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<p>Econet announced the launch of its 5G network in Zimbabwe in February 2022. The company rolled out 5G with the help of Ericsson. Econet is the only mobile operator in Zimbabwe currently that has 5G. </p>
<p>In general, 5G offers internet speeds that are up to 10 times that of 4G. </p>
<p>With the release of more and more 5G capable phones globally, Zimbabweans may not be clear if these phones are relevant in Zimbabwe.</p>
<p>Here is the list of locations where Econet 5G is available in Zimbabwe:</p>
<h2>Harare 5G locations</h2>
<ul>
<li>Avondale </li>
<li>Newlands </li>
<li>Greendale </li>
<li>Sam Levy&#8217;s </li>
<li>Econet Park </li>
<li>RGM Airport </li>
<li>Holiday Inn </li>
<li>Club Chambers </li>
<li>Belgravia </li>
<li>ZESA HQ</li>
</ul>
<h2>5G locations outside Harare</h2>
<ul>
<li>Makoni Shops, Chitungwiza</li>
<li>Zengeza Main, Chitungwiza</li>
<li>NSSA House, Bulawayo </li>
<li>Anchor House, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Econet House, Bulawayo </li>
<li>NRZ Bulawayo </li>
<li>Rainbow Hotel, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Mimosa House, Bulawayo</li>
<li>Victoria Falls Spar</li>
<li>CABS Gweru </li>
<li>Rothbat Building, Gweru</li>
</ul>
<p>According to the telecoms industry regulator, POTRAZ,  Econet has a total of 22 5G base stations currently (<a href="https://www.techzim.co.zw/2023/04/potraz-q4-2022-report-out-internet-penetration-now-65-3-theres-more/">based on December 2022 data</a>).  In March this year, Econet promised to deploy more 5G sites around the country but did not commit to any numbers.</p>
<h2>Does it make sense to buy a 5G phone in Zimbabwe?</h2>
<p>As you can see above, the total number of 5G base stations in the whole country is just 22. This is a very small number, especially considering that 5G has a limited range compared to 4G and 3G. </p>
<p>To put it into perspective, Econet has over 900 4G base stations in Zimbabwe. Based on these numbers, in a practical sense, we can&#8217;t really say there is 5G in Zimbabwe.</p>
<p>In the rare case that you live or work in one of the 22 locations listed above that have 5G, it will be worth it for you, yes. Otherwise, there&#8217;s no point.</p>
<h2>Does NetOne have 5G?</h2>
<p>As of the writing of this article, NetOne does not have any commercial 5G sites in Zimbabwe.</p>
<p>What about Telecel? We cannot even talk of 5G when it comes to Telecel. The company is struggling to deploy a 4G network, with only 17 of them so far according to the industry regulators report.</p>
<h2>Which phones available in Zimbabwe have 5G?</h2>
<p>This is a hard question to answer because most of the phones in Zimbabwe do not come into the country through the manufacturer&#8217;s official channels. </p>
<p>People buy mobile phones that were made for other markets like US, UK, South Africa, and Australia (basically where Zimbabweans in the diaspora are found). They also buy phones meant for Asia that are imported via market the Dubai gray market channels. </p>
<p>This means that 5G phones available in these countries can also generally be available on the local market. But again, there&#8217;s no point in buying a 5G mobile phone right now. At least it being 5G must not be the reason for buying it.</p>
<p>That said here&#8217;s a quick list of some of the 5G phones available globally:</p>
<ul>
<li>All iPhones from iPhone 12 onward</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy S20 onward</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy A54</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy A13 5G, A14 5G</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy M53</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy A53 5G</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, A34</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy M32 5G</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy F52 5G</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy M42 5G</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G</li>
<li>Huawei Mate 30E Pro, 40E</li>
<li>Huawei Mate 30 5g ()and 30 Pro 5G)</li>
<li>Huawei P40 5G (and P40 Pro)</li>
<li>Huawei Mate X2</li>
<li>Huawei Nova 6 5G (and Nova 8 SE High Edition)</li>
<li>Tecno Camon 20 5G</li>
<li>Infinix Note 30 5G</li>
<li>OnePlus 11</li>
<li>OnePlus 10 Pro</li>
<li>All Google Pixels phones from Pixel 5 onward</li>
<li>Xiaomi Redmi Note 12</li>
<li>Xiaomi Civi 3</li>
<li>Xiaomi 13 (and 13 Pro)</li>
<li>Oppo A57</li>
<li>Oppo Find X6 Pro</li>
<li>Oppo Reno8 T 5G  (and Reno10 Pro+)</li>
<li>Realme 10 Pro (and 11 Pro)</li>
</ul>


Pindula News

5G Network Coverage In Zimbabwe - Where Can You Find It? Should You Buy a 5G Phone?

