Strive Masiyiwa unveils $1 billion Econet Tech City to drive Zimbabwe industrialization
Strive Masiyiwa has unveiled plans for Econet Tech City, a $1 billion industrial hub on an 800-acre site near Harare's main airport. Body
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Strive Masiyiwa has unveiled plans for Econet Tech City, a $1 billion industrial hub on an 800-acre site near Harare's main airport. Body
Bondholders can’t touch Econet Zimbabwe’s cash, and now the telecom wants to leave the stock market, raising new questions about Cassava’s debts.
Masiyiwa's Econet InfraCo says an industrial park near Harare airport, backed by solar power and a data centre, could speed investment and jobs.
Strive Masiyiwa has urged young Africans to stop chasing “Mbinga culture,” warning that conspicuous consumption can wreck real wealth building and children’s futures.
Masiyiwa owns a total 52.85-percent equity stake in the publicly-traded company.
The partnership will improve Internet access for more than 30 million people in Central Africa.
The financing will be derived from a partnership between the World Bank and African Export-Import Bank.
The value of his shares has increased by 183.05 percent since the start of the year.