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By Ross Moyo
Zimbabwe’s second largest Mobile Network Operator thirty years later, NetOne’s story is inseparable from Zimbabwe’s own story of resilience, innovation and progress. As the company celebrates its Pearl Anniversary, it is celebrating thirty years of empowering communities.
When NetOne was launched in 1996, a mobile phone was considered a luxury. Today, that same device has become a gateway to opportunity for millions of Zimbabweans.
For NetOne, Corporate Social Responsibility is not an obligation. It is a commitment to nation-building.
Guided by the principle of leaving no one and no place behind, the organisation has consistently invested in initiatives that improve lives and strengthen communities.
Across Zimbabwe, NetOne has equipped schools with computers and digital learning tools, helping bridge the gap between urban and rural education.
The company has supported school rehabilitation projects, invested in solar-powered solutions for underserved communities and established nutritional gardens that promote food security and sustainable livelihoods.
NetOne has also championed social inclusion through programmes supporting persons with albinism, promoting dignity, awareness and equal opportunities.
At the same time, the organisation has taken a leading role in anti-drug and substance abuse campaigns, helping protect young people and build healthier communities.
These initiatives demonstrate a simple but powerful philosophy: development must be inclusive. Every learner empowered, every community connected, every vulnerable citizen supported contributes towards a stronger Zimbabwe.
Connectivity powers education. Connectivity supports healthcare. Connectivity enables agriculture. Connectivity facilitates financial inclusion.
Today, NetOne stands as more than a telecommunications operator. It is a bridge connecting communities to opportunities.
The modern NetOne is defined by innovation, agility and a youthful outlook. It is an organisation that places people at the centre of development.
As NetOne enters its fourth decade, its mission remains clear: to empower more communities and unlock more opportunities.
This is more than the story of a telecommunications company. It is the story of a network that helped build a nation.
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