<p><strong>Journalist <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Hopewell_Chin%27ono">Hopewell Chin’ono</a> is fighting in telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa’s corner amid attacks by some citizens who accuse the latter of being capitalistic and squeezing them of their money through his Econet Wireless. Below is Chin’ono’s statement.</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>When I posted a London Times article saying that Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist, Strive Masiyiwa, had become the first black billionaire living in Britain to make it into the iconic The Sunday Times Rich list, there was the usual dark and unrestrained vitriol against him.</p>
<p>They hate Strive Masiyiwa who hasn’t forced anyone of us to use his mobile phone service, yet they love crooks that they have christened MBINGA, crooks that steal their tax money through corrupt and looting scams hand in glove with ZANU PF elites.</p>
<p>At least Strive Masiyiwa doesn’t force us to use his mobile phone service, we have a choice to select from, there is also <a href="https://www.facebook.com/netonezimbabwe/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUp6W8m1JWsHkxv1zysvroCt5qDR8rbq5mgYWb0in_3gKuMtq082bYQxKJtth5MddH5NnZZWENcpyrbPnYk1_urV-hmAxQncprAaoCQJpaAfMcQyEsIk7eTzjJVBUfzz1-50nK78U4h-blnicP5VBpn&amp;__tn__=kK-R">NetOne</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/zim.telecel/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUp6W8m1JWsHkxv1zysvroCt5qDR8rbq5mgYWb0in_3gKuMtq082bYQxKJtth5MddH5NnZZWENcpyrbPnYk1_urV-hmAxQncprAaoCQJpaAfMcQyEsIk7eTzjJVBUfzz1-50nK78U4h-blnicP5VBpn&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Telecel Zimbabwe</a>.</p>
<p>Why aren’t we going there if we feel so angry with Stive Masiyiwa?</p>
<p>It because most of this anger is rooted in ignorance and raw jealousy of not wanting to see one of us make it, yet we are happy to applaud crooks.</p>
<p>Some his company Econet sold sim cards for US$100 per card, and they also blame Strive Masiyiwa and Econet for that, oblivious to the laws of Economics.</p>
<p>That shows a tragic misunderstanding of the economy and how it works, a further act proof that we are not as educated as we would want the world to believe.</p>
<p>It is the ZANUPF Government that screwed up the economy not Strive Masiyiwa or Econet.</p>
<p>Common sense should make you ask one question, when Econet cards were sold for US$100, how much were Telecel and Netone sim cards selling for?</p>
<p>There is something from the terribly wrong with our education system bakhiti, it has brought out half backed citizens!</p>
<p>Some complain about Econet prices, have they ever heard of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Potraz.Zw/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUp6W8m1JWsHkxv1zysvroCt5qDR8rbq5mgYWb0in_3gKuMtq082bYQxKJtth5MddH5NnZZWENcpyrbPnYk1_urV-hmAxQncprAaoCQJpaAfMcQyEsIk7eTzjJVBUfzz1-50nK78U4h-blnicP5VBpn&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Potraz</a> which is responsible for pricing and is run by a former CIO director on behalf of the Government of Zimbabwe?</p>
<p>Don’t you know that Potraz even came down hard on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/econetzimbabwe/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUp6W8m1JWsHkxv1zysvroCt5qDR8rbq5mgYWb0in_3gKuMtq082bYQxKJtth5MddH5NnZZWENcpyrbPnYk1_urV-hmAxQncprAaoCQJpaAfMcQyEsIk7eTzjJVBUfzz1-50nK78U4h-blnicP5VBpn&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Econet Zimbabwe</a> for lower prices, and on Netone too for similar competitive pricing?</p>
<p>We always bark at the wrong tree, and we always misdirect our unstrained anger at the wrong people!</p>
<p>Potraz is the telecommunications regulator that presides over the telecommunication industry, and not Strive Masiyiwa.</p>
<p>Your money from high fuel prices to steep data prices is taken by Government of Zimbabwe high taxes because your government has failed to create a healthy tax base because of incompetence, looting, corruption, plunder and many other such ills!</p>
<p>So, the Government of Zimbabwe charges huge taxes to the few big businesses that are in existence like Econet. That is why we are encouraging you to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/registertovotezw?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUp6W8m1JWsHkxv1zysvroCt5qDR8rbq5mgYWb0in_3gKuMtq082bYQxKJtth5MddH5NnZZWENcpyrbPnYk1_urV-hmAxQncprAaoCQJpaAfMcQyEsIk7eTzjJVBUfzz1-50nK78U4h-blnicP5VBpn&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#RegisterToVoteZW</a> to change that sad uneconomic reality!</p>
<p>A clever person will calculate how much Strive is getting out of every dollar you pay towards Econet data or phone calls, and how much money your government is taking!</p>
<p>Strive Masiyiwa’s prices are not high, you just don’t have the money to buy his products because you have no job to go to, or you are underpaid in your current job.</p>
<p>Econet Zimbabwe is a business, not a charity or church organization which dishes out money like confetti for free!</p>
<p>Deal with the reasons why you don’t have money, instead of expecting another man to take State created losses on your behalf!</p>
<p>You don’t have enough money because the economy is crap;</p>
<p>Is it Strive Masiyiwa who is refusing to implement political and economic reforms so that the economy can be kickstarted again?</p>
<p>Is it Strive who is looting your taxes and plundering your nation’s natural resources leaving you with nothing meaningful in your pocket?</p>
<p>Why were things ok between you and Econet during the years of 2009 and 2013?</p>
<p>It is called Economics folks, it has nothing to do with Strive Masiyiwa’s companies, they are also victims of an incompetent Government.</p>
<p>Is it fair for me to insult my new father in-law because I have failed to pay dowry for my wife simply because I don’t have a job or I earn peanuts like most Zimbabweans do?</p>
<p>This is where we should apply critical thinking!</p>
<p>Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet had to borrow huge loans internationally at higher repayment costs because Zimbabwe is a bad debtor, and politically a pariah state! This is why we keep telling you that Zimbabwe is badly run, the government has failed you not Strive Masiyiwa!</p>
<p>He pays your doctors and nurses’ salaries when he doesn’t have to, he sorts out your cholera outbreaks when he doesn’t have to, he gives scholarships to your brightest minds through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HigherlifeFDN/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUp6W8m1JWsHkxv1zysvroCt5qDR8rbq5mgYWb0in_3gKuMtq082bYQxKJtth5MddH5NnZZWENcpyrbPnYk1_urV-hmAxQncprAaoCQJpaAfMcQyEsIk7eTzjJVBUfzz1-50nK78U4h-blnicP5VBpn&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Higherlife Foundation</a> when he doesn’t have to!</p>
<p>He has kept thousands of Zimbabweans in work and pays the most taxes in Zimbabwe which are looted by your government, yet you are ok with your MBINGAs who are looting those taxes and shamelessly parading sports cars?</p>
<p>You are paying for the behavior of an incompetent and corrupt government!</p>
<p>Leave Strive Masiyiwa alone, if you don’t like his service, go to Netone or Telecel, nobody has been forced to stay with Econet!</p>
<p>Strive pays millions of dollars in license fees to the Zimbabwean Government, yet Netone and Telecel don’t pay those fees.</p>
<p>He has expanded the Econet coverage across the country using borrowed money, loans that must be paid back in US Dollars, yet we pay for Econet’s service in a useless untradeable RTGS currency, and the Government can’t give him US Dollars in exchange in order to pay repay the loans which have made it possible for you to get better coverage</p>
<p>Is that not the reason why you stay with Econet, good coverage?</p>
<p>You stay with his company because it is the better out of the three, and he has been able to stay afloat in difficult times regardless of the terrible operating conditions!</p>
<p>Give the brother a break!</p>
<p>Some Zimbabweans have a warped mentality of wanting Econet to be ok, and Harare City Council to be ok yet they forget that these entities are operating in a terrible economy!</p>
<p>You can’t expect an island of excellence and normalcy in a sea of mediocrity, corruption, looting, plunder, incompetence, and the list goes on.</p>
<p>Some say South African <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MTNza/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZUp6W8m1JWsHkxv1zysvroCt5qDR8rbq5mgYWb0in_3gKuMtq082bYQxKJtth5MddH5NnZZWENcpyrbPnYk1_urV-hmAxQncprAaoCQJpaAfMcQyEsIk7eTzjJVBUfzz1-50nK78U4h-blnicP5VBpn&amp;__tn__=kK-R">MTN South Africa</a> must come and give Econet competition, no decent foreign company will come to operate in a country where it can’t repatriate its profits, in a country which has a fixed foreign exchange rate and in a country without the rule of law!</p>
<p>If you fix your politics, the economy will be fixed too.</p>
<p>But how will that happen when you openly declare with a smile that you won’t vote?</p>
<p>You are the problem not Strive Masiyiwa!!!</p>
<p>You must first understand who is responsible for mobile phone pricing in Zimbabwe, and you also need to understand how much of that money goes to Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet, the lastly how much is going to Government, and how it is being used!</p>
<p>Reserve your anger for the right people! Things are bad because Zimbabwe has a bad and incompetent Government in place!</p>
<p>Strive Masiyiwa didn’t do anything unique between 2009 and 2013, Tendai Biti simply fixed the economic fundamentals and things started working well that is why the price of the simcard went down from US$100 to US50 cents.</p>
<p>When you say ED Pfeee as some of you continue to do, embrace the consequences too of wanting a clueless government, and a corrupt group of people in power! To those who say they don’t do politics, this is what we mean when we say if you don’t to politics, politics will do you!!!</p></blockquote>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/western-media-masiyiwa-fled-from-zimbabwe-aged-7/"><b>“Masiyiwa Fled From Zimbabwe Aged 7” – Media</b></a></li>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/strive-masiyiwa-named-the-uks-first-black-billionaire/"><b>Strive Masiyiwa Named The UK’s First Black Billionaire</b></a></li>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/strive-masiyiwa-becomes-zimbabwes-first-billionaire/"><b>Masiyiwa Becomes Zimbabwe’s First Billionaire</b></a></li>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/strive-masiyiwa-ranked-worlds-11th-richest-black-person/"><b>Strive Masiyiwa Ranked World’s 11th Richest Black Person</b></a></li>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/masiyiwa-reveals-how-patronage-sheer-incompetence-destroyed-ziscosteel/"><b>Masiyiwa Reveals How Patronage &amp; Sheer Incompetence Destroyed Ziscosteel</b></a></li>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/netflix-adds-strive-masiyiwa-to-board-of-directors/"><b>Netflix Adds Strive Masiyiwa To Board Of Directors</b></a></li>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/masiyiwa-donates-120-000-test-kits-and-border-laboratories-to-zimbabwe/"><b>Masiyiwa Donates 120 000 Test Kits And Border Laboratories To Zimbabwe</b></a></li>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/russian-billionaire-sees-various-opportunities-in-zimbabwe/"><b>Russian Billionaire Sees Various Opportunities In Zimbabwe</b></a></li>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/us-billionaire-flies-into-chiredzi/"><b>US Billionaire Flies Into Chiredzi</b></a></li>
</ul>
<p><b>More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Strive_Masiyiwa">Pindula Masiyiwa Biography</a>;</b></p>


Hopewell Chin'ono Fights In Strive Masiyiwa's Corner

<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says two suspected fraudsters have been arrested after duping several people of huge sums of money.</p>
<p>In a post on their Twitter page, police confirmed the arrest of Leeman Mushayi (26) and Prince Kadzungwe (41) on fraud allegations after the duo fraudulently applied for a sim card replacement using someone&#8217;s number and then committing various offences using the sim card. Police said:</p>
<blockquote><p>The ZRP reiterates the arrest of Leeman Mushayi (26) and Prince Kadzungwe (41) in connection with cases of fraud that occurred in Harare on 06/04/21.</p>
<p>The suspects approached an Econet shop and fraudulently applied for a sim-card replacement on the complainant’s number before restoring her WhatsApp and advertising on groups purporting that she was dealing in foreign currency.</p>
<p>Several victims were enchanted with the good rates and were defrauded various amounts. Meanwhile, Police appeals to complainants duped in a similar manner by suspects to come forward and report.</p></blockquote>
<p><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/04/15/serial-fraudster-aged-60-finally-arrested/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Last week police announced the arrest of a 60-year-old serial Harare fraudster, Dovan Tshikubadzo Ncube.</strong></a></p>
<p>Police said Ncube duped several victims after purporting to be able to facilitate their issuance of travel documents and national identity documents. He demanded various amounts of cash in United States Dollars for his non-existent services.</p>


