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Econet dismisses customer data breach claims as false
STAFF WRITER Leading telecommunications giant Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has denied claims that it recently suffered a customer data breach. The statement, which puts paid to social media chatter over the weekend, said: “Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is aware of a social media post first made on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) claiming that a threat actor was selling part of the Econet’s subscriber list containing 852 791 customer records.“Our internal investigations, which started…
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RBZ tightens grip on forex as exporters surrender more earnings
STAFF WRITER The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has slashed the foreign currency retention threshold for exporters from 75% to 70% as part of broader efforts to strengthen the domestic currency and bolster economic stability. RBZ Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu announced the adjustment while unveiling the 2025 Monetary Policy Statement in Harare on Thursday. He emphasized that the move aligns with the bank’s long-term strategy to increase the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency,…
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ASL rolls promotion to boost domestic tourism
STAFF WRITER African Sun Limited (ASL), a publicly traded hospitality group, has launched a special promotional campaign aimed at boosting domestic tourism. Running from January to March 31, 2025, the promotion offers discounted accommodation rates starting at just US$70 per person on a bed and breakfast basis. In a statement, ASL, which operates some of Zimbabwe’s most renowned hotels and resorts including the Elephant Hills in the resort town of Victoria…
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