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Man jailed for squandering US$2,640 airtime cash

A 27-year-old man from Binga has been jailed for effectively eight months after squandering US$2,640 that had been entrusted to him to buy airtime recharge cards for resale.Kelvin Muzamba appeared before the Binga Magistrates' Court facing…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 15:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Airtime vendors sue police for US$120,000

Three airtime vendors from Masvingo have filed lawsuits against the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, each seeking US$40 000 in damages for unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution.The plaintiffs, London Rug…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 12:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Vendor name drops businessman to swindle $1 250

Ronnie Mupawaenda, a well-known airtime vendor operating from OK Supermarket in Masvingo CBD, is facing serious allegations of fraud after reportedly swindling a fellow vendor, Nickson Kwirirai, of $1,250.Ronnie, recognizable by his spiked…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:49hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter

Customers cry foul as airtime mysteriously disappears

Your Money Your CallIN the ever-evolving landscape of telecommunications, trust is the currency that binds customers to their service providers.However, recent events have shaken this trust, leaving customers feeling cheated and disillusio…

Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 13:57hrs | 122 | by Cresencia Marjorie Chiremba

Man kills stepson over $50 airtime

A CHITUNGWIZA man has been arrested for smashing and killing his 11-year-old stepson with a hammer after the boy mistakenly bought $50 airtime instead of $20.Owen Nyamukachi allegedly grabbed a hammer and smashed Strive Madamombe's head le…

Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 20:39hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Govt raises $30m from airtime tax

Over $30 million was collected in the first nine months of the year under the Health levy, which is funded through a 10% charge on airtime.Secretary in the Ministry of Health Gerald Gwinji on Tuesday told Parliament that the levy last year…

Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 05:45hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Lendme Zimbabwe introduces airtime eVouchers

Lendme, the mobile airtime credit startup, was officially launched this week and will allow users in Zimbabwe to borrow airtime. Before launch, users could only register accounts. Lendme has now introduced eVouchers.The eVoucher system, wh…

Published: 21 May 2012 at 22:03hrs | 19 | by L.S.M Kabweza

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Man jailed for squandering US$2,640 airtime cash

Airtime vendors sue police for US$120,000

Vendor name drops businessman to swindle $1 250

Customers cry foul as airtime mysteriously disappears

Man kills stepson over $50 airtime

Govt raises $30m from airtime tax

Lendme Zimbabwe introduces airtime eVouchers

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