Police Arrest Econet Sim Card Replacement Fraudsters

<p>Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe&#8217;s largest mobile network operator (MNO), has notified its subscribers of a price review on its voice, data and SMS promotional bundles with effect from 10 March 2021. The company said in a public notice:</p>
<blockquote><p>Please note, we will review our Voice, Data &amp; SMS promotional bundle prices effective, Wednesday 10 March 2021.</p></blockquote>
<p>This comes a few days after the country&#8217;s second-largest MNO, NetOne hiked data bundle prices. The price change came into effect on 5 March. See <strong>NetOne&#8217;s</strong> new data bundle prices:</p>
<h4 id="h-data-bundles">Data Bundles</h4>
<figure class="wp-block-table">
<table style="height: 629px;" width="731">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Item</td>
<td>Old Price <em>(ZWL$)</em></td>
<td>New Price <em>(ZWL$)</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hourly 1 024 MB</td>
<td>60.00</td>
<td>80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2 Hour 1 024 MB</td>
<td>–</td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Night Bundle (1GB)</td>
<td>120.00</td>
<td>160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily 30 MB</td>
<td>25.00</td>
<td>33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily 80 MB</td>
<td>50.00</td>
<td>70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily 200 MB</td>
<td>110.00</td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily 480 MB</td>
<td>220.00</td>
<td>300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily 960 MB</td>
<td>300.00</td>
<td>420.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily 1200 MB</td>
<td>350.00</td>
<td>480.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly 30 MB</td>
<td>25.00</td>
<td>33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly 60 MB</td>
<td>45.00</td>
<td>60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly 160 MB</td>
<td>120.00</td>
<td>155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly 350 MB</td>
<td>240.00</td>
<td>330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly 700 MB</td>
<td>400.00</td>
<td>550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly 5 GB</td>
<td>1 500.00</td>
<td>2 000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly 200 MB</td>
<td>150.00</td>
<td>210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly 450 MB</td>
<td>300.00</td>
<td>420.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly 1.5 GB</td>
<td>800.00</td>
<td>1 120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly 3.5 GB</td>
<td>1 400.00</td>
<td>2 000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly 5 GB</td>
<td>2 000.00</td>
<td>2 600.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly 8 GB</td>
<td>2 500.00</td>
<td>3 200.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h4 id="h-social-media-bundles">Social Media Bundles</h4>
<p>All social media bundles WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are priced the same across all data allocations.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table">
<table style="height: 211px;" width="729">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Item</td>
<td>Old Price <em>(ZWL$)</em></td>
<td>New Price <em>(ZWL$)</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily 20 MB</td>
<td>16.00</td>
<td>22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily 50 MB</td>
<td>30.00</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly 70 MB</td>
<td>50.00</td>
<td>70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly 150 MB</td>
<td>100.00</td>
<td>140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly 300 MB</td>
<td>150.00</td>
<td>200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly 750 MB</td>
<td>350.00</td>
<td>450.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h4 id="h-one-fusion">One Fusion</h4>
<figure class="wp-block-table">
<table style="height: 127px;" width="719">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Item</td>
<td>Old Price ZWL$</td>
<td>New Price ZWL$</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>One Fusion Lite</td>
<td>250.00</td>
<td>350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>One Fusion Gold</td>
<td>400.00</td>
<td>550.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>One Fusion Premium</td>
<td>800.00</td>
<td>1 100.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h4 id="h-sms">SMS</h4>
<figure class="wp-block-table">
<table style="height: 203px;" width="713">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Item</td>
<td>Old Price ZWL$</td>
<td>New Price (ZWL$)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily 8 SMS</td>
<td>2.00</td>
<td>3.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily 25 SMS</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily 50 SMS</td>
<td>15.00</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly 90 SMS</td>
<td>30.00</td>
<td>40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly 200 SMS</td>
<td>60.00</td>
<td>85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly 500 SMS</td>
<td>120.00</td>
<td>165.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h4 id="h-one-fi">One-Fi</h4>
<p>NetOne has added a new 10 GB data band for the One-Fi bundles. Nice addition although the price is starting ZWL$500 shy of where the old 25 GB On-Fi Bundle was priced.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table">
<table style="height: 146px;" width="701">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Package</td>
<td>Old Price (ZWL$)</td>
<td>New Price (ZWL$)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10 GB</td>
<td>–</td>
<td>2 000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25 GB</td>
<td>2 500</td>
<td>3 500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>50 GB</td>
<td>4 500</td>
<td>5 000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>80 GB</td>
<td>6 000</td>
<td>6 500.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>


Econet To Review Data Bundle Prices On 10 March

<p>High Court judge Justice David Mangota has granted a provisional order against telecommunications giant Econet Wireless Zimbabwe to stop sending COVID-19 alert messages to a subscriber, Harare lawyer Sikhumbuzo Moyo.</p>
<p>Moyo had filed an urgent chamber application at the High Court seeking to block Econet from sending the messages through his mobile phone, saying the messages irritated him and violated his constitutional rights. Moyo had said:</p>
<blockquote><p>Despite my attempt to avoid mental torment, Econet slides in my messages and makes sure every day is a day of reflection on the death and possible deaths around the subject.</p>
<p>On January 8, I started receiving messages from unknown numbers. I don’t have this contact in my contacts list; it appears on its messages as COVID-19ZIM.</p>
<p>There is no option to stop receipt of these messages as would be with other contacts.</p></blockquote>
<p>In his ruling, Justice Mangota said Econet Wireless Zimbabwe&#8217;s failure to stop sending unsolicited messages to Moyo violated his constitutional right to free association. Said Justice Mangota:</p>
<blockquote><p>It is declared that respondent’s action insofar as continued communication was made to the applicant of traumatising information, violated section 53 and section 57 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No 20 of 2013).</p>
<p>It is declared that the action of the respondent in unilaterally supplying applicant’s details to a service platform and or third party for transmission of information unrelated to service provision and transmission of uninvited information is a violation of the contractual relationship between the parties.</p></blockquote>
<h4><strong>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/02/econet-loses-covid-19-messages-lawsuit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NewsDay</a></strong></h4>


Econet Ordered To Stop Sending Unsolicited Covid SMSes

<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Given restricted movement because of the lockdown, many people in Zimbabwe are buying airtime online using EcoCash. Below are two of the easiest ways to do this. One can buy NetOne, Telecel and Econet airtime. They can then convert this to data bundles depending on the needs.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Here are the 5 steps for buying airtime on WhatsApp:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">1. Send the word <strong>&#8220;Airtime&#8221;</strong> to <strong>++263 71 459 0300</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">2. You will receive the following message:</span></p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">To buy NetOne, Telecel, Econet and Africom airtime using EcoCash reply with: Amount#Number to recharge#EcoCash number e.g 3#O714815229#O772888999</span></li>
<li> </li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>3. After sending the above message, you will receive a message which reads: </strong></span></p>
<blockquote>
<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Your order ID is 1833851. Please <strong>check your EcoCash phone and enter your pin</strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">If there&#8217;s a problem with your order click here: https://wa.me/263774685241?text=Hi,%20I%20have%20a%20problem%20with%20Pindula%20order%20%231833851%20please%20check%20for%20me.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">If this number stops working, reach out to us on WhatsApp number 0714590300 and we will give you a new number to use for airtime.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Powered by Techzim</span></p>
</blockquote>
<p><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Another way of buying Airtime online: </strong></span></p>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a href="https://buyairtime.co.zw/"><strong>buyairtime.co.zw</strong></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In the space provided enter:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Number to be recharged<br />
</strong><strong>Amount of Airtime</strong> and,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>EcoCash number</strong> for the payment</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <strong>Buy </strong>button</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">An EcoCash prompt for the pin will then appear on the EcoCash phone.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;">After entering the pin to make the payment, the phone number to be recharged will be topped up.</span></li>
</ol>


