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Zimbabwe ex-diplomat in fraud storm
Shamiso Fred, a former honorary diplomat to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), faces legal action for allegedly defrauding Zimbabweans living abroad in what is suspected to be a Ponzi scheme.Arou...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth league member in bribery storm
Danmore Mambondiani, a member of the ZANU-PF national youth league, has been suspended for attempting to bribe two ministers to secure a top position within the ruling party.Prior to his suspe...Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:47hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Father's death smokes out fugitive 'serial fraudster' from South Africa
A man accused of committing a series of frauds before fleeing to South Africa has been arrested after returning to Zimbabwe to bury his father.Bresley Mutungamiri Hove, 36, was nabbed on July ...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 11:54hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
'Mambondiani was forced to resign'
Former BancABC Zimbabwe managing director Lance Mambondiani is said to have violated policies relating to procurement of vendors where prices are said to have been inflated, Business Times reported....Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 10:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Lance Mambondiani steps down
VETERAN banker, Lance Mambondiani is to step down from his post as Managing Director at BancABC.He is now expected to leave within the next three months once a replacement has been found....Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Imagine Mnangagwa, Chamisa embarking on an international campaign against sanctions!
Imagine President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa embarking on an international campaign against sanctions. That move alone would be a sign of political maturity and patriotism...Published: 02 Nov 2022 at 05:04hrs | | by Trevor Ncube
Mnangagwa marches expose Zanu-PF fights
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is increasingly using parallel structures after some Zanu-PF organs resisted the imposition of his allies ahead of the ruling party's congress, insiders say.Mnanga...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Violence erupts at Zanu-PF youth elections
Zanu-PF youth league members who were involved in violent skirmishes that characterised elections at Queen's Hall in Mutare last week, are trading accusations over who caused fights to break out....Published: 19 Jul 2022 at 06:15hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths exchange blows
A Zanu-PF youth official has been accused of hiring "thugs" to unleash violence against fellow party members after he lost the race for the Mutare district coordinating committee (DCC) secretary for y...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZimAchievers mark 11th anniversary in style
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards hosted a sold-out, glitzy 11th edition of the ZAA UK Awards Dinner Gala, with awards handed out in various categories on Saturday night at the Holiday Inn City in Birmingham....Published: 30 May 2022 at 15:36hrs | 13 | by Tinashe Mukono
Meet the new ZANU PF Youth leadership
The ruling ZANU PF party has elected a new leadership in the recently held youth conference. The Conference saw all your familiar figures like Tendai Chirau and Mabutho Moyo stepping down at the expir...Published: 06 May 2022 at 12:50hrs | 7 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Packed programme as ZITF roars to life
THE 62nd edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) begins tomorrow with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta now unable to come for the official opening as earlier scheduled following the dea...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa fakes 'assassination' attempt?
THE MDC Alliance yesterday claimed party leader Nelson Chamisa's convoy was intercepted by heavily suspected armed Zanu-PF youths who fired gunshots, hitting a rear window on the opposition leader's v...Published: 20 Oct 2021 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa convoy shot at, claims MDC
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's convoy was Tuesday afternoon blocked just outside Mutare along the Mutare-Masvingo highway by heavily armed suspected Zanu-PF activists who fired gunshots at the o...Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 20:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Explosive dossier exposes Chiadzwa gems tax sleaze
A whistleblower has submitted an explosive dossier to the Zimbabwe revenue Authority (Zimra) providing insight into how diamond mining firms in the Chiadzwa diamond fields in Manicaland, evaded tax ob...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lance Mambondiani joins BancABC Zimbabwe
The Board, Management and Staff of BancABC Zimbabwe welcome Dr. Mambondiani to the BancABC team. Dr. Mambondiani has been appointed as Managing Director and CEO for BancABCZmbabwe with effect ...Published: 27 Jun 2019 at 08:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZimAchievers Awards South Africa announces 2019 Nominees, partners
