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TelOne ADSL is Daylight Robbery

Internet Providers, Internet Services

Telone ADSL services have improved substantially over that last year. I subscribed with them at a time when it was quite slow and most of my mates just thought it was useless. However I’m impressed, real value for my money. $31 for 10GB. I mainly use it for work and research browsing for my studies but from time to time when depressed or bored, I stream effortlessly on Youtube and downloads are fairly quick with very few hiccups than before, BUT I have a few grievances.

Econet – inspired to text your phone

Cellular Service Providers, Taking The Piss

Over the years, I have complained numerous times about unsolicited SMS messages. I have complained here, I have complained elsewhere, I have complained on Twitter… Read More »Econet – inspired to text your phone

CABS Internet Banking Goes Mad

Banks, Websites

Change is hard. For someone set in their ways (like me) any little change in the way I do things makes me go nuts. That… Read More »CABS Internet Banking Goes Mad

ZOL Home Internet Slows To A Crawl

Internet Providers, Internet Services

We got this from a frustrated Zimbabwe OnLine customer. ZOL is selling a home plus package for $59 dollars that has speeds “up to 1MB”.… Read More »ZOL Home Internet Slows To A Crawl

StanChart ATMs dispense torn notes (updated)

Banks, Taking The Piss

A cash withdrawal was done at the Standard Chartered ATM, down on Nelson Mandela Avenue and Second Street (or whatever it’s called now). Apparently this… Read More »StanChart ATMs dispense torn notes (updated)

ZINARA’s Enterprise Road tollgate

Bureaucracy, Traffic Problems

Dear Consumerism, I am writing to complain bitterly about the ZINARA run Enterprise Road Toll Gate situated just after the Shamva turn off coming from… Read More »ZINARA’s Enterprise Road tollgate

Africom customer complaint

Internet Providers, Internet Services, Mobile Internet, Telecommunications

We received this from a disgruntled Africom customer on Friday: We have been Africom subscribers for almost a year using about 5 dongles. This service… Read More »Africom customer complaint

Econet disconnects Telecel

Cellular Service Providers, Telecommunications

Econet Wireless wishes to state the following regarding interconnection with Telecel Zimbabwe: Econet Wireless was on 10 July 2013, awarded a renewed 20-year licence following… Read More »Econet disconnects Telecel

Dear Ster Kinekor

Entertainment

Firstly, welcome back to Zimbabwe! So, I am one of those people that loves going to the movies…great date night, night out with some buddies… Read More »Dear Ster Kinekor

CABS hike RTGS fees

Banks

I just tried to do an inter-bank transfer via RTGS, from my CABS online banking. Luckily, I always read the print, because they’re not charging… Read More »CABS hike RTGS fees

Dial-A-Delivery Stole My Change

Change, Fast Food, Food, Taking The Piss

When you call Dial-A-Delivery, they usually ask you if you require any change. I have been such a regular customer over the years that I… Read More »Dial-A-Delivery Stole My Change

Zimbabwe Road Traffic Fines

Bureaucracy, Cars, Parts & Vehicles, Law & Rights, Traffic Problems

VEHICLE REGISTRATION & LICENCING ACT (CHAP.12:14) FINES: Printed 10 April 2013 Fine (US$) Fail to… Display current vehicle licence 5 Produce documents within 7… Read More »Zimbabwe Road Traffic Fines