Minister of Information, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services (ICT), Tatenda Mavetera, has hailed the listing of Econet InfraCo on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) as a move that reinforces the role of shared infrastructure in the country’s digital transformation agenda.
In a statement, on X, Mavetera extended her warm congratulations to the company, describing the listing as more than a corporate milestone.
“This listing is not just a corporate achievement, it is a testament to the growing recognition of infrastructure as a cornerstone of digital transformation, innovation, and economic growth,” Mavetera said.
Mavetera noted that Government remains committed to a fair and competitive telecommunications sector.
She reaffirmed the administration’s infrastructure sharing policy, which encourages tower sharing and co-location among operators to curb duplicated capital and operational expenditure.
“This approach aligns perfectly with our national policy goals promoting efficiency, expanding coverage, and building a more inclusive and competitive digital ecosystem,” she added.
The Minister added that such platforms help accelerate network expansion while making services more affordable for ordinary Zimbabweans.
“Our Ministry is pledging continued policy direction to drive investment, innovation, and equitable access to digital services as the country pursues Vision 2030 which is Government’s blueprint for a prosperous and digitally empowered upper-middle-income economy.
Econet InfraCo is a subsidiary of Zimbabwe’s largest telecom operator Econet Wireless. Its debut on VFEX marks a rare capital markets move for a pure-play telecom infrastructure firm in the region.
