Econet InfraCo VFEX listing, valuation and market access The Business Pulse Africa reports that the Econet InfraCo VFEX listing is set for 31 March 2026. The move follows the completion of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s exit offer and its transition away from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. Econet said the exit offer closed on 9 March 2026....
Zimbabwe Rejects $350m US Health Deal Over Sovereignty Concerns Zimbabwe has officially withdrawn from negotiations over a proposed health funding agreement with the United States after concluding that the terms threatened national sovereignty. The decision to rejected $350m US health deal has stirred debate over how far the country should go in accepting foreign assistance...
EU Sanctions on Zimbabwe Shift The European Union has taken a significant step in reshaping its long-running EU sanctions policy toward Zimbabwe, lifting travel bans and asset freezes on all previously listed individuals and entities while maintaining its arms embargo for another year. This decision means that, for the first time in decades, no Zimbabwean...
Zimbabwe Proposes Major Constitutional Changes Zimbabwe is facing one of its most significant constitutional reform proposals since the adoption of the 2013 Constitution. Cabinet has approved the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill of 2026, a package of reforms that would fundamentally change how leaders are chosen, how long they govern, how elections are managed, and...
EcoCash Mobile Money Scam in Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean police have arrested 11 suspects in connection with a sophisticated mobile money fraud operation that targeted EcoCash users and merchants, in a case that has drawn attention to the growing risks surrounding digital financial services across Africa. The EcoCash scam in Zimbabwe involved coordinated manipulation of mobile money...
African Excellence Awards 2026: Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika Nominated Five prominent Malawians have been nominated for the African excellence awards 2026, scheduled for 13 February 2026 at the Rainbow Towers and Conference Centre in Harare. The awards recognize individuals and organizations across Africa making substantial contributions to development, leadership, innovation, and social impact....
InfraCo US$1 Billion valuation. Econet Sets InfraCo on a New Path With a US$1 Billion Valuation Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has taken a major step in reshaping its business by placing a US$1 billion value on its infrastructure unit, Econet InfraCo, ahead of a planned listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange. The move signals a...
Chikurubi Prison Break-In The Chikurubi prison break-in has caused widespread concern after criminals reportedly entered Zimbabwe’s most secure correctional facility and stole money from a prison canteen. The incident has raised serious questions about prison security and whether current protection systems are still strong enough to stop future breaches. Chikurubi Prison is located about 30...
The formalization of the Peter Ndlovu management contract this Sunday marks a significant structural change for the 2026 league champions. By recruiting Peter Ndlovu from South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns, Scottland FC is transitioning from a traditional local football setup to a formalized corporate sporting model. The move to install Peter as a central figure...
Superstar Jani brand monetization In the rapidly evolving landscape of the African creator economy, a viral moment is often mistaken for a destination. For Superstar Jani, the recent international exposure gained through his appearances with global streamer iShowSpeed has created a high-visibility pedestal. However, visibility without a structure is merely noise. To convert this fleeting...