As people fell on hard times during this covid pandemic era, many began to explore different money making methods. Unfortunately for the majority of us, scamming is also on the rise. If you’re living in Zimbabwe perhaps you’ve come across a text message stating that you or someone else has won a large sum of… Continue reading Text Message Scams Are On The Rise: Here’s What you Can Do!
Category: Technology
Econet’s business unit Cassava Smartech suspended from trading on the ZSE
One of Econet’s subsidiaries, Cassava Smartech has been suspended from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. Cassava Smartech’s mandate is to use digital technologies to facilitate the improvement of the overall quality of life for Africans. It houses the mobile money business Ecocash, micro-insurance Ecosure and eCommerce. This large entity failed to produce audited financial statements of… Continue reading Econet’s business unit Cassava Smartech suspended from trading on the ZSE
Econet Tariffs – September 2021
Mobile operating network providers in Zimbabwe decided to raise their rates as of September 2021. TelOne recently released their new tariffs. Despite the rise, people still commented on the affordability of these tariffs in comparison to other service providers like Econet. The new Econet Tariffs are as follows: LOCAL CALL TARIFFS (INCL VAT, EXCISE &… Continue reading Econet Tariffs – September 2021
Telone launches new “high speed” WiFi packages
TelOne has switched the game up and will be providing “high speed ” internet package to its clients. The new packages have been introduced under this “High-Performance Satellite Broadband”. These packages are: Home Satellite Packages KConnect Home 25GB – USD110 KConnect Home 50GB – USD125 KConnect Home 100GB – USD166 KConnect Hoe Unlimited – USB560… Continue reading Telone launches new “high speed” WiFi packages
Telone Data Tariffs – September 2021
The Mobile Network Operator, Telone is known to be the very affordable in comparison to other service providers such as Econet. Telone recently announced adjustments in their data tariffs. The adjustments are effective starting on 29 September 2021. However, despite the changes, Zimbabweans seem pleased by the affordability of their packages. The same cannot be… Continue reading Telone Data Tariffs – September 2021
NetOne launch of 5G Network Coming Soon…Since 2015!
Are we listening to a broken tape, or are we to be excited that maybe this time the 5G network will be launched very soon? The ICT Minister has shared his exciting remarks on the 5G network being launched by NetOne, hopefully soon. He went on to share the moves being made to ensure that… Continue reading NetOne launch of 5G Network Coming Soon…Since 2015!
Potraz Virtual Hackathon loading…
Those with a keen interest in the world of Information and Technology (IT) have quite the treat coming up. The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is hosting a virtual hackathon. Those with ideas utilising IT to mitigate Covid-19 disruptions and promote awareness were asked to pitch them in. All applications were sent… Continue reading Potraz Virtual Hackathon loading…
Zimbabwe readies first satellite launch, it’s called ZIMSAT-1
Zimbabwe will in February 2022 launch its first satellite to space, if the words of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Publicity, Nick Mangwana’s words are to be believed. According to Mangwana 3 Zimbabwean engineers have been in Japan for over 2 years working at the Japanese Space Agency and the president ED… Continue reading Zimbabwe readies first satellite launch, it’s called ZIMSAT-1
Only Fans now catering for sex workers again. Confused lot?
A couple of days ago, Only Fans announced a ban on sexual content. Before they even began implementing this ban, they’ve already gone back on their word. Accordingly, as a result of partnerships with banks and other investors, Only Fans could not continue hosting explicit content. