Econet
Wireless has issued a statement denying reports that its network faces collapse
due to the non-payment of a foreign debt to a network platform supplier.
“Econet
Wireless is aware of an inaccurate message doing the rounds on some social
media groups, quoting unnamed sources who claim that the company ‘risks a
blackout after losing a backup node’.
“We
wish to assure our valued customers, stakeholders and the public at large, that
the network remains sound and stable, and is not at risk of any blackout.”
The
statement said while the current operating environment presented challenges for
all businesses in Zimbabwe, including Econet, it was not true that its network
was facing collapse.
“We
have put in place robust measures to mitigate against the challenges we face
and are working closely with our regulators and the responsible authorities to
find solutions to the challenges we face”, the company said.
