampers to charity organisations and 80 disadvantaged individuals within the eight regional communities the group operates in.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/econet-unveils-50-million-christmas-promotion/">The Herald</a>

Econet Unveils $50 Million Christmas Promotion, Residential Stands To Be Won

State-owned mobile network operator, NetOne, has announced that it will be reviewing its bundle and headline tariffs with effect from 30 November 2021. Said the telecommunications giant in a statement:
<blockquote>
<h2>REVIEW OF TARIFFS</h2>
Please be advised that our bundle and headline tariffs will be reviewed with effect from 30 November 2021.
To view oil new tariffs please dial *171# from the 30th of November. 
</blockquote>
NetOne previously hiked its <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/10/18/netone-to-review-bundle-tariffs-on-19-october/">bundle tariffs on October 19</a> and September 6, 2021, with the constant increases being attributed to rising operating costs that are being fuelled by the Zimbabwe dollar’s loss of value against the United States dollar.
This is happening as other players in the telecoms sector have in the recent past also reviewed their tariffs. 
TelOne, another government-owned company, made an<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/09/22/telone-makes-tariff-adjustments-effective-29-september/"> adjustment to tariffs on the 29th of September.</a> The tariffs are still effective.
Econet Wireless, the biggest telecommunications company in Zimbabwe, reviewed the prices of voice, data, and SMS bundles in late September.
Zol Zimbabwe had also just reviewed their prices.
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

NetOne Reviews Tariffs On 30 November 2021

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) Friday stopped Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe Limited from trading on the bourse after an application by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe for the diversified technology group to be suspended.
In a statement yesterday, ZSE chief executive Justin Bgoni said the application for Cassava’s suspension was a result of the company’s failure to publish financial statements for the year ended February 28, 2021. Bgoni said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Limited (“ZSE”) notifies the investing public that trading in the securities of Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe Limited will be halted with effect from October 1, 2021.
The halt in trading of the issuer’s securities has been effected pending the outcome of an application for the suspension of trading in the issuer’s securities which was filed for consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe.
 Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe Limited failed to publish audited financial statements for the financial year ended February 28, 2021 and remains in default.
</blockquote>
He pointed out that in terms of section 40(1)(d) of the Listing Requirements, Statutory Instrument 134 of 2019, the ZSE is obliged to suspend an issuer who fails to publish audited financial statements for a period of seven months after the end of a financial year. Bgoni added:
<blockquote>
Once an application for suspension has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it can only be lifted when an issuer has published its audited financial statements.
</blockquote>
In a statement after the announcement by the ZSE, Cassava, which is owned by Zimbabwe’s billionaire businessman Strive Masiyiwa, said it would publish its results by October 18, 2021, and attributed the delay to publish to the need to resolve “certain technical accounting” matters.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/10/cassava-suspended-from-trading-on-local-bourse/">NewsDay</a>

ZSE Stops Masiyiwa's Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe Limited From Trading

Telecommunications giant, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has announced a partnership with Swedish multinational network player, Ericsson, to implement the latter’s Learning Services Digital Platform for Econet’s employees.
Under the new deal, Econet will have access to Ericsson’s premium e-learning content service, ‘All Access Plus’, which enables Econet to utilize the Learning Services Digital Platform, thereby, ensuring unlimited access to Ericsson’s eLearning content available in the global Ericsson training library.
A joint press statement by the two business organisations said All Access Plus is updated regularly and includes more than 200 interactive trainings and videos, podcasts and white papers. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
This partnership gives Econet a premium subscription service that offers employees an instructor-led learning experience via eLectures and recorded multi-hour learnings that guide the employees on Ericsson’s best-in-class technology with the aid of practical exercises and demonstrations.
</blockquote>
Econet chief operating officer, Mr Kezito Makuni, said the long-standing partnership between Ericsson and Econet would create growth into new areas. He said:
<blockquote>
With new hybrid and remote working conditions, finding solutions to continue our growth in a highly mobile environment is vital.
Ericsson’s innovative Learning Services Digital Platform will benefit and add value to Econet’s employees. Econet employees will gain knowledge and develop their skills by accessing updated, relevant content anywhere at any time.
</blockquote>
Mr Todd Ashton, vice president and head of Ericsson South and East Africa commented: 
<blockquote>
Econet Wireless and Ericsson have signed this strategic partnership that benefits the Econet team in Zimbabwe, supporting them to achieve their competence development goals by attending digital courses anytime and anywhere.
With this expansion of our long-term partnership, Econet Wireless is demonstrating its robust ambitions for technology and digitalization in Zimbabwe and ultimately setting #AfricaInMotion.
</blockquote>
Over the past 20 years, Econet Wireless has invested millions of dollars in deploying the widest and most robust 2G, 3G and 4G networks in the country, enabling it to offer services to over 12.4 million connected customers.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/just-in-econet-ericsson-partner-in-digital-learning-drive/">The Chronicle</a>

