A FUEL company run by Acie Lumumba, real name William Mutumanje has suspended operations indefinitely owing to viability challenges.
The company located at 51 Old Enterprise Rd, Harare told staff recently that it had hit hard times, made worse by a supplier who had failed to deliver 500,000 litres of diesel.
“Apologies for the lack of communication in recent weeks, as you all are aware the company has been experiencing turbulent times,” said the company CEO in an internal memo to staff.
“I have been completely consumed chasing a supplier who owes us more than 500m3 diesel; this has consumed my attention and will continue until resolved. There are clients, creditors and debtors who require the highest management inorder to bring the business to order, for now this will be the exclusive focus of the business.I regret to inform you all that Batterygate operations will be suspended indefinitely.”
The staff was told to surrender company properties to Ms. Ruvimbo Ganda “who will manage and caretake this process.”
“Most of you will be deployed elsewhere in the meantime; some of you will not. I appreciate some of you will require assistance and support in your next steps and I affirm that we will do all we can to warrant the assistance,” the CEO who was not named said.
“I have been made aware there are salaries not cleared from the month of July, instructions are in place to clear all in the next couple of days. I hope to see you all soon and revisit our goals and plans, until then, it has been an absolute honor meeting and starting this era of Batterygate with you. All Batterygate employment contracts are hereby put on notice and terminated.”
