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.
The Sunday Mai reports that 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.
“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.
“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.
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