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NetOne posts record growth

State-owned mobile network operator NetOne has delivered a historic performance, posting record revenue and profit growth while aggressively expanding its high-speed 4G and 5G networks in a bold push to outpace private-sector rivals.At its…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 16:52hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's mobile network operators hit by currency woes

Zimbabwe's mobile network operators (MNOs) are reeling from a sharp decline in profitability, with spiralling costs and exchange rate volatility emerging as key culprits, according to a new industry report released by the Postal and Teleco…

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:07hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter

NetOne's unwavering commitment to a clean and healthy Zimbabwe

In a powerful display of corporate responsibility and national pride, NetOne, in partnership with POTRAZ, the Ministry of ICT, and the Harare City Council, led a highly successful nationwide clean-up campaign. This initiative underscored N…

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 18:55hrs | 191 | by Simbarashe Sithole

NetOne champions cleaner Zimbabwe, partners with Harare City

The streets of Harare were alive with action early Friday morning as hundreds of NetOne and Harare City workers came together, brooms in hand, to answer President Mnangagwa's call for a cleaner nation. Under the National Cleanup Day initia…

Published: 03 May 2025 at 12:42hrs | 410 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zacc arrests NetOne company secretary

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested NetOne company secretary Plaxedes Chikutu on charges of obstructing justice in an ongoing criminal investigation involving two of the company's employees accused of system hacking…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 17:40hrs | 1448 | by Staff reporter

NetOne partners with US satellite giant to launch 5G services

Zimbabwean mobile network operator NetOne has struck a groundbreaking partnership with United States-based satellite telecommunications company AST SpaceMobile, paving the way for the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) mobile connectivity ac…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 18:21hrs | 1052 | by Staff reporter

NetOne expands OneMoney to boost rural financial inclusion

One of Zimbabwe's largest mobile network providers, NetOne, is ramping up its financial inclusion efforts by expanding its OneMoney agent network and increasing remittance partnerships in rural areas.The move is part of the company's broad…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:51hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter

NetOne's OneMoney aims to revolutionise financial inclusion in Zimbabwe

NetOne's mobile financial services subsidiary, ONE Money, is set to transform financial inclusion in Zimbabwe by offering a suite of innovative products and services designed to reach the country's unbanked and underbanked populations. Thi…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:20hrs | 1246 | by Staff reporter

NetOne expands healthcare access through innovative telemedicine initiative

In a significant step toward modernizing healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe, NetOne and Zim Smart Village have launched another OneHealth Telemedicine Virtual Hospital in Chirumhanzu, marking the latest addition to a growing network of over 2…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:43hrs | 193 | by Paul Ndou

Ex-NetOne employee charged with US$18,666 fraud

A former NetOne employee, Takudzwashe Malamulo, has been arraigned on charges of defrauding the telecommunications giant of US$18,666 and ZWL$14,430,529 through fraudulent requisitions.Malamulo, 27, who worked as a filing clerk at NetOne's…

Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:13hrs | 1066 | by Staff reporter

NetOne rewards customers with 'Trolley Dash' Holiday Campaign

In a festive move to celebrate the holiday season, OneMoney, a NetOne product, has again unveiled its yearly exciting promotion called "Trolley Dash" that aims to reward customers for their digital transactions. The promotion, running from…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:14hrs | 722 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Tragic accident claims lives of NetOne engineer and 'lover'

The tragic deaths of two individuals after a NetOne vehicle was swept off Chilonga Bridge across the Runde River on Saturday have been confirmed by police. Contrary to earlier reports that both victims were NetOne employees, it has now bee…

Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 12:12hrs | 2757 | by Staff reporter

NetOne Launches Festive 'Recharge and Win Christmas Promotion'

Leading telecommunications service provider NetOne has unveiled the 'NetOne Recharge and Win Christmas Promotion', blending festive cheer with loyalty rewards to delight its customers this holiday season.Running from December 1, 2024, to J…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:41hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter

NetOne duped US$133,000 by auction dealer

Jeffery Mubaiwa, the director of JEFFM Auctions, appeared before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya on Thursday, facing charges of fraud after allegedly defrauding mobile network operator NetOne Private Limited of US$133,000.Mubaiwa (47) …

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:03hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter

NetOne launch dollar-a-month medical cover

In a bid to increase healthcare access in Zimbabwe, state-owned mobile network operator NetOne has teamed up with Salutem International Medical Fund to launch an innovative, low-cost healthcare product. The new Salutem One Health plan, acc…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:37hrs | 1742 | by Staff reporter