Econet Partners Swedish Telecoms Company Ericsson In Digital Learning Drive

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe deputy chief executive officer Roy Chimanikire has won the inaugural Institute of Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe (ICAZ) Excellence in Business Award for 2021.
The ICAZ awards, which honour and recognise the institute’s members, across the world, who have distinguished themselves by making significant contributions in representing, promoting and enhancing the accounting profession and in strengthening the ICAZ brand, were held virtually on Friday (July 30) due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Chimanikire received the Excellence in Business Award that recognises dynamic and talented members who have stepped out of their comfort zones and shown exemplary achievements in business.
Accepting the award, the senior Econet executive, who has served as the Finance Director for the group, and is currently Deputy CEO, said he was delighted to receive the honour during this difficult time for many businesses and the economy to the COVID pandemic. He said:
<blockquote>
I am pleased to accept this prestigious award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, which is the inaugural award for the Excellence in Business for 2021. I am so proud to be associated with the institute having been a member for over 20 years now, and in the period I have seen the impact that Chartered Accountants have had on our economy.
As we navigate the challenges we face in our country, I am pleased to be part of what we are doing in this country to make businesses prosper and to fly the brand of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in this market. As the past president of ICAZ I would like to encourage you to be part of the change that we like to see in our country.
</blockquote>
He also thanked his colleagues and friends, and Econet stakeholders and his family as well.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe is the oldest and largest professional accountancy organisation in the country, having been set up in January 1918.
More: <a href="https://dailynews.co.zw/econet-deputy-ceo-scoops-top-icaz-award/?_ga=2.261505101.1568257513.1627791268-1463396775.1626842625">Daily News</a>

