Econet, Zimra to square off at court

Mobile services provider Econet Wireless and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority will next month square off at the Fiscal Appeal Court which is set to preside over their dispute on the classification of base stations and the components that constitute a base station.

A difference arose between ZIMRA and Econet regarding the classification of base station components imported in knocked down form and the matter was referred to the Fiscal Appeal Court.

A general notice in the Government Gazette published last Friday and placed by the president of Appeal Court Justice Samuel Kudya said the matter will be heard on October 27.

The allegations against Econet emanate from a tipoff from a whistle blower which pointed to potential abuse of the waiver by the mobile company.

Allegations of falsifying invoices were also raised but Econet denies any wrongdoing.