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Mukuru runs out of cash

Hundreds of recipients of diaspora remittances in Masvingo were left stranded on Monday after Mukuru, Zimbabwe's largest international money transfer agent, temporarily ran out of cash.Beneficiaries were seen moving between outlets in hope…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:31hrs | 1763 | by Staff reporter

Diaspora remittances into Zimbabwe rise to US$635.2m

Diaspora remittances into Zimbabwe grew by 7.1% in the first half of 2025, reaching US$635.2 million compared to US$593.2 million during the same period last year, according to Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's Mid-term Budget Review present…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 10:08hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter

Mukuru named among top cross-border payment providers

Mukuru, a leading next-generation financial services platform, has once again secured its position among the world's most influential cross-border payment providers, earning a spot on the 2025 FXC Intelligence Cross-Border Payments 100 lis…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 11:25hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter

Mukuru employees leave offices unattended

Disgruntled customers had to wait for nearly an hour on Monday when two Mukuru.com employees stationed at Waterfalls booth left offices unattended while displaying US$300 (10-dollar notes) over the counter.Despite being a serial victim of …

Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:48hrs | 2279 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Court reinstates Town Council Auditor amid ongoing resistance

A Labour Court ruling last week overturned the dismissal of Manasseh Mhlolo, the internal auditor at Gokwe Town Council, who was fired eight months ago over a minor US$80 vehicle damage expense. Despite the court order, Mhlolo has faced on…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:53hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter

Mukuru loses $33,000 to armed robbers

A daring gang of five armed robbers struck at Gains Cash & Carry and Mukuru outlets at Murambinda Growth Point on the night of May 24, making off with a total haul of $11,187 in US dollars and R31,300 in South African rands.The suspect…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:53hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter

Removing Mukuru will open Pandora's box!

Whether we are in the Diaspora or in the homeland, events unfolding in Zimbabwe will affect us all. The story of Pandora comes from the Greek poem, Theogony by Hesiod circa 700 BC. Once a certain stage has been reached in human events…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 18:09hrs | 2774 | by Kenneth Mufuka

Mukuru advocates for cashless economy

The logistics of handling cash in Zimbabwe present significant obstacles, but Doug Tait-Knight, the Chief Executive Officer of Mukuru Zimbabwe Financial Services, believes that embracing digital payments is essential for a more efficient a…

Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:30hrs | 1440 | by Staff reporter

4 suspects arrested over Mukuru Booth robberies

Four more suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Mukuru money transfer booths across Harare and nearby areas.The suspects, Joseph Bilson Makoni (30), Tatenda Madhirize (28), Ggies Siziba, and E…

Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 05:47hrs | 979 | by Staff reporter

Mukuru launches mobile wallet in Zimbabwe to bolster financial inclusion

Next-generation financial services platform Mukuru has introduced a mobile wallet in Zimbabwe following the issuance of a deposit-taking microfinance institution licence by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.Building on Mukuru's established trus…

Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:12hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter

Another Mukuru Money Transfer agency robbed

Armed robbers fired a warning shot and made off with an undisclosed amount of money from a Mukuru Money Transfer agency at Kamunhu Shopping Centre in Mabvuku yesterday.The dramatic incident left shoppers and vendors scrambling for cover as…

Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:12hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter

Mukuru expanding into deposit-taking microfinance institution

Zimbabwe's rapidly growing remittance sector has prompted several money transfer platforms to diversify their services, with Mukuru Financial Services Zimbabwe Limited becoming the latest to be licensed as a deposit-taking microfinance ins…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:56hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter

Mukuru distributes millions in aid to vulnerable Africans

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 19, 2024 - Next-generation financial services platform, Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), has successfully distributed millions in aid to disadvantaged recipients in Africa through its secure and transparent Enterpris…

Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:41hrs | 194 | by APO

Bulawayo Poly students jailed for Chicken Inn, Mukuru robberies

Two engineering students from Bulawayo Polytechnic who were involved in a series of robberies targeting a Mukuru outlet, two Simbisa retail outlets, and several houses in Bulawayo have been sentenced to 11 years in prison. The crimes were …

Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:44hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers in US$27 000, R66 300 Mukuru heist

UNKNOWN suspects raided Mukuru money transfer booth and go away with US$27 000 and R66 300. The incident occurred at Maboleni Business Centre, Lower Gweru on 22 April 2023.Police confirmed the incident on their official Twitter handle and …

Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 17:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mukuru outlet robbery gang arrested

Three armed robbers who raided a Mukuru outlet in Lower Gweru, have been arrested a few hours after committing the crime.Tapiwa Zhazha (31), Courage Bongani Moyo (31), and Gift Ncube (24) were intercepted by alert police detectives who act…

Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 20:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Mukuru blasted for employing 225 Shona and Chichewa speakers in SA

Financial services company Mukuru will have to revisit its employment policy after the Western Cape High Court lambasted it for ignoring South Africa's employment laws in favour of hiring foreigners in positions South Africans can occupy.M…

Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:47hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Mukuru agency robbed US$17000

Armed robbers pounced at a Mukuru money transfer agent Chegutu branch housed at Zapalala Wholesale yesterday and made off with at least US$17 000. Acting provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Ian Kohwera confirmed the inciden…

Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 07:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Burglars raid Mukuru Send Money Home agent

TWO burglars raided Mukuru Send Money Home transfer agent offices in Bulawayo city centre and got away with more than US$17 000 and R100 000 in what is suspected to be an inside job. The raid occurred at the agent offices at Zapalala Super…

Published: 23 Mar 2021 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mukuru loses US$35K to robbers

FIVE armed robbers ambushed and attacked a cash-in-transit vehicle carrying at least US$35 000 meant for a Mukuru outlet in Chivi on Monday in a daring heist that has left the police astonished.This comes as the police have in recent weeks…

Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 06:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mukuru launches WhatsApp self-sign up feature and new App to support and empower customers

Both channels will empower customers to transact from the convenience of their homes. Mukuru, Africa's largest remittance and money transfer provider, has deployed major enhancements to two of its customer self-service channels to sim…

Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 08:14hrs | 5 | by Agencies

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