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Security Features



  • 1.Roles
    Role-Based Access Control system on our platform to enhance security and streamline access management

    Available User Roles
    The following user roles have been implemented, each with specific permissions tailored to different responsibilities:
    1)SuperAdmin
    2)GroupAdmin
    3)ShopManager
    4)Teller
    5)GroupReport
    6)OfficeUser

    Role Permissions Overview
    Role Permissions
    SuperAdmin Full access to all features and data across the platform.
    GroupAdmin Full access to all features and data across the platform.
    ShopManager Access to: ZESA Token, Airtime & Data Recharge, TelOne Bundle, Nyaradzo Payment
    View Sales (self + tellers in group)
    View Transaction Reports (self + tellers in group)
    Teller Access to: ZESA Token, Airtime & Data Recharge, TelOne Bundle, Nyaradzo Payment
    View Sales (self only)
    View Transaction Reports (self only)
    GroupReport View Transaction Reports for all users
    View Sales of all groups and tellers
    OfficeUser Access to: ZESA Token, Airtime & Data Recharge, TelOne Bundle, Nyaradzo Payment
    View Sales (self only)
    View Transaction Reports (self only)
    Access to: Self Top-Up Recharge, Quick Recharge

    Assigning Roles
    Roles can be assigned when creating a new user.
    Existing users can also be updated with a new role via the edit user functionality.
  • 2.Users Group

    The User Groups feature has been implemented to enhance the visibility and control over sales and transaction reports based on user roles and organizational structure

    Purpose
    This feature enables:
             Admins to view sales data group-wise.
             Shop Managers to view sales data for only the tellers within their assigned group.

    Functionality Overview User Group Creation
    Admin or Group Admin can create multiple User Groups.
    Each User Group includes:
             One user with the role of Shop Manager.
             One or more users with the role of Teller.
    A user can belong to only one group

    Access and Visibility Rules
    Admin:
    Can view all sales and transaction reports, both group-wise and for users who do not belong to any group.
    Shop Manager:
    Can view only their own sales and transaction reports.
    Can also view reports for users within their group.
    Teller:
    Can view only their own sales and transaction reports.

    Assigning Users Group
    User Group can be assigned when creating a new user.
    Existing users can also be updated with a new Group via the edit user functionality.

FAQs for Corporates



  • 1. What are the benefits for using HOT Recharge?

    Companies are able to make ONE payment for multiple networks and they will receive a Fiscal tax invoice for all their payments.

  • 2. What is the process to register?

    Step 1 - Register via the internet: Log onto www.hot.co.zw

    Step 2 - Click on: "Not Registered? Sign up here"

    Step 3 - Fill in your details online. Name the account after your company for ease of reference

    The National ID and e-mail must be of the Account Controller.

    The Account Controller is the person in your company/business that will be responsible for doing recharges.

    Once your account has been successfully created, you can move on to "Sign in".

  • 3. What are HOT Recharge bank/mobile wallet details?

    You can check our current details by sending ? bank to 180.

    ZiG Bank Details

    CBZ Bank - Msasa Branch, Account Name: Comm Shop Account No. : 688 613 118 300 17
    CABS - Central Ave Branch, Account Name: Comm Shop Account No. : 100 273 4428
    Stanbic - Msasa Branch, Account Name: Comm Shop Account No. : 914 000 162 3620
    Steward- Livingstone Avenue Branch, Account Name: Comm Shop Account No. : 104 125 080 8


    USD Bank Details

    CBZ Bank - Msasa Branch,Account Name: Comm Shop USDAccount No. : 688 613 118 300 27
    Stanbic - Msasa Branch, Account Name: Comm Shop USDAccount No. : 914 000 609 470 7
    CABS - Central Avenue, Account Name: Comm Shop USDAccount No. : 114 792 179 2
    Steward- Livingstone Avenue Branch, Account Name: Comm Shop Account No. : 104 497 124 2

  • 4. Are there any other ways of making payments to Hot Recharge?

    You can make payments via Ecocash or OneMoney

    EcoCash - Use the fund wallet option in the *180# USSD Menu
    OneMoney - Use the fund wallet option in the *180# USSD Menu

    You can make payments in cash at our offices

  • 5. What other HOT Recharge products do you have?

    We have ZESA, Nyaradzo and TelOne available on our platform

  • 6. How do I fund our account for Zesa or Nyaradzo?

    Zesa and Nyaradzo payments are IMTT and VAT exempt and therefore must made into a separate account as per the details below;

    Stanbic - Msasa Branch, Account Name: Comm Shop ZiG Account No. : 914 000 370 769 4

  • 7. What is your minimum deposit?

    $20.00

FAQs for Aggregators



  • 1. What are the benefits for using HOT Recharge?

    You will be recharging at a discount

    Cross Network (HOT Recharge customers can top up Econet, Netone, and Telecel using one platform.)
    Flexible Denominations (The HOT Recharge platform allows recharges from 10c to $300.)
    Audit Trail (Users can download excel or pdf reports.) Any reports required come from this interface, all reporting is available online.
    Multiple Payment Options (HOT Recharge accepts multiple payment options across a variety of banks and mobile platforms.)

  • 2. What is the process to register?

    Please go onto our registration page: http://www.hot.co.zw/Register.aspx, Add all the details so we can raise Fiscal Tax invoices for you, if you have a Zimbabwean entity this is important.

  • 3. What are HOT Recharge bank details?