Econet Deputy CEO Wins Top ICAZ Award

The Sunday Times Rich List has named Zimbabwean-born telecommunications tycoon, Strive Masiyiwa as the United Kingdom (UK)’s first black billionaire.
Masiyiwa who sits on the boards of Netflix and Unilever is the founder and owner of Econet Wireless Group which now operates in Africa, Europe, South America and the East Asia Pacific Rim.
He left Zimbabwe for South Africa around 1999 where he lived before moving to London in 2010 and has lived in the capital ever since.
Masiyiwa faced resistance from the Zimbabwean government then led by Robert Mugabe – who died in 2019 – when he tried launching Econet but he eventually registered the telecoms company in 1998.
It is believed that the government intended to launch its own mobile network operator, NetOne, therefore, authorities feated Econet would be a strong competitor.
Masiyiwa who is also a philanthropist, also owns a number of high profile properties in New York, including two adjacent apartments atop the 29-storey Eldorado Tower – which have been at various points home to stars such as Michael J. Fox, Moby and Alec Baldwin.
He bought the two properties for $24.5million in 2016.
Masiyiwa is also known for philanthropic work he implements through Higherlife Foundation which he founded together with his wife Tsitsi.
The foundation pays school fees for some 40 000 students in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Burundi and Lesotho who are either orphaned or from low-income families.
He has provided scholarships to more than 250,000 young Africans over the past 20 years through his family foundation.
The couple also established the Ambassador Andrew Young Scholarship, which enables African students to attend the Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, US.
In 2014, Fortune Magazine named Masiyiwa as one of the 50 most influential business leaders in the world.
He made the Forbes billionaire sheet in 2018, with his total worth then estimated to be around $2.3billion.
This month is the time Masiyiwa has been listed on the Sunday Times Rich List as a billionaire.
Having graduated from a private school in Edinburgh Scotland in 1978, he went back to his country of birth, intending to join the anti-government guerilla forces to liberate Zimbabwe from colonial rule.
Strive was, however, advised by senior officers that they were about to win the war and needed people like him to help build the country prompting him to return to school in Britain where he would graduate with a degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Wales in 1983.
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Undertakers on Sunday damaged TelOne line in Warren Park Cemetery while digging graves leaving TelOne disconnected.
TelOne said they had to engage Harare City Council in an endeavour to repair the damaged line and were given the go-ahead. An anonymous official at the telecommunications company said:
<blockquote>On Sunday, in Warren Park Cemetry, a grave was allocated on top of our network line. Undertakers damaged our cables when they were digging.
They buried the deceased. We discovered on Monday that the fault was in the Cemetry and engaged authorities. We started laying new cables.
Unfortunately, since Monday till Wednesday, they were still burying COVID-19 victims near the area where our cables were damaged. Resultatnly, we were sometimes told to vacate the place to avoid contact with their projects.
On Wedneday, We engaged them again and asked for a window period to finish the refurbishment process and they agreed. We hope they won’t chase us again until we finish. We expect to have finished the process anytime soon.</blockquote>
Tel-One is Zimbabwe’s sole fixed telecommunication services provider providing Voice, Internet and Data services and its absence is a huge blow for its customers working from home.
The absence of TelOne services would force customers to look for alternatives including Zol Zimbabwe which is aggressively penetrating the market and or mobile network operators.
Warren Park D area has serious network issues especially when NetOne is not working since other network operators do not have towers which adequately cover the area.

Warren Hills Cemetery Undertakers Damage TelOne Line

<blockquote>Dear Valued Customer,
Econet values the safety and wellbeing of our staff, customers and the public at large.
Therefore, in compliance with the recently announced 30-day lockdown restrictions by the Government, kindly please take note that with effect from Tuesday, January 5, 2021, all Econet Shops will be physically closed for the next 30-days, and only open for a few, select essential services such as international remittances.
Econet Shop opening hours for essential services during the lockdown:
<ul>
<li> Weekdays – 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours. </li>
<li>Saturdays – 09:00 hours and 11:00 hours. </li>
</ul>
All customers visiting our shops during the lockdown are encouraged to observe strict COV1D-19 safety protocols, including wearing face masks, social distancing and frequent hand-sanitization.
The rest of the other services offered through our shops will be available via digital service platforms in line with social distancing guidelines on the following platforms:
<ul>
<li>Toll-Free Number 111 </li>
<li>WhatsApp: 0777222430 </li>
<li>Facebook: r@econetzimbabwe, @elevateyouthzw, </li>
<li>Twitter: @econet support, @econetzlmbabwe, ©elevateyouthzw </li>
<li>Email: enquiry@econetco.zw or custornercare@econetco.zw </li>
</ul>
As we continue to fight the COV1D-19 pandemic. we encourage all our customers and the public at large to keep taking the necessary precautions in preventing the spread of the decease. These include washing hands regularly for at least 20 seconds, wearing a face mask covering the mouth when coughing, maintaining social distance and self-isolating for those who suspect they may be infected by the virus.</blockquote>

