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COMPANY PROFILE
PowerTel Communications (Pvt) LTD
10th Floor Kopje Plaza
1 Jason Moyo Avenue
P.O. Box 7600
Harare
ZIMBABWE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS......................................................................................................................2
1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................................2
2. MAJOR CUSTOMERS.............................................................................................................................................4
Network Operators -Econet, Telecel, NetOne, Utande, All ISPs, etc............................................................................4
3. PROJECT STAFF CVs & ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE ............................................................................4
4. SHAREHOLDING STRUCTURE............................................................................................................................4
4. 1 Shareholding........................................................................................................................................................4
4.2 Listing Status........................................................................................................................................................5
5. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE................................................................................................................................5
6. VISION AND MISSION ..........................................................................................................................................5
Our Vision..................................................................................................................................................................5
Our Mission Statement...............................................................................................................................................5
Our Core Values.........................................................................................................................................................5
7. CORPORATE INFORMATION...............................................................................................................................5

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

CDMA -

Code Division Multiple Access

IAP

Internet Access Provider

ICT

Information and Communication Technology

OPGW -

Optical Ground Wire (Optical fiber composite overhead ground wire)

VoIP

Voice over Internet Protocol

VPN

Virtual Private Network

WiFi

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) products

1. INTRODUCTION

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Powertel Communications (Pvt) Ltd is a subsidiary of ZESA Holdings, the parent

company in charge of electricity generation, transmission and distribution in
Zimbabwe.
PowerTel was licensed as a data services operator in 2004 and in 2009 the
scope of its license was upgraded to encompass Internet Access Provision and
Cross Border interconnection with regional operators. The industry is regulated
by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe
(POTRAZ). The registered office of PowerTel is located at 10th Floor Kopje
Plaza, Number 1 Jason Moyo Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe.
PowerTel operates high-speed optic-fibre telecommunications backbone and
distribution networks, and an access network comprised of a combination of
optic-fibre and wireless technologies. The backbone network is mainly based on
OPGW optic fibre strung on power lines and spans the following routes: Harare
to Plumtree via Kadoma, Kwekwe and Gweru; and Harare to Mutare via
Marondera and Rusape. PowerTel also has network presence in towns along the
Harare-Kariba, and Harare-Bindura routes. The OPGW backbone network is
interconnected regionally to Botswana and Mozambique. PowerTel became the
first company in Zimbabwe to connect to international internet exchange points
(New York, London, Amsterdam) through the SAT3 and Seacomm submarine
optic fibre cables. PowerTels backbone network interconnects national cities
and towns to facilitate VPN service, mobile internet and VoIP services through a
CDMA (3G) network. A significant proportion of the backbone transmission
capacity is leased to other large fixed and mobile telecommunications operators.

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2. MAJOR CUSTOMERS
Network Operators

-Econet, Telecel, NetOne, Utande, All ISPs, etc

UN Organizations
Financial Institutions
Government Departments
Health

-UNDP, WHO, etc

- All Banks, ZSE
- CAAZ, ZEC, Zimstat etc,
- Parerenyatwa Group of Hospitals, Harare Group of Hospitals Baines clinic,
Avenues Clinic, Lancert Laboratories
large organizations, SME, residential customers

Other Customers

3. PROJECT STAFF CVs & ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

4. SHAREHOLDING STRUCTURE
Major
Shareholder(s)
ZESA Holdings

Nationality

Shares

Zimbabwean

2 Ordinary Shares

4. 1 Shareholding
ZESA Holdings Local
Foreign
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% Shareholding
100%
0%
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Contact Address
25 Machael Ave

4.2

Listing Status

The company is not listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange

5. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Insert Summarised Profit & Loss Statement & Balance sheet

6. VISION AND MISSION

Our Vision
To be the preferred ICT services provider to customers in Zimbabwe, and
globally.
Our Mission Statement
We are committed to providing world class ICT connectivity services and
products that delight our customers whilst creating value for our stakeholders.
Our Core Values
- Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Commitment, Passion for excellence,
Purity
7. CORPORATE INFORMATION
Physical Address

PowerTel Communications (Private) Limited

1 Jason Moyo
10th Floor Kopje Plaza Building
Harare

Postal address

P.O. Box 7600

Harare

Tel:
Fax:
Email

+263 4 758331/758908/759618/755704/758819
+263 11 405 431
+263 4 759613
fibre@PowerTel.co.zw

Attorneys

Chihambakwe, Mutizwa and Partners

Commercial Bankers

Standard Chartered Bank

Africa Unity Square Branch
Cnr N. Mandela/S. Nujoma
Box 2191
Harare
ZB Bank
10th Floor Intermarket House
Cnr First Street and Kwame Nkrumah
Harare

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Stanbic Bank
59 Samora Machel Avenue
Harare
MBCA Bank
99 Jason Moyo Avenue
Harare
Auditors

KPMG
1 The Chase
Harare

Board of Directors

Mr. F. Chirimuuta Chairman (Non Executive)

Dr. G. Hapanyengwi (Non Executive)
Mr. H. Muvuti (Non Executive)
Mrs L. Mukonoweshuro (Non Executive)
Mrs. P. Makande
Mr. J. Madondo
Eng. J. Chifamba (GCEO)
Eng. P.F. Chivaura (Executive)
Mr. E. Chikwenhere (Group Financial Controller)

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