TIP: Buying Airtime On WhatsApp, Online

<p>The Coronavirus changed ways of doing things. Some companies and individuals have resorted to working remotely, a setup that requires reliable, fast and secure internet connectivity. In this article, we compare and contrast Mobile Data, MIFI and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Wifi to help you gentle reader decide which type of data access is best for your needs.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/techzim/posts/get-yourself-a-mifi-router-today-for-just-us72-and-enjoy-internet-anywhere-you-a/10158469573654431/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Mifi</strong></a></p>
<p>Mifi is essentially a hotspot from your phone using another device that you insert a SIM card. A Mifi router is portable and can be used wherever there is internet coverage for the SIM card you have inside. Mifi devices come into play when you’d want to use a dedicated device that’s not a phone to create that hotspot. In terms of speed, it’s pretty much exactly like the normal network speeds of your mobile networks when connected to the internet. For instance, the Econet or NetOne or Telecel 4G speeds you get in your phone are what you get when using the same line in a Mifi device.</p>
<p><strong>Mobile data</strong></p>
<p>This is just an internet connection that uses a SIM card from a network. Without hotspots or Mifi, mobile data is only accessible by you through your phone. Speeds are what your network provides. <a href="https://www.techzim.co.zw/2018/12/zimbabwe-doesnt-need-more-mobile-network-operators-potraz/#:~:text=Zimbabwe%20currently%20has%205%20mobile,last%20two%20peddle%20CDMA%20wares." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe currently has 5 mobile network operators</a> namely Econet, Telecel, Netone, Africom and Powertel. NetOne and Econet have the widest coverage compared to their counterparts.</p>
<p><strong>Wifi</strong></p>
<p>This is mainly a fixed internet connection so you can only use it in one location like at home or office, unlike the Mifi where you can move around with the connection since it uses mobile networks. Wifi speeds are generally better than mobile data (which is used by Mifi).</p>
<p><strong>What’s better – Mifi, Mobile Data, Wifi?</strong></p>
<p>The answer depends on what your needs are.</p>
<ul>
<li>Mifi is best where you can’t get fixed WiFi but want to have a shared internet connection.</li>
<li>Where you can’t get fixed WiFi and you live alone, a Mifi device may not be necessary because you can just use your phone to create a hotspot. However, your phone may also not be ideal when it accepts one SIM card when you want to simultaneously use two, let’s say NetOne and Econet, one for data and another for other things. Getting a MiFi device would make sense.</li>
<li>WiFi is best where there is a fixed connection, where speeds are good and you can afford the setup and packages. Speeds and fees differ between providers, for example, TelOne is cheaper than ZOLspot while ZOL is generally faster than TelOne, but those things can change.</li>
<li>In terms of price, WiFi is more expensive than mobile data (which includes Mifi).</li>
<li>WiFi is faster than mobile data. Mobile Network operators have varying speeds due to a number of reasons. There are a number of <a href="https://www.speedcheck.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">internet speed testing sites which include <strong>SpeedCheck</strong>.</a> An <strong>internet speed test</strong> measures the connection speed and quality of your connected device to the internet.</li>
</ul>
<p>In some countries, however, there are new players, <a href="https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/wireless-network/5g-technology/5g-vs-wifi.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5G and Wi-Fi 6, complementary technologies,</a> that provide higher speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity over their predecessors. As with LTE, mobile carriers will offer subscriptions to their 5G network, <strong>which requires 5G-capable devices</strong>.</p>
<p>While anyone can operate a Wi-Fi network, Wi-Fi 6 devices <strong>require a Wi-Fi 6‒compliant access point</strong> to get the full speed, latency, and capacity improvements.</p>


Lockdown Time: Mobile Data, MiFi Or ISP WiFi - Which Is Best?

<p>Stanbic Bank has zero-rated its platform which includes:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe website,</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Stanbic App, </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Online Banking </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The SlydePay app. </span></li>
</ol>
<p>The zero-rating means the bank&#8217;s customers who are Econet subscribers will be able to access these platforms without Econet deducting their data for accessing Stanbic Platforms or they do not need to have data to access the platforms listed above whenever they want to access them.</p>
<p>In an email to Pindula, the bank said they reached the decision to zero-rate the platforms because they have realized data is becoming expensive and they decided to bridge the gap and came up with the solution to zero-rate their platforms.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stanbic Bank Head of Personal and Business Banking, Patson Mahatchi said:</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Customer centricity is of utmost importance to our business and in keeping with this key pillar, we have seen it fit to ensure that our customers are able to access essential services on our digital banking platforms at no data costs. Therefore, we now subsidize the internet service.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This move also demonstrates our dedication to becoming a digital bank and how we are focused on ensuring that our customers get the services as conveniently as possible, and we continue to encourage our customers to embrace digital banking platforms</span></p></blockquote>
<p>Mahatchi also said they are still working with other Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to ensure that they can make zero-rate their service for their customers who are not Econet Subscribers.</p>


Stanbic Zero Rates Apps, Website For Clients Who Use Econet

<p>The 14th edition of the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon that was held virtually in various cities across the world on Sunday has been described as a great success by event organisers and athletes.</p>
<p>This was the first time since 2006 that the marathon – now one of Africa’s top sporting events – was held virtually, as runners complied with social distancing measures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>
<p>Organisers of the event, which is believed to have attracted 5 000 runners from across 60 countries around the world, said they were overwhelmed by the response at a time other major sporting events have either been cancelled or moved to 2021 due to COVID-19. Race director John Addington said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>We would like to say a massive thank you to our amazing naming rights sponsors, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, who made this first-ever virtual race possible.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Econet has over the past six years supported the popular annual event and this year had to bend over backwards to ensure the marathon – traditionally held in June – continued despite the effects of the pandemic.</p>
<p>Econet not only delivered the sporting kits to locally registered runners, the digital lifestyle network also awarded the first 1 000 registered runners with smartwatches, trainers, running pouches and water bottles. 33-year-old Munyaradzi Philemon Tagwireyi, an athlete from Cartel Runmates said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>We had an awesome time in Gweru participating in the marathon.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Tagwirei said his team was grateful to Econet, for providing support from registration, regalia distribution and attending to various pre-registration queries.</p>
<p>Makanaka Msipa, 22, from Harare, could not hide her excitement after she participated in the historic virtual marathon. She said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>I felt the physical presence of other athletes when I checked the leader board and I saw one leading with 3.5kms. At one point I felt like giving up, then realised I wasn’t the only one competing, and this gave me hope and new strength.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Blessed Simbarashe Marima, 24, from Makoni district in Manicaland said he was looking forward to the final results. He said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>I would like to thank Econet Zimbabwe for giving us an opportunity to participate, and to show ‘the beast’ in us.</p>
<p>This was my first time to participate in the marathon and I finished the 21km race within 2 hours and 18 minutes. I am eager to get the results soon because I am confident that I was one of the best runners of the day.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Meanwhile, Addington said his organisation was still collating the data from those who participated and uploaded their finishing time and will be announcing the marathon winners and prizes in the coming weeks. He said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Participants should visit our website www.vicfallsmarathon.com to both download their official finish certificates in the results section and to view their Virtual Goody Bag offering for various vouchers and discounts that they can redeem when they join us for the physical race on the 4th of July 2021.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Dr Douglas Mboweni, the Econet Group Chief Executive Officer, said the successful hosting of the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon underlined his organization’s commitment to wellness and a healthy lifestyle in all seasons of life. He said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>We could have easily postponed the event to next year due to COVID-19, but life doesn’t stop because of pandemics and the need to live and maintain healthy lifestyles continues.</p>
</blockquote>


‘Econet Victoria Falls Marathon A Great Success’ – Organizers, Athletes

<p>The virtual Econet Victoria Falls Marathon kicked off on Saturday 12 December 2020 in numerous cities across Africa and the world.</p>
<p>Organizers say this year’s historic event, which is being held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, is expected to attract more than 5 000 athletes from Zimbabwe and over 60 countries.</p>
<p>Race Director John Addison said the race this year could not have been possible without the generous support of the main sponsor, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, which he said was critical in organising running gear and various prizes for the first 1 000 to register, among other things. He said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>This is an incredible shout out to our main sponsor Econet, and also all the other sponsors who committed to this event.</p>
<p>Hopefully, these over 5 000 participants will turn into growth in tourism and the economy, both in the Vic Falls and the region, and help take us all into a post-COVID-19 future in 2021.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Addison said his organisation was also incredibly proud of the money they have raised through a number of participants via the GivenGain platform, for the company’s four charities as well as through the percentage contribution from each of the runners&#8217; entry fees. Addison added:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Through these initiatives, we have managed to bring in just under US$3 000 so far. This is also a reminder though that people can continue to donate till the end of December. Let this be the season of giving.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Both local and international runners are participating in three categories of the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, which are a full 42km marathon, a 21km half-marathon and the popular 7,5km family fun run. Runners will be using their favourite routes from wherever they are.</p>
<p>After completing the race, athletes record the finishing time and upload it on the race website to get certificates of participation, which they can print out.</p>
<p>Econet Wireless Chief Executive Officer Dr Douglas Mboweni said he was happy his company was continuing to put Zimbabwe on the world map by sponsoring this historic event. He said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>As Econet, we continue to look for opportunities that enhance Zimbabwe’s economic growth. By sponsoring this marathon we are playing our part in marketing the country as a safe and attractive tourism destination.</p>
<p>We hope that we will have more people visit Zimbabwe next year and contribute to tourism growth by participating in the next edition of the marathon.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Speaking ahead of the marathon, Dr Mboweni reminded local runners in Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Gweru, Chitungwiza, Kariba and Victoria Falls to be on the lookout for refreshment point that will be placed at strategic route points. He said:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Racing time is open as it is a virtual race, but we are encouraging people to start early in the morning to avoid the high afternoon temperatures.</p>
<p>We will also have our MARS ambulance services on standby in selected towns, to cater to those who might require emergency medical assistance</p>
</blockquote>


