Our Story

The quiet force behind connection

Every day, millions of moments travel through the air; a call home, a payment made, a life saved, a lesson learned. Behind each moment is a quiet force holding the nation steady, so people and businesses can keep moving forward.

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Who we are

Econet InfraCo owns, operates, and manages Econet Wireless’ national portfolio of telecommunications assets. It's Zimbabwe’s largest private infrastructure group comprising towers, power, and real estate.

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How we deliver

We bring together three essential businesses Econet Towers, Distributed Power Zimbabwe, and Econet Properties to deliver the systems economies run on and investors rely on.

TowersPowerReal Estate
Econet Towers
Econet Tower
Distributed Power Zimbabwe
Distributed Power Zimbabwe
Econet Properties
Econet Property

Econet Towers
 

Responsible for new site builds, site maintenance, security and site acquisition.

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Distributed Power Zimbabwe

Responsible for power systems, fuel/energy optimisation, clean energy systems design and deployment, and technology upgrades.

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Econet Properties

Handles the overall property portfolio, co-location agreements, and contract administration. The division also manages title, leases, and infrastructure asset integrity.

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Econet InfraCo telecom tower infrastructure for mobile network operators in Zimbabwe

Econet Towers

Responsible for new site builds, site maintenance, security and site acquisition.

Distributed Power Zimbabwe (DPZ)

Responsible for power systems, fuel/energy optimisation, clean energy systems design and deployment, and technology upgrades.

Econet Properties

Handles the overall property portfolio, co-location agreements, and contract administration. The division also manages title, leases, and infrastructure asset integrity.

As a business, we are focused on:

Unlocking shareholder value

Increasing tendency and co-location

Power-systems expansion

Operational excellence and cost-efficiency

Portfolio management and expansion

ESG and sustainability commitment

Vision, Mission & Values

The principles that guide how we serve customers and grow sustainably.

Vision

Accelerating the journey toward a more connected and sustainable future.

Mission

To provide unmatched tower, power and property solutions that maximise customer value.

Values

  • Stewardship
  • Innovation
  • Agility

Board of Directors

Godfrey Gomwe

Chairman

Godfrey is a highly skilled business practitioner. He is a Chartered Accountant (Zimbabwe) and sits on a number of other boards. He has vast experience in the corporate world, having held various executive positions over the years.

Dr Zienzi Dillon

With an MBA in Finance and 35+ years in executive banking, Zienzi is a global financial expert bringing over two decades of board-level governance experience.

Mr Mgqibelo Gasela

An Independent Consultant and ICT regulation expert, Mgqibelo brings extensive executive leadership experience from top African media and telecom companies, backed by specialised degrees in media and telecom policy.

Ms. Sarah Masiyiwa

With an NYU degree in Economics and Journalism, Sarah Masiyiwa brings robust expertise in investment strategy, business development, and the legal and financial management of diverse investment portfolios.

Ms. Vimbai Masiyiwa

As Co-founder and Creative Director of Batoka Africa, Vimbai leverages her background in entrepreneurship to lead sustainable, purpose-driven hospitality expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Mr Hardy Pemhiwa

As Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, Hardy leverages 25 years of board-level experience to drive Africa’s leading integrated digital infrastructure and services company across 31 countries globally.

Mrs Sheree Shereni

With an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability and 35 years of executive experience, Mrs. Shereni is an accomplished Economist driving triple bottom-line management and corporate strategy in the global public and private sectors.

Dr Douglas Mboweni

As CEO of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited and a board member since 2003, Douglas combines extensive executive telecommunications leadership with academic expertise as a Professor of Practice.

Mrs. Tracy Mpofu

With over four decades of experience across African markets, Tracy Mpofu brings deep commercial acumen from her tenure as CEO, COO, and Group CFO within the Econet Wireless Group.

Mr Roy Chimanikire

With a background as a Deloitte Partner and credentials as a Chartered Accountant, he brings over a decade of strategic financial leadership and governance expertise to the Econet Group and Telrad Networks.

Mr Fayaz King

Chief Executive Officer

Over 30 years of experience in telecommunications, information technology, and the digital economy. He has held senior leadership positions across multiple markets.

Mr Cleopas Kadzimu

Chief Financial Officer

With advanced accounting degrees and a background at Deloitte, Cleopas excels in financial transformation, leveraging data analytics and modelling to optimise capital allocation and profitability.