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards South Africa (ZAA SA) have announced the nominees for the 5th Zororo Phumulani ZAA SA on their website and social media platforms during a live broadcast from South Africa....Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 09:20hrs | 7 | by Agencies
Econet unit launches instant loan platform
CASSAVA Smartech banking unit, Steward Bank and Ecocash yesterday launched a platform where Econet mobile network subscribers will be able to open bank accounts through cell phones in a minute. ...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dr Lance Mamobondiani to keynote at Zim Achievers USA this Saturday
Steward Bank CEO, Dr Lance Mambondiani has been announced as this year's keynote speaker at the USA edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), taking place on Saturday 29 September in Washington....Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 13:22hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Econet launches Cholera Crisis Fund
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe's banking subsidiary Steward Bank, yesterday launched a $2 million National Cholera Crisis Fund that is meant to raise funds for the cholera crisis that has engulfed some part...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans should look beyond the horizon'
ZIMBABWEAN businesses should look beyond the horizon of challenges and grab available investment opportunities under the new dispensation to help transform the country's economy, Steward Bank chief ex...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Steward Bank launches revolutionary app called Square World
Steward Bank Zimbabwe has launched a Housing Development Scheme and Mobile Banking Application targeted at Zimbabweans living abroad.The mortgage facility will be available at zero deposit, on...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Mystery cow baffles chief
A FAMILY in Dora Dombo just outside Mutare is experiencing hell-on-earth after one of its cows suddenly began 'talking' in a weird case that has since been attributed to witchcraft.The hard-to...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Big winners at the eighth UK Zim Achievers Awards in London
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards raised the bar last night, putting on a spectacular event for the eighth edition at the Grange City Hotel in London.Running under the theme Plough Back, the award...Published: 15 May 2018 at 07:50hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
High profile dignitaries expected at Zimbabwe Achievers South Africa this Saturday
The fourth edition of Zimbabwe Achievers Awards South Africa (ZAA SA) is imminent and movers and shakers from both sides of the border have confirmed their attendance to the awards ceremony that will ...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 14:40hrs | 1 | by Tidi T C Kwidini
Banks scrap tax on transactions below $10
GOVERNMENT has, with immediate effect, directed banks not to levy 5 percent tax on all transactions below $10 as a way of promoting financial inclusion. This comes as Government moves to provide safet...Published: 30 Jan 2018 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
All set for the inaugural ZAA Australia ceremony
Zimbabweans living in Australia are being encouraged to be part of this historic night of glitz and glamor, at the prestigious Hilton Adelaide Hotel on Saturday 28 October 2017.Last minute lim...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 07:11hrs | 4 | by ZAA International Executive: Mr Trevor Manyame
Steward Bank cuts interests rate, offers housing development mortgage
STEWARD Bank has cut its interests rate to below eight percent and joined the bandwagon of institutions that offer mortgage facilities to clients for housing development.The bold move is likel...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 09:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Steward Bank Sponsoring the Zimbabwe Achievers UK, USA and Australia Franchises
Steward Bank is once again the official sponsor for the upcoming edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards taking place in United Kingdom, United States and Australia, in May, August and November respe...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 11:47hrs | | by Agencies
Catapults vendor arrested
A Harare man appeared in court last week after he was arrested for selling a catapult in defiance of a police order banning the sale of such weapons in the city. The Zimbabwe Republic Poli...Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZimAchievers Awards a success
"We need to come up together and invest in our arts sector hence those involved should be serious and professional rather doing their events haphazardly," was a statement shared and echoed by some...Published: 14 Dec 2016 at 05:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Achievers South Africa Reveal 2016 Contenders
NOMINEES for the 2016 South African edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards have been announced with the winners to be revealed at a gala dinner scheduled for the 10th of December in Sandton....Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 18:01hrs | 5 | by Art Correspondent
Investment summit on Zimbabwe to be held in Johannesburg
The 2nd Financial Markets Indaba, an investment summit on Zimbabwe is taking place on the 27th of October 2016 at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.With +20 C-suite speakers from South...Published: 17 Oct 2016 at 08:38hrs | | by Business Reporter
