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Massive looting of Covid-19 relief funds exposed
A parliamentary report has exposed massive graft, looting and diversion of material and financial resources worth several millions of dollars earmarked for the Covid-19 fight.The Brian Dube ch...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 09:17hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Supa seeks acquittal on graft charges
Former Minister Supa Mandiwanzira, who is embroiled in a $218 million-consultancy scandal, is seeking acquittal on charges of corruption, arguing the indictment is defective. Mandiwanzira is o...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabwe is on the path to progress
Zimbabwe is on a journey of reform. Nobody ever said it wouldn't be a bumpy ride; but the most important thing is that the journey has begun, and we are heading in the right direction.The Tran...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:45hrs | | by Mthuli Ncube
Apparently budget presentation was relatively good, but lacks clarity
From Hand to mouth As a development practitioner, my strong analysis is as follows, it appears the current budget presentation is a reflection of hand to mo...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 10:18hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mandiwanzira accused of abuse of office
Former cabinet minister Supa Mandiwanzira has been charged by the police for allegedly contracting Megawatt Company to do consultancy work for Net-One without going to tender.Mandiwanzira is f...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 15:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prove them wrong: Fadzayi Mahere
In a nation baffled by the laughable actions of the former Teflon Don of Manicaland, Didymus Mutasa, who believes Zimbabwe owes him a few luxury vehicles, a multimillion dollar mansion, a blank cheque...Published: 19 Jul 2017 at 11:28hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
Zanu-PF misrule has an impact on future generations
Zimbabwe s crisis has reached unprecedented levels without putting into consideration the future generations of this country. We have a system that is ignorant to people s plight and which does not ev...Published: 08 Nov 2016 at 09:28hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Corruption at TelOne and Netone irks MP
The level of corruption at the TelOne and Net One have irked an MP James Maridadi who expressed serious concerns over it in parliament.Maridadi expressed his concerns after Finance Minister Pa...Published: 09 Apr 2016 at 08:22hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Tel-One and Net-One to share infrastructure
The government-owned telecommunication firms, Tel-One and Net-One will soon be sharing infrastructure to reduce operational costs and improve service delivery.It emerged at a meeting between t...Published: 24 Mar 2016 at 19:25hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Car burns at Bulawayo garage
A MAZDA 626 vehicle belonging to former Net-One Matabeleland regional manager, Douglas Mufunda, was reduced to a shell after it caught fire in a freak accident at a Bulawayo garage yesterday. ...Published: 12 Dec 2015 at 11:42hrs | 1 | by Pamela Shumba
Teen pastor destroys married church founder's marriage
A TEENAGE pastor is head over heels in love with a married church founder resulting in the breaking up of her two-year old marriage. The young pastor, Frank Emmanuel (19) of Living Waters, con...Published: 28 Nov 2015 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Metbank behind Telecel Zimbabwe woes
Metbank, formerly owned by banker Enock Kamushinda is behind Telecel Zimbabwe's licence woes, it has since come to light.In press release titled, "Clarifications on Telecel Zimbabwe Licence Pa...Published: 05 May 2015 at 12:38hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Telecel saga misinformation and sensationalism
From what has been unfolding in this playground fight for Telecel Zimbabwe, a pattern of misinformation and sensationalism has formed. "Government Orders Telecel to Stop Operating," that hea...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zim telecom companies overcharging consumers'
RATES being quoted by telecommunication companies no longer reflect the cost of providing the services given changes that have taken place since inception of the tariffs, the industry's regulatory bod...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 16:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Take them to the gallows, cut their heads off,' says Grace Mugabe
The First Lady Grace Mugabe has implored government to impose stiffer penalties on rapists even the death sentence as a solution to the vice that emotionally and psychologically traumatises many v...Published: 14 Jun 2014 at 22:40hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Unemployed communications wizard by-passes Econet system, makes free calls
A COMMUNICATIONS wizard from Bulawayo set up a fully-equipped mobile phone "call centre" with 164 sim-cards in his house where he would make international calls free of charge, a magistrate heard. ...Published: 06 Jun 2014 at 07:50hrs | | by Leonard Ncube
Firstel, NetOne in $8m payment dispute
FIRSTEL Cellular (Private) Limited is embroiled in a payment dispute with NetOne Cellular (Private) Limited after the former failed to remit $8 million it had allegedly collected from the latter's sub...Published: 13 Mar 2014 at 08:08hrs | | by Fidelis Munyoro
Court dismisses $200m lawsuit on NetOne
A South African-based businessman's bid to sue Net-One and a Chinese telecommunications equipment producer, over a $200 million network upgrade tender, which he claimed was corruptly awarded to the la...Published: 11 Feb 2014 at 15:29hrs | | by Business reporter
Businessman yanks Net-One, Huawei to court over $200m deal
A JOHANNESBURG based businessman is taking mobile operator NetOne and Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei to court amid allegations of an irregularly awarded multi-million dollar network upgrade ...Published: 21 Nov 2013 at 01:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Telecel still facing problems with connections to Econet
Telecel Zimbabwe has issued the following statement on problems being faced with connectivity to Econet Zimbabwe:Telecel Zimbabwe would like to inform...Published: 24 Jul 2013 at 12:47hrs | | by Mike Hamilton
NetOne Charity Shield fever grips town as Bosso is at risk
The NetOne Charity Shield is now imminent with the semi-final matches expected to be held next weekend at venues yet to be announced by the sponsorsd and organisers.To date more than 25 000 SM...Published: 03 Mar 2013 at 06:46hrs | | by Sports Reporter
Bosso might fail to qualify for NetONe Charity Shield as less fans vote
WITH less than 48 hours before voting for the NetOne Charity Shield closes, the latest voting patterns show that, Castle Lager Premier Soccer League runners up and Bulawayo soccer giants, Highlande...Published: 02 Mar 2013 at 17:23hrs | | by Sports reporter
Zimbabwe should be digital by 2015 — ICT Minister
THE Information Communications Technology (ICT) ministry headed by Nelson Chamisa has been a driving force behind Zimbabwe’s move towards e-government and e-edu...Published: 06 Jan 2012 at 10:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Angolan interest for Net-One
Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos's daughter, Isabel, has expressed interest in Zimbabwe's smallest mobile phone operator by subscribers – Net*One. Isabel, a ...Published: 30 Sep 2011 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
MTN still keen on Net-ONe
South African mobile-phone giant MTN is keen to acquire 60% of Net*One, although Zimbabwean officials insist it is impossible for foreign suitors to exceed the stipulated 49%-telecoms ownership thresh...Published: 17 Apr 2011 at 10:29hrs | | by Byo24News
Mugabe sending people SMS messages
Zanu PF has been dispatching its anti-sanctions campaign messages via the information superhighway through mobile phones, as the former ruling party steps up its campaign ahead of general ...Published: 07 Mar 2011 at 09:11hrs | | by Byo24News
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