Arrested Net One Cellullar CEO, Raphael Mushanawani has alleged that his problems are being cause by Learnmore Masunda, who wants to take over his position.
Learnmore Musunda is accused of causing Raphael Mushanawani’s arrest by allegedly manufacturing false fraud allegations and reporting them to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc). The text claims that this was a deliberate ploy to tarnish Mushanawani’s reputation and prevent him from getting a contract extension, which would open up the CEO position for Musunda.
Mushanawani’s contract as CEO is set to expire in 2026.
Timeline of Events
- 2020: Raphael Mushanawani becomes acting CEO of NetOne.
- December 2021: Mushanawani is appointed substantive CEO for a five-year term.
- 2021: Learnmore Musunda serves as NetOne’s general manager for financial services.
- 2023: Musunda is appointed Chief Commercial Officer.
- Late 2024: The company’s SAGE 1000 system reaches its end-of-sale stage.
- 2025: A strategic plan is approved to upgrade the company’s technology infrastructure, including the SAGE system.
- Two days ago: Mushanawani is arrested.
- Yesterday: Mushanawani’s lawyers send a letter to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) claiming the allegations are fabricated and demanding his release.
- 2026: Mushanawani’s term is set to expire.