    USD Bank Details

    CBZ Bank - Msasa Branch,Account Name: Comm Shop USDAccount No. : 688 613 118 300 27
    Stanbic - Msasa Branch, Account Name: Comm Shop USDAccount No. : 914 000 609 470 7
    CABS - Central Avenue, Account Name: Comm Shop USDAccount No. : 114 792 179 2
    Steward- Livingstone Avenue Branch, Account Name: Comm Shop Account No. : 104 497 124 2

  • 4. How do you know which one is my deposit?

    Ensure to send a copy of proof of payment for all transfers to register@hot.co.zw

  • 5. Can I recharge any amount?

    The HOT Recharge platform allows recharges from 10c to $300

FAQs for Vendors



  • 1. What is the USSD Code for HOT Recharge?

    *180#

  • 2. Do I get charged for using HOT Recharge?

    NO. There are absolutely no charges for using the HOT Recharge service. All SMSs, Balance Checks, Pin resets, transfers and Recharges are free if you transact directly through us. In fact, Vendors purchase airtime at a DISCOUNT. However, your bank or mobile wallet service provider may charge you their standard fees for making payments to Comm Shop. It is usually cheaper to do internal transfers between accounts with the same bank. Please check what fees will apply with your banking service to ensure you choose the most cost-effective way to pay HOT Recharge.

  • 3. What Discount do I get?

    Vendor discounts are based on their volumes of sales. Different networks have different discount structures, so discounts vary depending upon which network you recharge. Vendors start on the highest band of discount to allow them to establish customers. Every month, our system automatically moves Vendors either up or down the discount bands depending on their sales during the month. You will receive an SMS informing if your account is moved to a different discount band at the beginning of the month. For our current discount bands please WhatsApp 0716047130 (Please note that these are subject to change due to inflation and other factors). To find out your what your current discount is please SMS 180 and type - ? Discount.

  • 4. How do I check my HOT Account Balance?

    SMS 180 and simply type Hot. You can also check in the *180# USSD Menu. All balance checks are free.

  • 5. How do get my discount from my HOT sales?

    HOT Vendors sell airtime at a discount, and your HOT account is only deducted the amount less the discount every time you do a recharge. To use the discount accumulated in your account, you can either transfer it to airtime, or when topping up your account again, send the amount LESS the current balance in your account. To check your current balance, send and SMS to 180 and type Hot. Balance checks are free.

  • 6. Can I recharge any amount?

    For Econet there is a minimum of 10c and a maximum of $300.
    Telecel has a Minimum is $1 and a maximum of $300.
    Netone has a Minimum of 50c and a maximum of $50.

  • 7. How do I know that my client has received his airtime?

    Your client will receive an SMS with his/her recharge confirmation & you get an SMS to say the client got his/her airtime. If you do not receive a message this can be due to network delays. Please check your HOT balance before resending the request. SMS Hot to 180 to check your balance.

  • 8. What happens if I forgot my HOT Recharge Pin?

    SMS 180 and type - ? Pin for a pin reset. If you account balance is zero you will instantly receive a new pin. If your account is funded, you will be given details on how to proceed so that we can verify the account belongs to you.

  • 8. What happens if I forgot my HOT Recharge Pin?

    SMS 180 and type - ? Pin for a pin reset. If you account balance is zero you will instantly receive a new pin. If your account is funded, you will be given details on how to proceed so that we can verify the account belongs to you.

  • 9. Can I customize my HOT Recharge Pin?

    You can customize your pin using the *180# USSD Menu or by logging into our website using your current details www.hot.co.zw

  • 10. Can I buy data with Hot Recharge?

    USD Data packages for Econet, & Telone are only available via *180# USSD and the website www.hot.co.zw. For other networks you will need to buy airtime and convert it to data.

  • 11. What happens if I send airtime to the wrong number by mistake?

    Airtime can be transferred from the incorrect number to a correct number on the same network only if it has not been used. In the case of an error, please send the wrong number, the correct number (on the same network) and the amount to 0772929223 and request a transfer. Transfer requests are sent to the network to process. Please note you do not receive messages when airtime is transferred so you will need to check the balance on the correct line a few hours after sending the request. Network operating hours vary so delays may be experienced outside of standard office hours.

  • 12. What are HOT Recharge Opening Hours?

    Airtime can be transferred from the incorrect number to a correct number on the same network only if it has not been used. In the case of an error, please send the wrong number, the correct number (on the same network) and the amount to 0772929223 and request a transfer. Transfer requests are sent to the network to process. Please note you do not receive messages when airtime is transferred so you will need to check the balance on the correct line a few hours after sending the request. Network operating hours vary so delays may be experienced outside of standard office hours.

  • 13. Why is my phone not sending SMS’s to 180?

    Please note that SMS is only available on Econet lines. On other networks you can use *180# USSD code for Hot Recharge. Please also ensure you save HOT Recharge as a contact in your phone so that you spam filter does not block messages. If your phone has already blocked 180, save HOT Recharge as a contact as +263180 and send SMS’s to that number instead.

  • 14. How can I fund my account.

    Dail *180# and select option number 5 and choose the payment which you would want to fund your account with.

  • 15. Account statement.

    To generate your account statement, you can click the below link to our website and enter your log in details. once you do select the tab that says "Transactions report". Select the start and end date for your report and click on get report.

  • 16. How can I transfer funds to another dealer.

    Dail *180# and select option number 8 and choose option either option 3 to transfer ZiG funds or option 4 to transfer USD funds. Once you do you will be asked for the amount you would want to transfer and the number you want to transfer the funds to.