Telecom billionaire Strive Masiyiwa launches fifth mega-data center in South Africa
His company, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, aims to build at least 10 data centers in Africa’s largest cities.
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Halted J&J vaccine shipment from South Africa to Europe will be returned: Zimbabwean tycoon Strive Masiyiwa
The batch of COVID-19 vaccines was produced by Aspen Pharmaceuticals and shipped from South Africa.
Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet Wireless records 77-percent increase in data volumes in Q1 2021
The publicly traded company made the disclosure in a trading update for the quarter, ending May 31.
Stake of billionaire Strive Masiyiwa in Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited worth $121.13 million
Masiyiwa owns a total 52.85-percent equity stake in the publicly-traded company.
Zimbabwean telecom mogul Strive Masiyiwa partners with Facebook to build African fiber bridge
The partnership will improve Internet access for more than 30 million people in Central Africa.
Stake of Zimbabwean telecom mogul Strive Masiyiwa in Econet surges by $62.34 million so far this year
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s share price has risen by 187 percent since January.
Strive Masiyiwa leads team to unlock $3 billion in financing for COVID-19 vaccines
The financing will be derived from a partnership between the World Bank and African Export-Import Bank.
Zimbabwean mogul Strive Masiyiwa’s stake in Econet Wireless soars by $61 million
The value of his shares has increased by 183.05 percent since the start of the year.
Strive Masiyiwa criticizes Serum Institute of India for interrupting COVAX Initiative
The Zimbabwean billionaire is upset with the institute’s plans to extend its pause on COVID-19 vaccine exports.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa makes Fortune’s 2021 list of World’s 50 Greatest Leaders
Masiyiwa has made significant contributions to driving connectivity and cashless payments in Africa both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Strive Masiyiwa’s Distributed Power Africa terminates power lease deal with Nyanza Light Metals
The contract was terminated due to delays in constructing a solar power plant.
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Strive Masiyiwa’s free COVID-19 test in Zimbabwe records low turnout
Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s efforts to help combat COVID-19 in Zimbabwe’s schools fell short due to poor media coverage.
Strive Masiyiwa’s Liquid Telecom prospers despite COVID-19
Even the toughest crises such as COVID-19 present opportunities.