Econet Wireless Zimbabwe revives Technites platform

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has revived ‘Technites’, a digital platform designed to connect independent contractors and artisans with paid work. The initiative operates within the gig economy model, allowing workers to operate independently while using the platform to find customers and receive payments via EcoCash.

Former Econet senior executive Zac Wazara will lead Technites as a separate business entity. The platform’s initial major project involves installing 20,000 cameras at EcoCash agent locations to comply with Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe requirements. This rollout is expected to create jobs across the country, particularly in rural areas.

Technicians will receive training for various tasks, including solar panel installation and borehole repair. Econet also plans to equip workers with motorcycles to facilitate service delivery in remote regions. Beyond Econet-specific projects, the platform aims to support the installation of solar panels and WiFi at schools and clinics, and eventually expand to include skilled workers from a broader range of industries.