Econet Vic Falls Marathon Kicks Off

<p>Econet has partnered with the Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH), an African community investment company, on a mega solar development deal that is premised at boosting solar power generation in some African countries.</p>
<p>RBH will invest up to US$20 million through Distributed Power Africa (DPA), Econet’s solar energy subsidiary in a deal that is expected to develop up to 175MW of solar energy assets in selected African countries.</p>
<p>The selected countries are South Africa, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Zambia. A joint statement by RBH and DPA read in part:</p>
<blockquote><p>The partnership comes at an opportune time when the South African Government is encouraging investment in renewable energy and will accelerate the much-needed 6.8GW energy capacity, as outlined in the Integrated Resource Plan of 2019.</p></blockquote>
<p>Commenting on the deal, DPA Africa chief executive officer, Mr Norman Moyo, and his RBH counterpart, Albertina Kekana expressed optimism on the deal which they described as an opportunity to enhance energy as a key enabler for the growth of sustainable data centres.</p>
<p>The development comes when Zimbabwe like the rest of the Southern African region have acute power issues that have been clearly pronounced in the past two years.</p>
<p>Zimbabwe encourages the adoption of solar energy and other clean power as an alternative to electricity and also as a strategy to lessen pressure on the national grid.</p>
<p>Power outages have worsened the deteriorating state of affairs in many African countries and particularly so in Zimbabwe where the issue has been severe.</p>
<p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/econet-rbh-announce-african-solar-development-deal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></strong></p>


Econet Partners RBH On Mega Solar Development Deal

<p>Econet has introduced a facility that allows subscribers to buy electricity on credit ZimPrice Check reports. To buy electricity on credit with Econet you have to meet the following conditions:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Your should not have unpaid airtime credit</li>
<li>You should be regulary using and recharging the line with airtime</li>
<li>You also need to have airtime of $10 ZWL or less</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p>How To Get Airtime on credit here are the few steps you have to follow:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Dial *179#</li>
<li>Select ZESA on credit</li>
<li>If you don’t qualify you will get an error and won’t be able to proceed</li>
<li>If you qualify follow the other prompts such as entering your meter number</li>
<li>You will be given a token worth $50 ZWL</li>
<li>You will be charged about 26% interest.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p>According to the publication, to view the amount you have to repay, you can dial *179# and select Option 2 and then select Balance Enquiry.</p>
<p>More: <strong><a href="https://zimpricecheck.com/tips-and-advice/broke-without-electricity-econet-introduces-zesa-credit/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=broke-without-electricity-econet-introduces-zesa-credit">ZimPrice Check </a></strong></p>


Econet Introduces  Buy Electricity On Credit

<p>Econet, the biggest mobile network provider has reviewed up its data, voice and SMS tariffs by almost 60 percent. The move comes after other mobile network operators, NetOne and Telecel had increased theirs. Below are the new tariffs.</p>
<p>New Econet data bundle prices are as follows:</p>
<h2><strong>Daily data bundle</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Data Allocation</strong></td>
<td><strong>New Price (ZWL$)</strong></td>
<td><strong>Old Price (ZWL$)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20 MB</td>
<td>13.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>40 MB</td>
<td>26.00</td>
<td>16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>80 MB</td>
<td>51.00</td>
<td>32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>150 MB</td>
<td>93.00</td>
<td>58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>250 MB</td>
<td>152.00</td>
<td>95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>600 MB</td>
<td>240.00</td>
<td>150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1200 MB</td>
<td>360.00</td>
<td>225.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Weekly data Bundle</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Data Allocation</strong></td>
<td><strong>New Price (ZWL$)</strong></td>
<td><strong>Old Price (ZWL$)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20 MB</td>
<td>13.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>60 MB</td>
<td>38.00</td>
<td>24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>160 MB</td>
<td>101.00</td>
<td>63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>250 MB</td>
<td>156.00</td>
<td>98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>370 MB</td>
<td>192.00</td>
<td>120.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h2><strong>Monthly data bundles</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Data Allocation</strong></td>
<td><strong>New Price (ZWL$)</strong></td>
<td><strong>Old Price (ZWL$)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>100 MB</td>
<td>67.00</td>
<td>42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>270 MB</td>
<td>180.00</td>
<td>113.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>500 MB</td>
<td>320.00</td>
<td>200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>700 MB</td>
<td>424.00</td>
<td>265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1 400 MB</td>
<td>800.00</td>
<td>500.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h2><strong>Social media bundles</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Daily Bundles</strong></h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Data</th>
<th>Package</th>
<th>New Price (ZWL$)</th>
<th>Old Price (ZWL$)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>4MB</td>
<td>WhatsApp and Pinterest</td>
<td>3.00</td>
<td>2.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12MB</td>
<td>WhatsApp and Pinterest</td>
<td>8.00</td>
<td>5.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20MB</td>
<td>WhatsApp, Pinterest and Sasai</td>
<td>13.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20MB</td>
<td>Facebook, Snapchat and Sasai</td>
<td>13.00</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20MB</td>
<td>Instagram and Sasai</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20MB</td>
<td>Twitter, LinkedIn and Sasai</td>
<td>10.00</td>
<td>6.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45MB</td>
<td>Instagram and Sasai</td>
<td>22.00</td>
<td>14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45MB</td>
<td>Twitter, LinkedIn and Sasai</td>
<td>22.00</td>
<td>14.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45MB</td>
<td>WhatsApp, Pinterest and Sasai</td>
<td>29.00</td>
<td>18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45MB</td>
<td>Facebook, Snapchat and Sasai</td>
<td>29.00</td>
<td>18.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3><strong>Weekly Bundles</strong></h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Data</th>
<th>Package</th>
<th>New Price (ZWL$)</th>
<th><strong>Old Price (ZWL$)</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>65MB</td>
<td>WhatsApp, Pinterest and Sasai</td>
<td>41.00</td>
<td>26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>140MB</td>
<td>WhatsApp, Pinterest and Sasai</td>
<td>84.00</td>
<td>53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>140MB</td>
<td>Facebook, SnapChat and Sasai</td>
<td>84.00</td>
<td>53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>140MB</td>
<td>Instagram and Sasai</td>
<td>60.00</td>
<td>38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>140MB</td>
<td>Twitter, LinkedIn and Sasai</td>
<td>60.00</td>
<td>38.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3><strong>Monthly Bundles</strong></h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Data</th>
<th>Package</th>
<th><strong>New Price (ZWL$)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Old Price (ZWL$)</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>240MB</td>
<td>WhatsApp, Pinterest and Sasai</td>
<td>139.00</td>
<td>87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>400MB</td>
<td>WhatsApp, Pinterest and Sasai</td>
<td>228.00</td>
<td>143.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>400MB</td>
<td>Facebook, Snapchat and Sasai</td>
<td>228.00</td>
<td>143.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>400MB</td>
<td>Instagram and Sasai</td>
<td>156.00</td>
<td>98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>400MB</td>
<td>Twitter, LinkedIn and Sasai</td>
<td>156.00</td>
<td>98.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h2><strong>Private Wi-Fi Bundles</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Data</strong></td>
<td><strong>New Price (ZWL$)</strong></td>
<td><strong>Old Price (ZWL$)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8GB</td>
<td>960.00</td>
<td>$600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15GB</td>
<td>1 520.00</td>
<td>$950</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25GB</td>
<td>2 400.00</td>
<td>$1 500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>50GB</td>
<td>3 520.00</td>
<td>$2 200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>


New Econet Data, Voice, SMS Tariffs

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All the main telecommunication companies (telcos) – both mobile and fixed – are set to adjust their tariff upwards today (the beginning of August) or have already done so. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This follows their regulator Potraz’s consent that they charge for their services in both local and foreign currency at a price point for the local currency that is in line with the ruling foreign currency exchange rate.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of the country’s main telcos – fixed operators TelOne and Liquid Telecom – and the main mobile network operators (MNOs) – NetOne, Econet Wireless and Telecel – have either already adjusted their prices or gave the notice to review their tariffs starting August 1, 2020. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Potraz, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe, recently gave the telcos the go-ahead to charge for their services in foreign currency, or in the local currency adjusted at the foreign currency exchange rate of the day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Among MNOs, Telecel took the lead in adjusting its tariffs on July 28, 2020. In line with the new pricing model, the third-largest mobile operator’s on-net (Telecel-to-Telecel) voice calls now cost 5,9 US cents per minute, or ZW$4,25 per minute if a customer is buying airtime in the local currency.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Telecel’s adjustment was done at a ruling exchange rate at the time of 1USD: ZW$72,14. The new Telecel-to-other-networks tariff was 5,7 US cents or ZW$4,11 per minute. It&#8217;s out of bundle data tariff per MB is now slightly more than a cent, coming at 1,2 US cents per MB, while the local currency tariff is 83,6 ZW cents per MB. Local SMS is 1,5 US cents (one-and-a-half US cents) and ZW$1,09 respectively. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">NetOne followed the day after, on July 29, with new NetOne-to-NetOne tariffs of 6 US cents per minute, or ZW$4,11 per minute at the same exchange of 1USD: ZW$72,14. NetOne’s off-net call tariff to other networks is the same as its on-net tariff while its out-of-bundle data tariff is 84 ZW cents per MB or 1 US cent per MB. Its local SMS is retailing at 2 US cents or ZW$1,09.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Econet, the largest of the three MNOs, is expected to increase its tariffs today. However, save for the fact that the auction-rate softened to 1USD: ZW$76.7 after this week’s forex auction, Econet is very much expected to release its tariffs within the range approved by the regulator, which is more or less the same as the other two MNOs.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to a statement from the regulator, to adjust their tariffs operators have to convert the existing Zimbabwe dollar tariffs to US dollar-denominated tariffs at an exchange rate of US$1: ZW$25 to arrive at the base USD denominated tariffs. Potraz said:</span></p>
<blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The USD denominated base tariffs will then be converted at the ruling exchange rate as determined by the auction system, to arrive at the Zimbabwe dollar-denominated tariffs.</span></p></blockquote>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While the new tariffs mean consumers will have to pay more for their telco services, their adjustment was largely expected – if not overdue – given that the Zimbabwe dollar is now about 1 per cent of its January 2019 value, while year-on-year inflation has reached a 10-year high of close to 800%.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The delay in the adjustment of the tariffs to align them to both local currency devaluation and inflation also means telcos were now struggling to maintain viability and offer a decent standard of service amid rising costs.  </span></p>