Econet Shops Open For Few Essential Service On 6 Days

Econet Wireless, the biggest mobile operator in Zimbabwe is seeking permission to charge some of its services in foreign currency.
This was revealed by Econet chairman, Dr James Myers, in a statement accompanying the group’s financials for the half-year to August 31, 2020. Myers said:
<blockquote>The business continues to pursue opportunities to receive payment of some of its services in foreign currency.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe last year ended a 10-year tenure of the multicurrency system that had been adopted in 2008 following a record-high 231 million percent hyperinflation.
Through Statutory Instrument (SI) 85 of 2020 issued in March this year, the government removed the ban on the use of all foreign currencies for local transactions.
The use of foreign currency for local transactions was welcomed by the business community which argued that the local currency was fast losing value hence bad for business.
Some argued that the ban on the use of foreign currency was making it hard for them to raise enough forex to purchase goods and services from abroad where the local currency was not accepted.
Econet also announced plans to pursue opportunities available on the local market as well as global trends in its quest to transform from being a communication to a digital services provider.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/econet-seeks-approval-to-charge-in-usd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a>

Econet Seeks For Permission To Charge In USD

<div>
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (Econet) this week marginally adjusted its voice bundle tariffs in a bid to guarantee continued delivery of acceptable service to its customers.
The telecommunications giant, which has invested over US$1,3 billion in infrastructure since 2009, told customers in a notice that it would “review its Bundle of Joy voice bundles on Wednesday 25 November 2020”.
However, the popular daily voice bundle – previously pegged at ZW$6.00 or (US$0.07) for two minutes – has been reviewed upwards by only 20 percent – way below the annual inflation rate of 475.21 percent for October 2020.
The latest tariff adjustment comes at a time when the government is banking on increased infrastructure development in the information and communication technologies (ICTs) sector to achieve its Vision 2030 targets.
ICT minister, Jenfan Muswere, last week said that it was critical that the telecommunications sector plays its part in improving Zimbabwe’s digital capabilities, especially with regards to ensuring universal access. He said:
<blockquote>Without a robust ICT sector, it follows that the dream of an all-inclusive and economically vibrant nation remains a pipe dream.
Without access to ICTs, people cannot actively participate in the socio-economic development agenda of the country. Access to ICTs is therefore not a luxury and a preserve for the elite… We need to catch up with technology, in particular 5G, for which we need a road map and strategy, or else we remain digital laggards.</blockquote>
Analysts said for this dream to become a reality, the government must approve cost-reflective tariffs and reduce taxes to allow telecommunication firms to continuously re-invest in their businesses and in the industry.
Economic analyst Francis Mukora said current market economic fundamentals were stifling growth in the country’s high capital-intensive telecoms industry, which constantly requires a steady flow of investments into networks, spectrum, towers and new technology. He said:
<blockquote>Contrary to the popular belief that capital injection into the telecommunications industry is a once-off investment, companies have to constantly pour in money to upgrade networks, pay software licenses, buy fibre, radio, and towers, among other things.
And for the industry to survive there is need for sustainable data, voice and SMS tariffs as well as tax breaks.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe’s telecommunications sector – dominated by Econet, NetOne, Telecel, TelOne and Liquid-ZOL – is reeling from hyperinflation, declining capital expenditure, rising operating costs and stiff competition from over-the-top services, among other challenges.
Economist Victor Bhoroma said the recent increase in electricity charges also negatively affected the delivery of efficient and quality services to customers in the telecommunications industry. He said:
<blockquote>The increase in electricity prices, approved by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority for November 2020, by 50 percent, will undoubtedly have an impact on the prices of goods and services in the market. Prices will increase sharply in Zimbabwean dollars and slightly in United States Dollars.
Households will feel the greatest pinch given the fact that wages have not been adjusted in line with the inflation rate and many are earning below the Poverty Datum Line (PDL) which is around ZW$24 000 for a family of six.</blockquote>
National power utility Zesa Holdings has already increased electricity tariffs by more than 150 percent in the last two months.
Bhoroma, however, said electricity prices have been affected by inflation, with Zesa failing to pay for coal supplies locally and from regional suppliers such as Eskom in foreign currency.
He said it was imperative for ZESA to adjust prices gradually so as to break even or fully fund imports without accruing debt.
Bhoroma added that the tariff has to be cost-reflective at all the times in order to guarantee a stable power supply.
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