Africa Econet (ECO.zw) Profits Trippled From $36.2m to $132.3m … But How is it Possible?By Tapiwa Matthew MutisiMay 31, 2018 Econet Wireless Zimbabwe paid for a 20 year operating licence in 2013, at a cost of US$137.5 million. Total payments to Government and statutory bodies since dollarisation in 2009, exceed US$1.3 billion.