VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwean mobile network operator Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reportedly cancelled South African Afro-pop duo Mafikizolo's scheduled performance at the Buddie Beatz Concert, following mounting public criticism over the timing of the event amid growing xenophobia concerns affecting Zimbabweans living in South Africa.

Zimbabwe’s mobile telecommunications sector recorded steady growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by rising data consumption, increased voice traffic, and continued infrastructure investment, according to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). Active mobile subscriptions rose by 2.11% to 16.78 million, up from 16.43 million in the previous quarter, pushing mobile penetration to 107.04%. Analysts say the figure reflects widespread a