NetOne CEO Ousted Amid Maladministration Claims

NetOne will not renew CEO Raphael Mushanawani’s contract, sources told NewZimbabwe, amid allegations of maladministration and disregard for corporate practices. The state-owned mobile operator’s board moved to end his tenure following internal complaints about poor decision-making and governance lapses. Mushanawani’s leadership had faced mounting criticism over poor administration and failure to adhere to governance standards. The decision follows a broader government push to clean up state enterprises, though similar efforts have often stalled due to political interference and patronage networks. NetOne now confronts the task of finding a successor capable of reversing its market share losses and modernizing its infrastructure. The leadership vacuum risks further instability at a time when the telecom sector faces intense competition and regulatory scrutiny.