Econet Wireless

“James Ibori demanded $4.5m bribe from me”- Strive Masiyiwa reveals reason Econet Wireless left Nigeria 3
- Communication, Companies, Entrepreneurs
- October 6, 2015
Strive Masiyiwa is a man after many entrepreneurs’ heart. As a man who has been in business since 1986, his experiential insights on the African business and entrepreneurship clime is a mantra for many African entrepreneur. In 2001, approximately five months and twenty-eight days after winning a bid to float Econet Wireless in Nigeria, he
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‘3 Things You Can Do For Your Country As An Entrepreneur’ – Econet Wireless CEO 0
- Entrepreneurs
- March 3, 2015
ENTERPRISE54 – How important is it for you to create jobs? Many years ago, I was given a very interesting proposal, whilst visiting a certain wealthy country: “Would you consider moving permanently to our country?” The man asking the question was a very senior government official, in that country. He continued: “If you move to
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Zimbabwe’s Richest Man Strive Masiyiwa Talks on $40Bn Uber and ‘Being Business Minded’ (Part 2)0
- Entrepreneurs
- January 6, 2015
ENTERPRISE54 – I will never forget the first time we had to deal with Blackberry, when they produced the their phone for the first time. “Our business model is quite simple”, the sales executive said, to us. “We charge you, $20/customer, per month. And you can charge on top, whatever you want.” My Chief Marketing
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“James Ibori demanded $4.5m bribe from me”- Strive Masiyiwa reveals reason Econet Wireless left Nigeria 3