NetOne CEO makes US$1bn move

NetOne, Zimbabwe's oldest mobile telecoms operator, has laid ambitious plans to achieve US$1 billion in annual revenue by 2029, despite facing challenges in accessing capital. Chief executive officer Raphael Mushanawani, who has been at th…

Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:35hrs | 1277 | by Staff reporter

NetOne Unveils OneBusiness Package: A Streamlined Communication Solution for Businesses of All Sizes

NetOne has unveiled the OneBusiness Package, a comprehensive communication solution designed to empower businesses of all sizes. This innovative package offers a range of features to enhance connectivity and streamline operations. From on-…

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 10:15hrs | 677 | by Simbarashe Sithole

NetOne launches telemedicine service

Telecommunications company NetOne recently launched its telemedicine service at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, developed in partnership with ZimSmart to enhance healthcare access, particularly in underserved areas.NetOne's Chief Commercia…

Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 13:39hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter

NetOne takes Anti-Drug campaign to Tsholotsho

Mobile network operator NetOne this weekend took their Anti-Drug campaign to Tsholotsho. The campaign coupled with the generous donation of sports kits, brought together a community in a unified effort to combat substance abuse and promote…

Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 21:06hrs | 184 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Mnangagwa partners NetOne

Leading telecommunications giant, NetOne, takes the opportunity to showcase its recently launched service as it unveiled its cutting-edge Telemedicine product at the prestigious Zimbabwe Agricultural Show. To fully execute the innovative o…

Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 19:20hrs | 6049 | by Simbarashe Sithole

NetOne doubles data traffic

NETONE recently made headlines with a 93.99 percent surge in data traffic, according to the first quarter report released by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz). This significant growth highlights th…

Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:13hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter

NetOne is on a revival trajectory

Engineer Raphael Mushanawani, NetOne Group Chief Executive Officer is steering the NetOne ship in the recovery direction Ever since the leading government-owned mobile telephony giant, Netone had stable leadership, the company is registeri…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 21:36hrs | 1203 | by Paul Ndou

NetOne doubles data traffic

NetOne, a leading telecommunications company, has recently made headlines with a remarkable 93.99% surge in data traffic. This was revealed by the first quarter report by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 21:32hrs | 2233 | by Paul Ndou

NetOne's going concern status at risk

NetOne Private Limited, a telecommunications company in Zimbabwe, has been identified as technically insolvent and at risk of being unable to sustain its operations, according to a recent report. Released by acting Auditor-General Rheah Ku…

Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:51hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter

NetOne employees arrested in foiled cyber heist attempt

Two NetOne employees, Linda Mutemeri (30) and Anotida Dee Munyaradzi (30), appeared in court on charges of unlawful disclosure of data code after allegedly attempting to hack into the company's IT system. The pair, along with known hacker …

Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 03:55hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter

NetOne loses ZiG285 000 to hacker

NetOne Cellular allegedly lost ZiG285,817 to a suspected hacker who exploited the RTGS to ZiG currency conversion from April this year. Takunda Gwaranda (21) appeared before Harare magistrate Mr. Dennis Mangosi on charges of fraud and mone…

Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:39hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter

NetOne's lying, incompetent, and thieving ways!

All those who are close to me know fully well how much I detest incompetence and ineptitude.The only other thing I loath more is lying. One can, therefore, only imagine how I would feel when confronted with both these vices. Then, throw st…

Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 21:22hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

NetOne data traffic market share rise by 8.8%

State-owned telecommunications firm NetOne saw its internet and data traffic market share rise by 8.8% to 24.71% in Q1 2024, up from 15.91% in Q4 2023, according to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ…

Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:14hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Hackers fleece NetOne during transition to ZiG

Two men from Kambuzuma, Harare, Martin Learnmore Gona (31) and Uwen Gonyora (34), were reported by NetOne (Pvt) Limited for allegedly hacking into its system and stealing over ZiG1 million last month during the transition from Zimdollar to…

Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 07:03hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

NetOne to install data, internet infrastructure

STATE owned mobile phone operator NetOne intends to deploy additional capital this year towards installation of data and internet service infrastructure, as data traffic continues to dominate the firm's revenue mix compared to voice.The mo…

Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 04:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

NetOne is now a danger to life and security!

I am one of those who have been faithful subscribers to Zimbabwe's second largest mobile network operator (MNO) NetOne.Over the years, I have become endeared to the state-owned entity, in spite of the company having its fair share of contr…

Published: 02 Jan 2024 at 17:54hrs | 17 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe mobile operators' revenues up by 95%

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) recorded a 95,3% growth in mobile operator revenue to $850,8 billion in the third quarter owing to inflationary gains.In its third quarter report released last wee…

Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:10hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Legalizing looting shows Zimbabwe is led by dunderheads!

