Author: Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

Microsoft is opening the door for PC gamers even wider.

Econet Group recently announced that it was selling its entire 51 percent stake in Liquid Telecom in a move meant to create an independent internet services provider. In a statement, Econet Group founder, Strive Masiyiwa has said he is considering a separate listing next year for subsidiary Liquid Telecom which…

AfricaCom Awards 2018 – Here are the shortlisted organisations and projects.

While there are many questions about Samsung’s foldable phone, it looks like the company will manufacture at least one million units when these devices hit the market next year.

SAP is acquiring Qualtrics for $8 billion, snapping up the survey software company just before its planned IPO.

Alibaba hit another blockbuster Singles’ Day after customers around the world shopped in stores and online on the tenth edition of its November 11 shopping festival. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. logged 213.5 billion yuan ($30.7 billion) in sales for its annual Singles’ Day extravaganza, setting a record as shoppers swarmed…

The contribution of the financial-technology industry to sub-Saharan Africa’s economic output will increase by at least $40 billion to $150 billion by 2022, according to Financial Sector Deepening Africa, a development-finance organization.

Econet Wireless is well on its way to becoming the country’s first listed billion-dollar revenue business, posted an impressive 122million profit after tax in the same period, a 265% jump from the $49 million reported in the same period last year.

The partnership will enable 28 million M-PESA mobile wallet holders to send cross-border money transfers.

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ)’s new stand-alone unit Cassava Smartech, born out the unbundling financial technology (fintech) businesses soon to be listed separately on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, and is set to become one of the biggest companies in Zimbabwe, successfully hosted a first-of-its-kind EcoFarmer expo at Murehwa Centre, 90km northeast…

As numbers continue to grow each day, Kwesé iflix is well on its way to becoming the number one mobile entertainment app in Africa.

The renewed focus on digital services will see Econet providing new compelling offers for its customer enjoyment.

Last time we spoke about Google’s Launchpad Accelerator our excitement was hampered by the fact that the program would not be available to startups in Zimbabwe. Fortunately, the program is now open to local startups. What’s the Google Launchpad Accelerator? The program is meant to provide assistance to startups all…

Over $30 million was collected in the first nine months of the year under the Health Levy, which is funded through a 10% charge on airtime.

In a statement, the agency attributed the surge in transactions to the prevailing cash crisis in Zimbabwe.

New Macs, a faster iPad Pro, and higher prices – Here’s what Apple announced.

At its 30 Oct 2018 press event, Apple will unveil new iPad Pros (almost certainly) and new Macs (probably). Here’s how you can watch from the comfort of your own home, plus what time it starts.

MTN South Africa ended the third quarter with 29.5m customers, down from 30.2m at the end of June.

MultiChoice will be faced with a difficult decision in 2019 – continue to hike DStv Premium prices and lose even more customers to Netflix, or cut prices and hope it can make a digital-only version of DStv work.

The award recognizes Liquid Telecom for innovation, vision and excellence.