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On January 06, 2026

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INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION • 2026 STRATEGY

Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa Bets on Zimbabwe’s Future with 100MW Solar-Powered Industrial Park

Editorial Analysis By: Oudney Patsika, Editorial Strategist at Solar Reviews Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe is witnessing the birth of a world-class green industrial corridor. Econet InfraCo, the newly restructured infrastructure arm of the Econet Group, has officially initiated a landmark 300-hectare industrial development adjacent to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. This smart city project aims to create a powerhouse of manufacturing and exports, fueled by a dedicated 100-megawatt (MW) solar energy plant.

Econet Founder Strive Masiyiwa

The endeavor marks a strategic shift for Econet founder Strive Masiyiwa, who is repositioning the group at the intersection of renewable energy, data capacity, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). By blending high-speed connectivity with green power, the group aims to attract global manufacturers seeking a low-risk, high-efficiency environment for regional trade.

An Airport-Linked Export Hub

300 Hectares of Power, Connectivity, and Logistics

100MW Solar

The proposed park is designed as a modern logistics nerve center. By providing pre-serviced land, Econet InfraCo targets companies involved in manufacturing and value-added processing for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Renewable Anchoring: A phased 100MW solar plant ensures tenants can bypass national grid instability, guaranteeing operational continuity.
Data Sovereignty: Inclusion of a large-scale data center to support cloud computing and enterprise workloads.
Logistics Advantage: Direct proximity to the Harare International Airport minimizes export friction and transit times for light manufacturing.
Vision: Douglas Mboweni, Econet Group CEO, notes the vision is "to make it easier for investors to take advantage of the location and create jobs."

The 'Chief AI Officer' Era

Strive Masiyiwa’s New Entrepreneurial Focus

Innovation

Strive Masiyiwa recently declared that 2025 was his "best year as an entrepreneur" due to the impact of Artificial Intelligence. He has moved from a passive role to acting as the group’s de facto 'Chief AI Officer.'

The industrial park is a physical manifestation of this strategy. Following the launch of the Econet AI Factory in Cape Town—where NVIDIA GPUs are already being deployed—the Harare industrial park will likely serve as the hardware and data hub for AI-driven operations in Zimbabwe.

"Actually seeing the GPUs being installed by NVIDIA engineers reminded me of the time Ericsson shipped my first mobile system in 1996; it was an exhilarating experience."
— Strive Masiyiwa

Econet InfraCo Restructuring

Separating Towers, Fibre, and Power Systems

Unveiled in late 2025, Econet InfraCo is the product of a massive internal restructuring. The group has separated its infrastructure assets—towers, fibre networks, power systems, and data facilities—from the mobile consumer operations of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe.

This move allows the infrastructure arm to operate as a neutral host, providing services to multiple telecom and industrial players while focusing exclusively on the "heavy lifting" of the digital economy.

The Road to Victoria Falls Stock Exchange

Unlocking Capital on Zimbabwe's USD Market

VFEX Watch

In a significant market move, Econet has indicated plans to list InfraCo on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX). This plan remains subject to final shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Listing on the VFEX allows the group to raise capital in US Dollars, providing the financial firepower needed to complete the phased 100MW solar deployment and manage the 300-hectare park without grid-related currency risks.

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