Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and Ericsson have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to design, test, and deploy next-generation mobile services in Zimbabwe, incorporating AI, 5G-advanced, and enhanced network security.
The collaboration, announced at MWC26, will focus on AI-driven radio access network optimization, energy-efficient network evolution, network slicing, IoT-enabled services, and exposed network APIs. These initiatives aim to enhance network performance, reliability, and user experience while supporting Zimbabwe’s national sustainability goals.
The partnership will also contribute to wider digital inclusion and improved services across sectors such as education, healthcare, and enterprise digitalization, aligning with Zimbabwe’s ICT Policy 2022–2027. Building on over 20 years of collaboration, Ericsson will continue to support Econet’s infrastructure growth with energy-efficient LTE and 5G solutions, advanced connectivity, and automation.
Source: developingtelecoms.com