MNOs Tariff Adjustments Track Auction Exchange Rate, Rising Inflation

<p>Mobile Network Operator Econet Wireless said it has fixed its network challenges after some subscribers complained of being able to make calls on Friday.</p>
<p>In a statement on Saturday morning, Econet said all the technical challenges that had affected its service delivery have been rectified and normal service has been restored. The statement reads:</p>
<blockquote><p>Dear Valued Customer</p>
<p>We are happy to announce that the technical challenges that affected service delivery on our network have now all been resolved and normal service has since been restored.</p>
<p>We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience during this time and for your continued support.</p>
<p><em><strong>Econet Wireless</strong></em></p></blockquote>


Econet Says It Has Restored Normal Service

<p>Econet Wireless has partnered with KaiOS Technologies, a leading maker of mobile operating systems for feature smartphones, to launch the ‘Atom 3G’ phone – the country’s first 3G smart feature phone, that is set to help millions of Zimbabweans to access the Internet and become digitally included.</p>
<p>Announcing the launch, Econet said the new handset will be bundled with its data, offering customers 6GB of FREE data upon every purchase. It said the phone will be available at half the average price of a basic Android smartphone sold in Zimbabwe, making the Atom 3G the most affordable 3G device in the country. The company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Navdeep Kapur, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>The COVID-19 pandemic has made life difficult for people in Zimbabwe. We want to help them get online, communicate with their loved ones locally and abroad via WhatsApp, SASAI, or through regular cellular voice calls. We also want our customers to access valuable content at this time, such as medical tips and advice.</p></blockquote>
<p>Mr Kapur said the Atom 3G phone can be purchased from any Econet Shop or other distribution agents across the country, adding that the phone supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.</p>
<blockquote><p>The Atom 3G phone has a 2.4-inch display, 512MB of storage and supports a microSD card. It also comes with a powerful 1,500mAh battery that enables long and extended hours of talk time of up to two days (48 hours).</p>
<p>Atom 3G is priced at a level that is affordable for the millions of Zimbabweans who may not have the resources for a traditional smartphone, and we have included three months of free data as well to onboard new users and help them to access mobile Internet.</p></blockquote>
<p>He said the long battery life, lasting up to 48 hours for the average user, was a critical feature for the informal sector in Zimbabwe and encouraged Zimbabweans to embrace the future by opening up to digitalisation.</p>
<p>The launch of the Atom 3G is a major step towards full digital inclusion in Zimbabwe where industry figures show that mobile data penetration is currently at 59.1%, according to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)’s first-quarter sector performance report for 2020.</p>
<p>The current penetration level presents an untapped opportunity of 40.9% of the population that is yet to be digitally included. This is aligned to Econet’s Digital Lifestyle Network positioning which emphasizes the enhancement of customers’ lives through digital transformation.</p>
<p>Across much of Africa, the key barriers to Internet access are devices, data affordability and digital literacy. Smart feature phones running on KaiOS have been developed specifically to address these gaps. Kapur added:</p>
<blockquote><p>The Atom 3G phone will soon feature the SASAI all-in-one App, whose growing number of utility apps includes the SASAI Health Status Report, which is set to help individuals, families, employees, employers, policymakers and others manage and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic.</p></blockquote>
<p>The Atom 3G device also supports Google Assistant, which is especially useful for the less digitally literate users to easily interact with the device using voice commands.</p>
<p>Other essential Apps supported include Google Maps, YouTube, Facebook and an in-house App called Life, which offers digital skills training and other educational material.</p>
<p>These can be accessed on the phone from the KaiStore, which houses over 600 other data-lite Apps.</p>
<p>Sebastien Codeville, the CEO of KaiOS Technologies, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>We are delighted that KaiOS-enabled devices, which combine durability, affordability and ease-of-use in one, are now available in Zimbabwe. With access to important, useful and relevant content, we believe this device will enable every Zimbabwean to benefit from digitalization and positively impact their life.</p></blockquote>


Econet Launches The First Low-cost KaiOS-enabled 3G Phone In Zimbabwe

<p>Econet Wireless has begun reopening its shops following the lifting of some COVID-19 (Coronavirus) lockdown restrictions.</p>
<p>But the company cautioned customers to be patient as it ramps up processes in and around its shops to balance quick service turnaround and ensuring public safety. Econet said in a statement:</p>
<blockquote><p>We would like to advise our customers that we have begun the process of safely reopening our shops to the public.</p>
<p>We have put in place public health and safety measures to protect both our staff and customers, and are now working to speed up service delivery at all our customer service centres.</p></blockquote>
<p>It, however, said pent-up demand from over a month in which customers could not physically access its shops meant that some of its service centres were, in the short term, getting overwhelmed by customers in need of urgent service. The statement added:</p>
<blockquote><p>We earnestly implore our customers to be patient with us – particularly those coming to collect cash remittances from abroad and those in need of SIM card replacements – as we work to clear the backlog that built up during the lockdown.</p></blockquote>
<p>It said logistical delays in moving hard currency into the country during the lockdown had caused shortages of the physical US dollars at remittance cash-out centres.</p>
<blockquote><p>We import the US dollars and hard currency we dispense at our cash redemption shops. But due to the world-wide lockdown, which particularly affected air and cross-border travel, we have had some delays in getting imported foreign currency into the country. But we are working flat out to address this so that we clear all outstanding remittance payouts.</p></blockquote>
<p>So high was the demand for service yesterday that some Econet shops in Harare and Bulawayo had to bring in extra security to maintain order among restless customers seeking to be served.</p>


Econet Reopens Shops And Service Centres Countrywide

<p>After delaying the data prices for a day, NetOne has now increased its prices.  The increases are between 12% and 100% depending on the bundle.</p>
<p>The move follows a hie in price by <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/full-list-new-econet-data-prices-may-2020/">Econet Wireless</a> which resulted in an outcry as Zimbabweans felt the new prices are too high.</p>
<p>Below are the new prices:</p>
<h2>One-Fi Bundles</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th><th>Price</th><th>What you get</th><th>Validity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>One-Fi Plus</td><td>$650</td><td>25GB</td><td>1 month</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>One-Fi Ultra</td><td>$1250</td><td>50GB</td><td>1 month</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>One-Fi Extreme</td><td>$1500</td><td>80GB</td><td>1 month</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>General Data Bundles</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th><th>Price</th><th>What you get</th><th>validity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Hourly</td><td>$25</td><td>1GB</td><td>1 hour</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily</td><td>$8</td><td>30MB</td><td>24 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily</td><td>$15</td><td>80MB</td><td>24 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily</td><td>$30</td><td>200MB</td><td>24 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily</td><td>$60</td><td>480MB</td><td>24 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily</td><td>$80</td><td>960MB</td><td>24 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily</td><td>$100</td><td>1200MB</td><td>24 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly</td><td>$7.5</td><td>28MB</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly</td><td>$15</td><td>60MB</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly</td><td>$40</td><td>160MB</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly</td><td>$75</td><td>350MB</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly</td><td>$150</td><td>700MB</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly</td><td>$500</td><td>5000MB</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly</td><td>$50</td><td>200MB</td><td>30 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly</td><td>$100</td><td>450MB</td><td>30 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly</td><td>$250</td><td>1500MB</td><td>30 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly</td><td>$500</td><td>3500MB</td><td>30 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly</td><td>$1000</td><td>8000MB</td><td>30 days</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Social Media Bundles</h2>
<p>All social media bundles are priced the same. Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram all have the prices below:</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th><th>Price</th><th>What you get</th><th>Validity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Daily</td><td>$5</td><td>20MB</td><td>24 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daily</td><td>$10</td><td>50MB</td><td>24 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly</td><td>$15</td><td>70MB</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weekly</td><td>$30</td><td>150MB</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly</td><td>$55</td><td>300MB</td><td>30 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monthly</td><td>$100</td><td>600MB</td><td>30 days</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>OneFusion Bundles</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name </th><th>Price</th><th>What you get</th><th>Validity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>OneFusion Lite</td><td>$80</td><td>- 15 Mins OnNet
- 5 Minutes OffNet
- 180MB Data
- 90MB WhatsApp
- 5 SMS</td><td>30 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OneFusion Gold</td><td>$160</td><td>- 25 Mins Voice OnNet
- 10 Mins OffNet
- 400MB Data
- 160MB WhatsApp
- 25 SMS

