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America to lecture Zimbabwe on how to hold free and fair elections
The United States of America Embassy in Harare has promised to use this week to post a series of tweets that will teach the government of Zimbabwe how to hold free and fair elections in line with the ...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 11:56hrs | 1128 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe, US square off over Zimbabwean affairs
GOVERNMENT yesterday told the United States to back off after Washington said the March 26 by-elections were a test case of Harare's commitment to implement sweeping reforms to guarantee free and fair...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:27hrs | 1632 | by Staff reporter
Brother rapes sister
A 19-year-old man from Mufakose in Harare appeared in court yesterday on allegations of raping his five-year-old sister on Christmas eve after she was left in his custody while their mother was attend...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:03hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter
Adequately fund health sector: MPs
LEGISLATORS have called on Treasury to adequately fund the health sector which has for decades been heavily dependent on development partners.This comes after Finance minister Mthuli Ncube (pi...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:18hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Econet introduces US$1 bundle promotion
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, has introduced a new US$1 promotional bundle that is set to offer more convenience and greater airtime purchase options for its...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:53hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Parly to fast-track Budget debate
The National Assembly has agreed to fast-track debate on the $927 billion 2022 National Budget which was presented by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube last month to ens...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:50hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
NetOne launches Silver Jubilee promo
Twenty-five years is a major milestone by any standard and in the story of ac mobile telephony, the name that began it all is NetOne Cellular.To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the orange te...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:09hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
NetOne intensifies electronic airtime recharge
THE mobile markets in Africa are for the most part prepaid, with the traditional means of distribution being the sale of scratch cards.It is no secret that this distribution channel has brough...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:07hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
RBZ bans bulk airtime sales
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe has banned on bulk airtime sales, ordering telecommunications service providers to stagger reduction of physical airtime sales to 10% in a bid to contain illicit foreign curre...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Intercity travel resumes
MAJOR bus termini, depots and popular hiking spots in Bulawayo have burst into life after Government gave transport operators plying intercity routes the greenlight to resume services in line with the...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 05:04hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash merchant transactions reviewed to Z$20 000
THE country's largest mobile money service provider, EcoCash, has been granted greenlight to facilitate once-off transaction limits of up to $20 000 for merchant and bill payments so as to enhance con...Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 16:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
NetOne boss dismissal challenge hits brickwall
HIGH Court judge, Justice Amy Tsanga has dismissed an application by former NetOne chief technical officer, Darlington Gutu, challenging his dismissal from the company.Gutu lost his job early ...Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
4 armed robbers from SA injured in police shootout
FOUR habitual armed robbers operating from South Africa and strongly suspected of being behind a spate of robberies in Zimbabwe targeting cash were on Wednesday night seriously injured following a sho...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
AG unearths gross COVID-19 funds abuse
THE Auditor-General (AG) Mildred Chiri has exposed gross irregularities and deliberate manipulation of figures to facilitate theft of donations meant for COVID-19 relief allowances and projects that s...Published: 05 Aug 2021 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why Bulawayo service delivery is collapsing
LONG-TOUTED as the best-run local authority in the country, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is failing to offer efficient services as seen by collapsing water and sewer infrastructure, failureto f...Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 13:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Econet launches revamped 'YoMix' app with rich, new features for wider customer base
Econet Wireless - Zimbabwe's largest mobile network operator by customer base and network coverage - has re-launched its popular YoMix mobile application (app), extending its use to the rest of ...Published: 27 Jun 2021 at 20:14hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Fraudster nabbed after $1m swindle
A SUSPECTED fraudster who allegedly posed as an Econet airtime dealer appeared in court for duping an unsuspecting airtime vendor of $1 507 000.The suspect, Michael Mutsvunguma, appeared befor...Published: 25 Jun 2021 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Access to NMBConnect now free on Econet lines
Econet customers can now access NMBConnect, NMB Bank's Digital Branch, free of data costs. This was announced today by NMB Bank chief executive Ben Washaya, who said work was underway to conclude a si...Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 12:40hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Senditoo Partners with Star FM for 'Major' Takeover
Senditoo Co-founder Takwana Tyaranini and his team are taking over several shows on Star FM, after acquiring presentation rights on the popular Zimbabwean radio station.The move is part of the...Published: 11 May 2021 at 17:27hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Tertiary education should focus on quality, not quantity
THE proliferation of a gamut of universities and tertiary institutions churning out tens of thousands of graduates each year is a welcome development in the country's quest to close the skills gap and...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Canisio Mudzimu
We're coming for you: Mnangagwa warns financial sector sharks
GOVERNMENT is going to decisively deal with sharks in the financial sector who are profiteering at the expense of the public, President Mnangagwa has said. In an interview ahead of the country...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rural push spurs NetOne growth
STATE-RUN mobile telecoms firm, NetOne says last year's strategic expansion into outback markets lifted subscribers for its mobile money platform, OneMoney by 500 000, giving it fresh impetus....Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 21:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Informal sector is 70% GPD but remitting paltry 1% in taxes' - get nothing from taxing imaginary wealth, common sense
"Shocking evidence of tax leakages hogged the limelight this week, with Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube saying the informal sector, which makes up 70% of Zimbabwe's gross domest...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 20:38hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Paltry taxes cripple recovery
SHOCKING evidence of tax leakages hogged the limelight this week, with Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube saying the informal sector, which makes up 70% of Zimbabwe's gross domesti...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 06:24hrs | | by Eddie Cross
Paltry taxes cripple recovery
