NetOne Board Decides Against Renewing CEO Mushanawani’s Contract
The NetOne board has resolved not to renew Chief Executive Officer Eng. Raphael Mushanawani’s five-year contract when it expires in September, TechnoMag can exclusively
By Toneo Toneo
The decision was made during a special board meeting held today, Friday, ending weeks of speculation over Mushanawani’s future at Zimbabwe’s state-owned mobile network operator.
Mushanawani, who was appointed CEO in 2021, began annual leave on July 13 and had been expected to return to work on August 13. However, sources close to the developments said he is not expected to resume his duties ahead of the expiry of his current contract.
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A LOCAL investment vehicle, Augustus Capital is snapping up Telecel Zimbabwe for a total USD $175 million under the corporate rescue program, TechnoMag can exclusively reveal.
By Toneo Toneo
This move will see Telecel Zimbabwe partnering with a giant regional telecoms player, a move that will shake up the telecoms landscape in Zimbabwe.
Augustus Capital was established as a special purpose investment vehicle to participate in the restructuring and proposed acquisition of Telecel Zimbabwe pursuant to the Corporate Rescue Proceedings.
Deal Structure
Mutapa Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund, will cede most of its 45% stake in Telecel, retaining just 15%, while Augustus Capital absorbs the remaining 40% held by local consortium Empowerment Corporation.
Funding
The investment vehicle secured a capital financing facility with Ecobank of up to USD127 million, which will be available upon the successful adoption of the Plan to support the implementation of the proposed transaction and the Company’s ongoing operations.
Capitilisation
Sources close to the deal told TechnoMag that Augustus Capital entered into contractual arrangements with ZTE and Satewave Technologies for the supply of network equipment (USD60.5 million) and network rollout services (USD28.5 million), respectively, as part of the acquisition.
The new arrangement will see the Telecel staff returning to work whilst employees continue to be employed by the Company, they will be
entitled to their salaries and other accrued benefits.
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