</td><td>30 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OneFusion Premium</td><td>$330</td><td>- 80 Mins Voice OnNet
- 60 Mins OffNet
- 5 Mins International Calls
- 1GB Data
- 360MB WhatsApp
- 30 SMS</td><td>30 Days</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Night Data Bundle</h2>
<p>NetOne’s night bundle now costs $40 for which you get 1GB valid from 10PM to 5AM the next day.</p>
<p>This used to be $20, so at 100% it’s one of NetOne’s biggest price increases.</p>

<h2>Dollar A Day Bundles</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th><th>Price</th><th>What you get</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1 Day</td><td>$10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2 Days</td><td>$20</td><td>40 OnNet Voice Mins
20 SMS</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3 Days</td><td>$50</td><td>100 OnNet Voice Mins
70 SMS</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Khuluma 24/7 Voice Bundles</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Price</th><th>What you get</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>$7</td><td>6 minutes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>$13</td><td>12 minutes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>$25</td><td>25 minutes</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>NetOne SMS Bundles</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th><th>Price</th><th>What you get</th><th>Validity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Day</td><td>$1</td><td>10 SMS</td><td>24 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Day</td><td>$3</td><td>35 SMS</td><td>24 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Day</td><td>$5</td><td>60 SMS</td><td>24 hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Week</td><td>$10</td><td>100 SMS</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Week</td><td>$20</td><td>220 SMS</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Week</td><td>$50</td><td>600 SMS</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Week</td><td>$100</td><td>1200 SMS</td><td>7 days</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>


FULL LIST: New NetOne Data Prices - May 2020

<p>Below is Econet&#8217;s full statement on the COVID-19 response student&#8217;s e-learning data bundle package.</p>
<blockquote><p>In line with the Covid-19 pandemic, Econet has come up with an E-Learning discounted Data<br />
Bundles response package for schools to enable teachers and students to continue with<br />
learning wherever they are.</p>
<p><strong>Background</strong><br />
Below are the existing monthly data bundles:</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-162236" src="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Econet-Scholar-Bundle-2-300x90.png" alt="" width="463" height="139" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Econet-Scholar-Bundle-2-300x90.png 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Econet-Scholar-Bundle-2.png 398w" sizes="(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With Covid-19 outbreak, the Government has recommended quarantine and self-isolation. This<br />
has forced schooling to go online for some foreseeable future. Teachers and students now<br />
rely primarily on app-based voice and video calling and conferencing, messaging and content<br />
sharing to communicate and collaborate. This requires a much cheaper alternative for<br />
learning institutions.</p>
<p><strong>Solution overview</strong><br />
We have tailor-made Data Bundles specifically to address this need for all your students and<br />
teachers regardless of their geographical location</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-162237" src="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ecocash-scholar-bundle-300x44.jpg" alt="" width="655" height="96" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ecocash-scholar-bundle-300x44.jpg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ecocash-scholar-bundle.jpg 630w" sizes="(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px" /></p>
<p>The average price of the bundles is 1.83c/MB (ZWL$ 0.0183/MB). This price point is quite<br />
competitive even in comparison with some fixed/fibre operators. Moreso Econet solution is<br />
mobile and is accessible to nearly all students and teachers wherever they are in Zimbabwe.<br />
Product description<br />
The offer is for at least fifty (50) mobile numbers (students/teachers).</p>
<p><strong>Financing Options</strong><br />
Each school pays on behalf of its students/teachers/employees and collects money from<br />
parents or SDA’s. The school provides mobile phone numbers to be credited with the data<br />
bundles to Econet. So Econet only deals with the schools. However other options may also be<br />
considered.</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong><br />
Considering that Econet has the biggest network infrastructure, we have both the technology<br />
and capacity to help schools throughout this period. The bundle offer will enable and sustain<br />
teacher/student interactivity at a very affordable cost.<br />
We look forward to hearing from you and we can arrange a teleconference or online meeting to<br />
discuss any clarifications you might have.<br />
Thank You.</p></blockquote>


FULL TEXT: Econet Avails COVID -19 Response Students’ E-Learning Data Bundle Package

<p>Following Econet Wireless&#8217; latest hike of the cost of mobile data, Zimbabweans have taken to social media to vent their anger, with some accusing the company of exploitation.</p>
<p>The majority of Zimbabweans use mobile data to access the internet and any increase in the cost of data is immediately felt by the majority.</p>
<p>According to journalist Hopewell Chin&#8217;no, Econet Wireless is not to blame for the astronomical rise in the cost of data. The buck stops with the government and not the telecoms company. Said Chin&#8217;ono:</p>
<blockquote><p>‪As usual, Zimbabweans are attacking the wrong person.‬</p>
<p>‪Mnangagwa is the one who has refused to implement Political Reforms, that is why we are in this economic mess.‬</p>
<p>Mthuli Ncube said so in his letter to the International Monetary Fund.</p>
<p>It is not Strive Masiyiwa’s problem that we are afraid to confront the root cause of our problems.</p>
<p>He is running a business, not a charity shop, if we fail to understand that, then our education is again useless!</p>
<p>Econet borrowed money in US Dollars from abroad to fix its network by buying equipment, that money must be paid back in US Dollars!</p>
<p>The problem is not the prices, they are reasonable in US Dollar terms.</p>
<p>The problem is that you are being underpaid because the economy is dead!</p>
<p>That is not Strive’s problem, that is Mnangagwa’s and ZANU-PF.<br />
‪<br />
Deal with Mnangagwa and ZANU-PF, and not use a sideshow as an excuse!</p></blockquote>
<p>Below is the cost of Econet&#8217;s private wifi bundles:</p>
<table style="height: 74px;" width="683">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Data allocation</td>
<td>old price</td>
<td>new price</td>
<td>% increase</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25GB</td>
<td>ZW$400</td>
<td>ZW$1300</td>
<td>225%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>50GB</td>
<td>ZW$800</td>
<td>ZW$2000</td>
<td>150%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Meanwhile, NetOne has advised its customers that it will hike the cost of data tomorrow.</p>


'It's Wrong To Attack Econet. It Is Not The Problem'

<p>Econet will tomorrow hike the price of Data and SMS bundles ZimPrice Checks reports. This was communicated by the MNO in an SMS sent to subscribers which reads:</p>
<blockquote><p>Dear Customer. Please note bundle prices for Data and SMS will be reviewed effective 5 May 2020. Dial *143# to buy Data or *140# to buy SMS Bundles.</p></blockquote>
<p>MNOs have reportedly complained that they were making losses as costs were increasing due to the lockdown that was imposed by the government to curb spreading COVID-19</p>
<p>More: <strong><a href="https://zimpricecheck.com/market-intelligence/econet-will-hike-sms-and-data-bundle-prices-tomorrow-5-may-2020/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=econet-will-hike-sms-and-data-bundle-prices-tomorrow-5-may-2020">Zim Price Check </a></strong></p>


Econet To Hike Data and SMS Bundle Prices Tomorrow

<p>Zimbabwe&#8217;s largest Mobile Network Operator (MNO), Econet Wireless has asked its suppliers to cut prices by 20 per cent with effect from May 1.</p>
<p>In a letter addressed to the company&#8217;s suppliers and dated 20 April 2020, Econet Wireless Chief Supply Chain Officer Sharon Marufu said that a reduction of prices is necessary to protect the company&#8217;s business.</p>
<p>We present the full text of the letter below:</p>
<blockquote><p>We write to update you on the difficult trading conditions affecting our business and to seek your commitment and co-operation in ensuring that we navigate through the tough times together.</p>
<p>The harsh economic environment and the compounded effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have necessitated an urgent review of our business operations.</p>
<p>As Econet we operate in a regulated industry where our tariffs are significantly trailing the upward movement in our operational costs, threatening the viability of our business.</p>
<p>We, therefore, need to take drastic measures now to safeguard the business and ensure we remain viable so that we are able to continue offering our services to our customers and to retain our suppliers.</p>
<p>It is in this context that we request that all our suppliers of goods and services to Econet Wireless Zimbabwe bear with us by reducing their prices to Econet by at least 20% with effect from May 1, 2020.</p>
<p>We greatly value our partnership with all our suppliers, who are a key stakeholder in our business. As we take this necessary pain to protect our business, we sincerely hope that we will share in the benefits when the economy turns around.</p></blockquote>


