Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reported a resilient performance for the third quarter ended 30 November 2025, reaffirming its commitment to becoming a leading digital services provider amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape. In its trading update published on January 15, 2026, the Group highlighted sustained investments in network infrastructure and intelligent technologies as central to meeting changing customer demands.
During the quarter, Econet deployed an additional 103 base stations and sites nationwide, including 27 lightweight and cost-effective base stations targeted at developing urban centres and rural communities. The rollout aims to improve connectivity in historically underserved areas while supporting rising demand driven by urbanisation. The expanded infrastructure is expected to underpin future innovations, including new digital products and internet of things IoT use cases.
The Group also completed a core network expansion for voice and data services, resulting in improved service quality. In parallel, it entered the final phase of commissioning a new billing and subscription platform designed to automate key business processes and enable more personalised, customer-centric digital experiences.
