Econet in the community

Econet Wireless launched its network on the back of overwhelming support  from people of all walks of life, and the company's market dominance since the network was launched in July 1998 is testimony of the continued support  that Econet has and still continues to enjoy up to this very day. In recognition    of this support, we adopted a customer-centric corporate pay-off line, "Your cellular network". However, we understand that times change and in keeping with the technological needs and expectations of our customers in particular and other stakeholders in general, we subsequently changed the pay-off line to "Inspired to change your world". This pay-off line recognizes that we need to make communications technology a truly relevant and positive transformative tool on society.

We have therefore decided to go beyond transforming peoples' lives through our innovative products by also investing into the same community from which we emerged by supporting a wide range of corporate social investment initiatives primarily aimed at the disadvantaged such as orphans, as well as other sectors as education and sport, as well as business and religious bodies and organizations. This support is based on the firm belief that, as a company guided by Christian principles, it is better to give than receive.  The company's key social investment initiatives are as follows:

Building History Makers

In 1996, the Capernaum Trust was formed to transform the lives of orphaned children in economically destitute situations,to help them to become self-reliant individuals. It offers love, hope and inspiration through the provision of scholarships, food packs and life skills training to over 25 000 orphans nationwide.
Visit Capernaum Trust Website

 


Joshua Nkomo Scholarship

Econet is humbled to associate itself with the launch of a Pan African Scholarship in honour of one of the country's founding fathers, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo.  The scholarship will sponsor 100 of the country's brightest high school and tertiary students, irrespective of race or financial background. The recipients of the scholarships are expected to have a strong community spirit and are required to volunteer to assist others by working with charity organisations during their holidays.The Scholarship is administered by a registered Trust, governed by a board of Trustees
Visit Joshua Nkomo Website

The Christian Community Partnership Trust (CCPT)

This is a partnership between Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Private Limited , Kingdom Financial Holdings Private Limited and Renaissance Merchant Bank.

It's key organizational objectives include providing grants, capacity building facilities and training materials to any church based, charitable and civil society organization or institution whose object is evangelism, church planting and effective discipleship in the least evangelized rural areas of Zimbabwe.

 HIV/AIDS Policy

Econet is convinced that HIV and AIDS have the potential to waste valuable trained human resources and reduce productivity. It also has a big impact on its employees' well being, because outside the workplace it can take its toll through the effort and resources needed to care and provide for sick family members. Policies and structures have therefore been put in place to address this concern.