MUTAMBARA, Chimanimani East – Dr. John Panonetsa Mangudya has praised NetOne for bringing free healthcare services to the people of Mutambara as the company celebrated its 30th anniversary through a medical outreach programme.
The OneHealth Medical Outreach, conducted in partnership with ZimSmart Villages, offered free medical consultations, health screenings and medication to hundreds of residents. Services included blood pressure checks, diabetes testing, eye examinations and cancer screenings.
Dr. Mangudya commended NetOne for celebrating its milestone by giving back to communities.
“Organisations entrusted with serving the nation should ensure that their success improves the lives of ordinary citizens, describing the medical outreach as a meaningful investment in Zimbabwe’s future,” he said.
Many residents welcomed the initiative, saying it had brought much-needed healthcare closer to their homes.
Mrs. Sarah Mutsvangwa (72) said: “I have been postponing going to hospital because transport costs are expensive. Today the doctors came to us. I have received medication and advice that gives me hope. I sincerely thank NetOne.”
Another beneficiary, Mr. Zachariah Madziro, said: “We usually associate mobile network companies with airtime and internet. Today NetOne has shown us another side of leadership. They have invested in our health, and that is something this community will never forget.”
NetOne Group Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Raphael Mushanawani, said the company’s greatest achievement is the positive impact it continues to make in people’s lives.
“Our greatest achievement is not simply the network we have built over the past three decades. It is the lives we continue to touch. Every community we empower and every person we serve strengthens the legacy of NetOne as a company that exists to improve the lives of Zimbabweans,” he said.
NetOne spokesperson Mr. Ernest Magadzire said the outreach reflected the company’s commitment to serving communities beyond telecommunications.
“Today we have witnessed something truly special. We have seen relief on the faces of elderly citizens, gratitude from mothers, renewed hope among families and appreciation from an entire community. Moments like these remind us that our responsibility extends beyond connecting phones—we are connecting people to better health, dignity and opportunity. That is the true meaning of celebrating thirty years of service,” he said.
He added that the programme supports the Government’s Vision 2030, the National Development Strategy 2 and NetOne’s Environmental, Social and Governance commitments by improving the well-being of communities.