SHOCKING evidence of tax leakages hogged the limelight this week, with Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube saying the informal sector, which makes up 70% of Zimbabwe's gross domesti...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 06:24hrs | | by Eddie Cross
NetOne boss abandons application
NETONE chief executive officer, Lazarus Muchenje, yesterday abandoned an application for exception to one of the charges in which he is alleged to have entered into an agreement with a Mauritanian fir...Published: 24 Mar 2021 at 06:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Pirate kombi drivers attack police officers
ROWDY pirate kombi drivers ganged up with some rogue elements and attacked traffic police officers before smashing the rear windscreen of their patrol vehicle and stealing a car battery which was in t...Published: 13 Mar 2021 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Former NetOne boss trial date set
THE trial of former NetOne chief executive Lazarus Muchenje and three former subordinates has been set for next month. Muchenje and the trio are accused of entering into an agreement with a Ma...Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
NMB Bank's digital innovation disrupts banking landscape
NMB Bank has launched a Virtual Branch on their digital platforms, enabling customers to carry out all cash transactions online, including paperless multi-currency cash deposits and withdrawals, Dstv ...Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 09:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Top cop engages Matanga over 'corrupt' junior
POLICE Commissioner Erasmus Makodza, who was recently arrested and charged with criminal abuse of office, has filed a complaint to his boss, Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga, accusing a constable o...Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police impersonators arrested
TWO men have been arrested for masquerading as police officers in Dete, Matabeleland North. David Ndlovu (29) and Posent Nyathi (32) wore police uniforms and demanded bribes from businesspeopl...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wide Econet data network keeps businesses, communities going under lockdown
THE COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent national lockdowns have underlined the importance of reliable data services in keeping people, communities, busin...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 20:44hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Hwende claims he is not in politics for money
MDC Alliance secretary-general, Charlton Hwende has poured scorn on his detractors, who allege he grabbed the powerful opposition party post for self-aggrandisement.The former Kuwadzana South ...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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 ...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 20:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet unveils AI-powered Chatbot 'Yamurai' to enhance customer experience
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has launched a customer service enhancing Chatbot named Yamurai, to empower its customers and improve their customer experience.Econet said the Artificial Intelligence...Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 17:42hrs | 1 | by Agencies
SABC blind to progress, Peter
A few days ago, I wandered into a Twitter discussion between Peter Ndoro and a gentleman called Selwyn Nkomo and various other people.The discussion I stumbled upon was about the apparent bias...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 09:23hrs | | by Stembile Mpofu
COVID-19 tests cause traffic jam at Beitbridge Border Post
BEITBRIDGE Border Post is experiencing a truckers' bottleneck on the South African side, which has caused a gridlock and has affected the smooth flow of traffic from the Zimbabwean side.Travel...Published: 15 Dec 2020 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs US$123m for fibre cables
ZIMBABWE requires US$123 million to invest in optic fibre to extend the backbone network to reach and serve every district in the country.This was contained in a consultation paper on Zimbabwe...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet launches $10m Christmas promotion
MOBILE telecommunications giant Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has launched a $10 million Christmas promotion that will see thousands of its subscribers walk away with an assortment of prizes, including ref...Published: 23 Nov 2020 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa betrayed Matutu in his greatest hour of need'
Former MDC Alliance member, Tongai Matutu, who recently crossed the floor and joined the ruling Zanu-PF party in a red carpet event presided over by President Mnangagwa and his two deputies at the Sta...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 11:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Family wrangle defers Moana funeral service
SOCIALITE Michelle Amuli, affectionately known as Moana, will be buried the Muslim way, her father declared yesterday, despite the chaos, family feud and drama that characterised her funeral wake....Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 21:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet offers festive cheer, launches massive Christmas promotion
Mobile telecommunications giant Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has launched a ZW$10 million Christmas promotion that will see tens of thousands of subscribers walk away with an assortment of prizes, includi...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 16:09hrs | | by Agencies
NetOne unveils new service
State owned mobile network operator, NetOne has unveiled a new platform that allows individuals and vendors to sell and buy electronic airtime at a discount. Addressing delegates at an appreci...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Netone launches a better airtime facility
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the mobile service provider Netone has moved a step further in making airtime available to its customers through the launch of *519#.Speaking at the launch in Harare ...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 10:29hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
15-year-old kills stepfather
A 15-YEAR-OLD Bindura boy allegedly killed his stepfather with an iron bar to protect his mother, who was quarrelling with her now-deceased husband over a love triangle.Mashonaland Central act...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 21:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt losing millions as firms evade US dollar tax
THE Zimbabwe government is being cheated of millions of United States dollars in tax revenue by businesses that are accepting foreign currency payments but not declaring or under-declaring the forex p...Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-NetOne boss Muchenje faces four charges
FORMER NetOne chief executive, Lazarus Muchenje, will now stand trial on four different charges where he is jointly charged with other company employees on criminal abuse of office. This comes after t...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Soldier arrested for card-cloning
A SOLDIER, who cloned a bank card and accessed $506 475 from an unsuspecting bank client's account has been arrested and is expected to appear in court this week.Mkhokeli Moyo (23), a member o...Published: 26 Oct 2020 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
10 'cops' rob miners
Police in Mashonaland East have launched a manhunt for a gang of 10 men masquerading as police officers and robbing unsuspecting people of cash and valuables.The gang on Sunday pounced on four...Published: 22 Oct 2020 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff Reporter
EcoCash self-care platforms enhance clients' safety, improve the customer experience
CASSAVA Smartech Zimbabwe's mobile money platform EcoCash is leading the way in maintaining social distancing for its customers and employees through the use of self-care platforms. With the w...Published: 20 Oct 2020 at 18:57hrs | | by Agencies
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