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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 | 278 | 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 | 443 | 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 | 337 | 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 | 116 | by Cresencia Marjorie Chiremba

Airtime vendor mistaken for forex dealer, detained for 2 months

Tonderai Hove, a 31-year-old airtime vendor from Beitbridge, Zimbabwe, experienced a moment of relief as he was released from custody after two months. Magistrate Takudzwa Gwazemba ordered his release, criticizing the State's evidence as u…

Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Four steal $500 million airtime

POLICE have arrested four people for allegedly stealing pinless credit airtime from NetOne cellular (Private) Limited worth over $500 million.The suspects are Primrose Maireti (32), James Mwanza (35), Khumbulani Nyapfumbi (30) and Simbaras…

Published: 29 Jan 2023 at 20:49hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter

Econet unveils international airtime transfer service

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has launched an international airtime transfer service that allows Zimbabweans living in South Africa to buy airtime for their family and friends back home.The innovative service, called 263 Toppa, will allow the e…

Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 21:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Telecel to sell promotional airtime in US dollar

Mobile Network Operator Telecel Zimbabwe has announced that it will be selling promotional airtime in US dollars.In a statement, Telecel said in a promotion called "Dollar on us" a customer can now buy airtime using US dollars.It said this…

Published: 11 May 2022 at 19:26hrs | 9 | by Stephen Jakes

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 | 2 | by Staff reporter

3 airtime robbers jailed

THREE Dzivarasekwa men, who robbed a local businessman of Econet airtime worth $20 000, a laptop and mobile phone during the recent stayaway, were yesterday sentenced to five years each by Harare magistrate Elisha Singano.Paul Chilenje (32…

Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 08:25hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

3 men up for $20 000 airtime robbery

THREE Dzivarasekwa men appeared in court on Friday, facing allegations of robbing a local businessman of Econet recharge cards worth $20 000, a laptop and mobile phones during last month's violent protests.Paul Chilenje (32), Tapiwa Muvish…

Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 08:03hrs | 4 | 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 | 1 | by Staff reporter

Hubby axe wife to death over $1 airtime

A MAN from Kezi allegedly fatally axed his wife and fled from the scene, leaving the axe stuck in her head, following an argument over $1 airtime.Phumani Dumani (30) of Halahala village, Sun Yet Sen, allegedly struck his wife, Musawenkosi …

Published: 21 Oct 2017 at 14:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Woman cheats for airtime and chips

IT took airtime and chips!The love for freebies while on a trip from South Africa tempted a married woman to cheat on her husband of five years only to be caught a year into the illicit affair.The affair was blown open after the husband, T…

Published: 25 Feb 2017 at 09:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Witchcraft scare as $300 airtime money 'shrinks' to $26

A Shurugwi Econet shop operator was left literally clutching thin air after selling mobile phone credit recharge cards worth $300 to three men before the money miraculously "shrank" to $26.One of the suspects, Orphan Chakanyuka (36), confe…

Published: 14 Sep 2013 at 04:40hrs | 4 | 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 | 3 | by L.S.M Kabweza

Napster founders teamed up to setup Airtime

The founders of the original Napster music-sharing service are teaming up for another start-up.Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker have teamed up again to raise money to get a venture called Airtime off the ground.The pair first got to know each…

Published: 10 Oct 2011 at 23:01hrs | 2 | by Moyo Roy

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