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Econet Backed a Failing Steward Bank With $75M — Here’s Why That Matters More Than You Think
Between 2012 and 2013, Steward Bank (previously known as TN Bank) recorded the largest losses among all banks in Zimbabwe, amounting to a staggering $42…
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Tinashe Mukogo
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Will Starlink Disrupt Liquid's Business? The Battle for Africa’s Internet Market
Last week, we discussed how Starlink would impact Econet’s mobile network business. Today, we will examine the impact of Starlink on Econet’s sister…
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Tinashe Mukogo
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Why EcoCash Can't Afford to Lose to InnBucks
While the arrival of Starlink has had many people speculating about Econet’s future, the real threat to Econet is not so much Starlink but services like…
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Tinashe Mukogo
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Does Starlink Mean the End of Econet?
Last week, the big news was that Starlink officially launched in Zimbabwe, and many people have suggested that this could be a death blow for Econet…
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Tinashe Mukogo
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Visuals: Innscor, Econet, MTN and Airtel
Today, we are featuring four companies in Visuals: Innscor Africa, Airtel Zambia, MTN South Africa and Econet Wireless Zimbabwe.
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Tinashe Mukogo
Are Internet Providers in Zimbabwe Overcharging You?
Internet in Zimbabwe can be four to five times more expensive than elsewhere. Are internet service providers (ISPs) ripping people off? I looked at…
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Tinashe Mukogo
Econet's Struggles: A Decade Long Financial Rollercoaster
Ten years ago, Econet had its best-ever year, with revenues of $753 million and an award for the “Best Telecom Services and Solutions in Africa.” Since…
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Tinashe Mukogo
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Visual of the Week: Econet and Ecocash Market Cap Journey (2018 - 2023)
Our visual of the week shows five years of history in 50 seconds, tracing the development of Econet and Ecocash's combined market capitalisation…
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Tinashe Mukogo
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The Business of Telecoms and Econet's Struggles
Ten years ago, Econet had its best-ever year, with revenues of $753 million, a profit of $194 million, and an award for the “Best Telecom Services and…
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Tinashe Mukogo
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The End of EcoCash Holdings
Did a Lack of Focus Contribute to Their Struggles?
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Tinashe Mukogo
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