Econet Asks Its Suppliers To Reduce Prices By 20%

<p><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Econet Wireless Zimbabwe</a> has closed another shop in a bid to suppress the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).</p>
<p>In a statement released on Friday, the telecoms company said Harare First Street Econet Shop will be closed temporarily and customers will be advised when it is re-opened. A post on the company’s social media page read:</p>
<blockquote><p>To help stop the spread of COVID-19 we have temporarily closed the Harare First Street Econet Shop. Together we can stop the spread of COVID-19! Avoid non-essential trips. We will call you back!</p></blockquote>
<p>The move follows the closure of the company’s two shops on Wednesday this week for similar reasons. Econet closed Victoria Falls Econet Shop in Victoria Falls and Joina City Econet Shop in Harare.</p>
<p>Other Mobile Networks Operators (MNOs), <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/NetOne_Zimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NetOne Zimbabwe</a> and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Telecel_Zimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Telecel Zimbabwe</a> have also drastically reduced their operating hours to just four each weekday, with the former completely shutting down its shops during weekends.</p>


Harare First Street Econet Shop Shut Down

<p>The parents of popular musician <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jah_Prayzah">Mukudzeyi Mukombe</a> took the time to talk about their son’s love for music and how he rose to stardom.</p>
<p>Watch the video below:</p>




WATCH: Jah Prayzah's Parents Talks About Jah Prayzah's Love For Music

<p>The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Postal_and_Telecommunications_Regulatory_Authority_of_Zimbabwe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Postal and Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)</a> has warned mobile network operators (MNOs) against increasing tariffs without its approval.</p>
<p>POTRAZ Director General <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gift_Machengete" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift Machengete</a> told <em>TechnoMag</em> in an interview on Monday that raising tariffs without the Authority is against the telecommunications law and will attract a heavy penalty.</p>
<p>Responding to recent reports that one of the leading MNOs, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Econet Wireless Zimbabwe</a>, is set to increase data and SMS bundle tariffs on February 4, Machengete said:</p>
<blockquote><p>We have not authorized any tariff increase, If at all they are increasing above their threshold, we will penalize them for such a move.</p>
<p>&#8230; there are no negotiations towards Tariff increases so far, We have requested the mobile networks to submit information pertaining their costs, so that we can feed the information into the TPI, which then informs us if there is any need for tariff increase, so that our decisions are informed by facts.</p></blockquote>
<p>MNOs are operating within a harsh economic environment with inflation now in three-digit figures.</p>
<p>Consumers are also struggling, with purchasing power having been eroded by runaway inflation and while wages have remained stagnant.</p>
<h4><strong>More: <a href="https://technomag.co.zw/2020/02/03/we-will-penalize-operators-for-tariff-increase/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Technomag</a></strong></h4>


POTRAZ Warns Econet Against Unapproved Data & SMS Bundle Tariff Hike

<p><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe">Econet</a> is set to increase its tariffs if given the green light by the regulator, New Zimbabwe reports. This was revealed in a statement published by the MNO which reads:</p>
<blockquote><p>The company together with the other industry players continues to engage with <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Postal_and_Telecommunications_Regulatory_Authority_of_Zimbabwe">POTRAZ</a> in an effort to go back to a tariff regime that will ensure continued viability of the sector as well as ensure that quality of service standards are maintained.</p></blockquote>
<p>Econet cited power cuts and inflation as the major reasons why they have to keep their tariffs at a competitive price.</p>
<p>More: <strong><a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/econet-set-to-increase-tariffs/">New Zimbabwe</a></strong></p>


Econet Negotiating With POTRAZ To Increase Tariffs

<p>TelOne has announced new broadband tariffs which shall be effective from November 1. Residential packages are now priced as follows:</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Package</th>
<th>Data</th>
<th>Price</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Home Basic</td>
<td>10GB</td>
<td>$176</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Home Extra</td>
<td>15GB</td>
<td>$188</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Home Basic Night</td>
<td>20GB</td>
<td>$222</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Home Plus</td>
<td>30GB</td>
<td>$292</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Home Plus Night</td>
<td>60GB</td>
<td>$375</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Home Premier</td>
<td>60GB</td>
<td>$491</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Home Premier Night</td>
<td>120GB</td>
<td>$632</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Infinity Pro</td>
<td>500GB</td>
<td>$1039</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Intense</td>
<td>Unlimited</td>
<td>$1401</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>SME broadband packages are now priced as follows:</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Package</th>
<th>Data</th>
<th>Price</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Infinity Supreme</td>
<td>Unlimited</td>
<td>$1752</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Infinity Extra</td>
<td>Unlimited</td>
<td>$2335</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Finally, public wifi pricing is also getting price adjustments:</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Package</th>
<th>Data</th>
<th>Price</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Infinity Supreme</td>
<td>Unlimited</td>
<td>$1752</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Infinity Extra</td>
<td>Unlimited</td>
<td>$2335</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.techzim.co.zw/2019/10/telone-announces-new-broadband-tariffs-coming-into-effect-in-november/">Techzim</a></strong></p>


New TelOne Broadband Tariffs Effective November

<p>Econet effective tomorrow will be charging the following rates for the following services:</p>
<p>Voice &#8211; ZW$0.0139 per Minute</p>
<p>DATA &#8211; ZW$0.2428 per MB</p>
<p>SMS &#8211; ZW$0.2428 per SMS</p>
<p>This was published in the press on behalf of the telecoms giant.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-135014 aligncenter" src="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/New-Charges-Econet-225x300.jpeg" alt="" width="333" height="444" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/New-Charges-Econet-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/New-Charges-Econet-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/New-Charges-Econet-600x800.jpeg 600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/New-Charges-Econet.jpeg 774w" sizes="(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px" /></p>
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PICTURE: New Econet Data, Voice, SMS Tariffs

<p>Ecosure has, in partnership with Vaya, launched a free transport facility called EcoSure Vaya Add On package for its clients.</p>
<p>Cassava Smartech CEO, Mr Eddie Chibi told reporters at the launch of the service in Harare on Wednesday that the service was premised at reducing the transport burden for policyholders in times of bereavement. Chibi said:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>In times of bereavement, one needs transport to run around and plan the funeral programme. And vehicles such as buses are also required to ferry mourners. We are introducing affordable transport packages that will ease this burden for our clients.</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>According to Econet Life General Manager Mr Godwin Mashiri, the service has three packages three (3) packages namely EcoSure Vaya Runner, which gives access to a Vaya vehicle and driver to do funeral errands; EcoSure Vaya Local, which gives access to a 65-seater bus to ferry mourners for distances of up to 120km; and the EcoSure Vaya Ekhaya, which gives access to a 65-seater bus that transports mourners to any destination in Zimbabwe.</p>
<p>Ecosure policyholders would need to sign up for any of the packages.</p>
<p><strong>More: </strong><a href="http://techunzipped.com/2019/10/ecosure-introduces-transport-services-for-bereaved-families/"><strong>Techunzipped</strong></a></p>


ECOSURE Launches Transport Facility For Policyholders

<p>Econet Wireless has introduced a fuel finding feature in its Yo Mix app.</p>
<p>From Techzim:</p>
<blockquote><p>The fuel finder is really simple – you simply open up Yo Mix &gt; Services &gt; Fuel Finder. A map will open up with fuel icons scattered all over the map. The icons are colour coded as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fuel available – Blue</li>
<li>Maybe available – Orange</li>
<li>No fuel – Red</li>
</ul>
<p>It’s not clear how often the application will be updated to reflect accurate updates but this is a welcome feature. The ability to add notifications for certain service stations and the type of fuel you want will also be a feature that can be added in future and make the app more efficient.</p>
<p><a href="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel1.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-123551" src="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel1-512x1024.jpg" alt="" width="368" height="736" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel1-512x1024.jpg 512w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel1-150x300.jpg 150w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel1-768x1536.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel1-600x1200.jpg 600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel1.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel2-1-560x1120.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-123552" src="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel2-1-560x1120.jpg" alt="" width="369" height="738" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel2-1-560x1120.jpg 560w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel2-1-560x1120-150x300.jpg 150w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/YoMixfuel2-1-560x1120-512x1024.jpg 512w" sizes="(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px" /></a></p></blockquote>
<p>As fuel shortages that started in late 2018 persist in Zimbabwe, fuel hunting and long queues are still common. Zimbabweans usually rely on WhatsApp groups to find fuel stations that are stocked up.</p>
<p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.techzim.co.zw/2019/08/yo-mix-adds-fuel-finder-to-list-of-features/"><strong>Techzim</strong></a></p>


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