Steward bank and EcoCash partner with Gospel Powerhouse Free to Worship
MULTI-MILLION dollar subsidiaries of Econet Wireless Global, Steward bank and EcoCash, have been announced as sponsors for the Free to Worship (FTW) concert taking place next month.FTW Product...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 20:02hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Bankers confess to greed
Zimbabwe’s bankers, long criticised for the high bank charges often cited as obstacles to promoting savings and use of plastic money, on Tuesday confessed to overcharging their customers.The...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 08:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Steward Bank offers free Friday swiping to clients
Steward Bank on Thursday announced it will allow its bank users to swipe at its point of sale machines (POS) for free every Friday till mid-July.The move, a first by a major bank, is desig...Published: 02 Jun 2016 at 14:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
RBZ chief says multi-currency system dysfunctional
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) yesterday conceded that the multi-currency system adopted in 2009 was effectively dysfunctional with the economy trading solely in the United States dollar, which ha...Published: 01 Jun 2016 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Banks urged to scrap bank charges
BANKING services should be provided free of charge in order to achieve financial inclusion and increase business for the sector, Steward Bank CEO Lance Mambondiani said yesterday. Officially launching...Published: 23 Apr 2016 at 12:46hrs | | by Prosper Ndlovu
Steward Bank targets 250 000 new accounts
Steward Bank is opening at least 200 new accounts per day and is targeting 250 000 new accounts as it rolls out more agency banking outlets aimed at reducing costs. This comes as the bank ...Published: 19 Nov 2015 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet cuts staff salaries by 35%
ECONET Wireless, Zimbabwe's largest mobile phone company, is cutting salaries by 35 percent across the board starting in July. The cuts will also be felt at Econet's subsidiaries, Steward Bank, Mutare...Published: 20 Jun 2015 at 14:12hrs | | by Clemence Manyukwe
Raid on newsroom justified, says Nyambirai
The legal counsel for Econet Wireless' banking subsidiary Steward Bank, Tawanda Nyambirai, says Thursday's raid on online news agency, The Source, was justified.Nyambirai, together with St...Published: 28 Mar 2015 at 12:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Reporters humiliate Econet
ANGRY journalists from all the country's national newspapers yesterday humiliated Econet Wireless and walked out of a press conference called by executives of the mobile phone operator's banking unit...Published: 28 Mar 2015 at 09:05hrs | 1 | by Felex Share
Steward Bank partners Mastercard on remittances
Mastercard has announced a partnership with Steward Bank, which will make remittance services available to the bank's more than 1,5 million account holders.The announcement was made at the Mob...Published: 03 Mar 2015 at 16:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ATMs allow cardless transactions
Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless has switched on airtime purchases and cardless mobile money transactions on automated teller machines (ATMs) owned by Steward Bank, which it controls, ...Published: 19 Feb 2015 at 15:06hrs | | by Fin24
Dr Mambondiani appointed Steward Bank acting CEO
Lance Mambondiani has been appointed the Acting CEO at Steward Bank as his boss, Kwanele Ngwenya leaves the organisation at the end of the month. According to ...Published: 22 Jan 2015 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man (26) steals lorry full of gold ore
A PENHALONGA man was last week dragged before the courts facing allegations of stealing a lorry full of gold ore from his employer at Redwing mine in Penhalonga. Crispen Mambondiani (26) appea...Published: 08 Nov 2014 at 11:22hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Twelve witches fingered at village court
THERE is an old adage that says: "Suspicion is a heavy armour and with its weight it impedes more than it protects." This explains the heavy weight recently lifted off the villagers in Mambondiani in ...Published: 08 Nov 2014 at 10:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Girl, 15, in spine-chilling witchcraft confessions
IN a macabre real life drama, a 15-year-old Mutare girl stunned people who attended Acting Chief Zimunya's court recently with her spine-chilling confessions to witchcraft.The teenage witch (n...Published: 10 Oct 2014 at 16:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
TN Bank re-brandings to 'purple' Steward Bank
Econet Wireless Limited has change the name of its banking subsidiary, TN Bank Limited, to Steward Bank Limited, sealing the transformation of the commercial bank expected to capitalise on Econe...Published: 03 Jul 2013 at 11:38hrs | | by Business reporter
TN Bank changes name to Steward Bank
Econet Wireless Limited is to change the name of its banking subsidiary, TN Bank Limited, to Steward Bank Limited, sealing the transformation of the commercial bank expected to capitalise on Econet's...Published: 07 Jun 2013 at 09:53hrs | | by Business reporter
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