Telecel Power Generators Stolen | Mutsvangwa Humbled
Some 20 power generators have vanished at Telecel Zimbabwe — one of the country’s three mobile telecommunications companies.
There are allegations that a senior manager could have disposed the assets without authorisation. Sources say some members of the company’s top management seem to be colluding to cover up the issue.
According to media reports, the generators were allegedly stolen from various network sites and transported to a house in Burnside, Bulawayo, where they were sold.
An auditor who was investigating the matter was reportedly prevented from travelling to Bulawayo to conduct further inquiries, raising concerns about attempts to cover up the alleged theft.
The scandal comes at a time when the Government is considering ways to rehabilitate the telecommunications company through the Mutapa Investment Fund.
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“Such actions could have significant implications for network stability and customer service,” said a source within the company, who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.
Telecel’s chief executive officer Mrs Angeline Vere said the matter was presently under investigation.
Telecel Power Generators Stolen | Mutsvangwa Humbled
“The issue is under investigation and should the evidence point to some misconduct or criminal activity, then the law will be applied accordingly,” she said.
Meanwhile…
Christopher Mutsvangwa was humbled at the recently held war veteran's elective congress. Cephas Ncube romped to victory after garnering 294 votes, followed by Albert Ncube of Matabeleland North who got 90 votes.
Zimbabwe Ambassador to Mozambique, Victor Matemadanda came third with 75 votes while Mutsvangwa, who is also Zanu-PF National spokesperson and former Cabinet Minister came a distant fourth, with 11 votes.
Others who were elected into the new executive were vice-chairperson, Shorai Nyamangondo, Joel Murerengwa (Secretary-General), Thomas Manyima (Legal Affairs), Vincent Chinone (Transport), Section Ncube (Finance), Sanik Nguni (Security), Nyembesi Togara (Women Affairs) and Samuel Parirenyatwa as Political Commissar.
