Fayaz King: The man to lead Econet InfraCo to debut VFEX listing

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has appointed veteran executive Mr Fayaz King as the chief executive officer of its newly established infrastructure business, Econet InfraCo, marking a pivotal moment in the group’s long-term strategy to unlock value from its extensive network and real estate assets. The appointment comes ahead of Econet’s planned delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and subsequent listing of the carved-out infrastructure entity on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX). Mr King, a seasoned business leadership executive with more than 30 years’ experience spanning telecommunications, information technology, the digital economy and innovation, will assume the role with effect from March 1, 2026.

A former chief operating officer at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, Mr King is no stranger to the group’s operations. He left the company in 2019 to take up a senior international role at the United Nations, but his return signals Econet’s intent to place experienced and globally connected leadership at the helm of one of its most valuable businesses. Beyond Econet, Mr King brings extensive board-level experience, currently serving as chairman of BancABC Zimbabwe and Meikles Limited, where he has played a role in banking, retail and digital transformation. His career has been defined by driving operational excellence, implementing strategic initiatives and optimising business processes to enhance efficiency and profitability across diverse sectors and regions.