About Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is Zimbabwe's largest provider of telecommunications services, providing solutions in mobile and fixed wireless telephony, public payphones, internet access and payment solutions.
Econet launched its network on the 10th of July 1998 and listed on 17th September 1998. It is one of the largest companies on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in terms of market capitalisation.
The company continues to upgrade its network to carry more subscribers, and further widen its geographical coverage, which is already the most extensive in Zimbabwe.
In 2009, the network became the first operator in Zimbabwe to launch data services under 3G technology. The company's key infrastructure at the start of 2010 included three switches. In 2009, Econet began building an extensive fibre optic network, and also commenced an accelerated rollout of other key network infrastructure.
Key subsidiaries and associates of Econet are Liquid Telecom, the largest internet service and access provider in Zimbabwe, and Transaction Payment Solutions , a leading provider of financial transaction switching, point-of-sale and value-added support services.
In line with its Christian-based vision and mission, Econet has a broad strategy for social and community investment, run under the "Econet in the Community" banner. Through these programmes, Econet supports a diverse range of charitable causes, which include children orphaned by AIDS/HIV, religious and church organisations, as well as an annual scholarship program that provides financial assistance to the brightest students selected from schools in the country's 10 provinces under the Joshua Nkomo Scholarship Fund (JNSF)
VALUES
The values we hold in common are:
Pioneering
We are a company committed to finding the best way forward, in a fast moving and highly competitive technological field. To remain at the top, we shall relentlessly pursue innovative solutions, and constantly grow our knowledge base with uncompromising passion for excellence.
Professionalism
In everything we do, both within Econet Wireless and in the community, we always work in a customer-oriented and objective manner with clearly defined goals in terms of quality of service. In all our professional areas, and at all levels, we will carry out our duties skillfully and diligently.
Personal
Internally, we will always remember that we are a company made up of individuals. These people are the company. Each one is an intrinsically valuable member of the organization, irrespective of their gender, race or position. We will always show concern for each other in an atmosphere that is open and stimulates personal development and job satisfaction and a sense of responsibility. We believe in working in teams, in effective and confident co-operation, in environments where honest praise, constructive criticisms and fair reward have their place.
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