Telecel Zimbabwe controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
Licence and indigenisation dispute
Telecel faced regulatory action and public criticism because its reported ownership structure did not meet the locally controlled ownership threshold associated with Zimbabwe's indigenisation legislation. The licence was challenged and later renewed subject to ownership changes.
2013
Interconnection dispute with Econet Wireless
Econet questioned whether it was required to interconnect with Telecel during the period between expiry of Telecel's previous licence and issuance of its renewed licence. The dispute also involved accusations concerning licensing costs and aggressive promotional pricing.
Criticism over expatriate personnel
Telecel was criticized by local commentators and the Affirmative Action Group for using foreign executives, consultants and personnel in roles critics believed could be performed by Zimbabweans. The company said the assignments were limited-term consultancies that included skills transfer.