Zera probes fuel operators

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) is to investigate fuel operators that are refusing to accept plastic money from motorists, boss Gloria Magombo told Parliament on Monday.

Appearing before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Energy, Magombo said: “We are currently investigating the issue why service stations are not accepting coins or swipe machines and have written to fuel companies about the issue and they responded to Zera saying they accept EcoCash payments and plastic money.

“If there are specific service stations that are not accepting plastic money or swipe machines, this should be brought to our attention so that, together with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, we follow up and take necessary action.”

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