#MWC Barcelona 2026 Ericsson and Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Partner to Advance AI-Powered Networks in Zimbabwe The collaboration will deliver practical solutions that support Zimbabwe’s national sustainability goals while enabling Econet’s continued network growth. Ericsson and Econet Wireless Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain to design, test and deploy next-generation mobile services in Zimbabwe powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), 5G Advanced and enhanced network security. The collaboration will deliver practical solutions that support Zimbabwe’s national sustainability goals while enabling Econet’s continued network growth. Ericsson and Econet will deploy AI‑driven network optimization and automation to enhance energy performance and improve operational efficiency. By exploring AI-driven automation, advanced connectivity and sustainable network solutions, we aim to enhance service performance while enabling new digital opportunities across Zimbabwe.” – Roy Chimanikire, Deputy CEO, Econet Zimbabwe “Together with Econet Zimbabwe, we are advancing the evolution toward intelligent, programmable and more sustainable networks in the country.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 06, 2026 13:08 UTC