From the time I was a little boy, there was something that always puzzled me.I could never understand how, those who were in top government positions - with all the opportunities availed to them through global networking - never became suc…

Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 07:55hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Econet, NetOne base stations thieves arrested

POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested five men in connection with a spate of robberies in which they targeted solar panels, generators and solar batteries at Econet and NetOne base stations.Following their arrest, some of the stolen accessories…

Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:54hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

NetOne adds more value for money USD bundles

NetOne, Zimbabwe's leading digital solutions mobile network operator, has announced the launch of new WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram bundles, denominated in US dollars. The move is aimed at providing customers with more affordab…

Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:51hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

NetOne allays SIM card shortage fears

Mobile network provider, NetOne Cellular, has dismissed allegations that it is short of SIM cards those touts and dubious agents trying to sell SIM cards for US$4, four times the official price of US$1 or local currency equivalent at NetOn…

Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

NetOne upgrades Victoria Falls network

TELECOMMUNICATIONS service provider, NetOne, has started to beef up network connectivity in Victoria Falls ahead of the Transform Africa Summit (TAS) that kicks off on Wednesday.Close to 3 000 delegates from over 100 countries are expected…

Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 07:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

NetOne hikes tariffs

TELECOMMUNICATIONS company NetOne will tomorrow, April 7, increase tariffs.The company revealed the development through a statement posted on social media platform Twitter on April 6."Dear Valued Customer, Please be advised that we are rev…

Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 21:16hrs | 1 | 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

NetOne loses $16m to Zinara cashier

A ZIMBABWE National Road Administration (Zinara) tollgate cashier appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday facing a $16 million theft charge involving point-of sale machines.Tongai Clive Shonhiwa (34) appeared before Dennis Mango…

Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

NetOne, ex-CEO residence case postponed

HIGH Court judge Justice Samuel Deme has postponed a matter where NetOne and its former chief executive officer (CEO) Lazarus Muchenje are locked in a legal battle over a residence that the latter is occupying.Justice Deme postponed the ma…

Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

NetOne continues fight over plush Harare house with former CEO

A LEGAL battle in which NetOne is seeking to evict its former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lazarous Muchenje from his lavish company house is set to continue later this month at the High Court.Justice Samuel Deme postponed hearing of an a…

Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 05:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Kangai's bid for NetOne severance package rejected by court

SPIRITED efforts by former NetOne chief executive officer Reward Kangai (pictured) to get his severance package have been further delayed after the High Court dismissed his application in which he sought constitutional relief in his long-r…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 06:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

High Court throws out ex-NetOne boss application

HIGH Court judge Justice Joseph Mafusire has dismissed an application by ex-NetOne chief executive Reward Kangai, where he was seeking to declare a provision in the Labour Act unconstitutional in his long-running labour case against his fo…

Published: 05 Sep 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

NetOne fails to fix abuse of US$1m Covid-19 fund

MOBILE network operator NetOne has failed to properly account for a US$1 million fund the organisation was mandated with distributing to vulnerable citizens whose livelihoods were adversely affected by the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.Some of…

Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 15:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

NetOne cashier in $150m scam

A NETONE cashier was nabbed by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) after swindling the parastatal of $150 million in an airtime voucher scam.Daniel Kalira (39) splashed the money on six motor vehicles which include three Mercede…

Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Car with 2 dead bodies found inside Runde River

Details of the ZRP The Sub-Aqua unit, with the help of villagers from Chilonga in southern Chiredzi, have retrieved the two bodies stuck in a pickup truck which drowned in Runde river on Saturday.  According to reports the two, a male…

Published: 02 May 2022 at 19:52hrs | 10 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Umzingwane livestock clearance process irks villagers

VILLAGERS in the Nswazi area in Umzingwane District, Matabeleland South province have bemoaned the livestock clearance process which they say is cumbersome and creates a window for corruption.The village has one police base which is manned…

Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

NetOne constructs new base station in Lupane

THE country's mobile network operator, NetOne, has started constructing a new base station in rural Lupane, which will enhance mobile connectivity in 14 wards.The new base station is located in Mzola and will enhance connectivity in 14 war…

Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

NetOne backtracks on data price hike

CELLULAR network operator, NetOne has reverted to its old One Fi bundle prices as it backtracked on its decision to increase prices by more than 100 percent.10GB of data now costs $6 500, with 25GB going for $8 500, 50GB is $12 500 and&nbs…

Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 18:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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