Q: Where does Econet operate?
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Econet is a privately held diversified telecommunications group with operations and investments in over 17 countries across Africa, Europe, South America, North America and the East Asia Pacific Rim.
Please go to our locations and our companies page to learn more
Q: What are the Econet subsidiaries?
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Econet subsidiaries include Econet Wireless International, Econet Wireless Africa, Econet Wireless Global, Econet Enterprises and the Liquid Telecom Group.
Please go to our companies page to learn more
Q: How was Econet founded?
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Econet was founded in 1993 by Strive Masiyiwa, who first came to international prominence when he fought a five-year constitutional legal battle leading to the removal of the state monopoly in Zimbabwe’s telecommunications sector. The landmark ruling is regarded as one of the milestones in the opening up of African telecommunications to private capital.
Please go to our Chairman's page to learn more about our founder
Q: What is Econet's approach to corporate responsibility?
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Econet has a strong legacy of ongoing commitment to practicing the principles of Corporate Responsibility. Over the years, Econet has developed many programs which have spearheaded transformation in the lives of thousands of individuals and communities across Africa.
Please go to the Econet Foundation Page and Econet Sustainability page to learn more
Q: On what stock exchanges are Econet listed?
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Econet is a privately held group and is not listed on any stock exchange. Three of our subsidiaries are listed:
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Ltd and Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe Ltd are listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and its activities are confined only to the Zimbabwe market.
Liquid Telecommunications Financing PLC, has a bond and and term loan financing package which is listed on the Irish Stock Exchange.
Please go to the Investor page to learn more
Q: Is Econet Wireless Zimbabwe the holding company within Group?
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Econet Wireless Global owns a majority stake in the Zimbabwe operation, and it is not the other way round. Many people make this mistake of thinking that because our Zimbabwean subsidiary is listed, it is also the holding company of all our businesses. That is not the case. Econet Wireless Zimbabwe does not own businesses outside Zimbabwe.
Please go to our Companies page and Investor page to learn more
Q: Is Econet the parent company of Liquid Telecom?
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Econet Wireless Global is the parent company of the Liquid Telecom Group, which operates Africa’s largest satellite and fibre optic system, with the latter spanning 12 countries.
Please go to our Companies page to learn more.
Q: Where can I learn about opportunities within the Econet Group of companies?
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Please go to our Careers section of the website to learn more about current vacancies within our Group of companies.
Q: Where are the Econet's headquarters?
A:
ECONET GLOBAL LIMITED
10th Floor, Raffles Tower 19 Cybercity
EBENE 2021 MAURITIUS
MAURITIUS
Phone: +(230) 404 6000
Fax: +(230) 468 1600
Email: communications@econetwireless.com
