The Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) became the center of national economic discourse on January 30, 2026, as the Zimpapers Public Lecture Series convened top minds to discuss investment, governance, and wealth preservation. Delivering the closing remarks, NetOne Group CEO emphasized that accountability and integrity are no longer just buzzwords but the “operating system” for Zimbabwe’s prosperity. A New Era of Economic Stability The lecture arrived at a historic moment for the Zimbabwean economy.
The CEO highlighted the latest ZIMSTAT data, which revealed a monumental shift in the financial landscape: annual inflation on the ZiG index plummeted to 4.1% in January 2026, down from 15.0% in December. This represents the nation’s first single-digit inflation print since 1997. Digital Inclusion: Leaving No One BehindThe CEO underscored that NetOne’s mission extends beyond mere connectivity; it is a national imperative.
Through the “Digitalise Zimbabwe Roving ICT Expo,” the mobile giant is aggressively expanding its footprint into underserved districts.Key initiatives include: ICT Labs: Establishing centers of excellence in rural schools like Shanagiso Secondary. Community Hubs: Providing coding programs and digital literacy via “digitrucks.” Infrastructure: Expanding 4G coverage and Wi-Fi zones to bridge the rural-urban divide. The Mutapa Mandate and Ethical Leadership Addressing the keynote speaker, Dr.
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John Mangudya, CEO of the Mutapa Investment Fund, the NetOne chief noted that the current financial reforms have elevated expectations for all State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).Under the Mutapa umbrella, NetOne is committed to operational discipline and ethical leadership. The CEO reminded the audience that while performance contracts ensure transparency, the “greatest performance contract remains one’s conscience.” This inner accountability is the anchor upon which the “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” vision—conceived in 2017—will finally achieve its full potential.
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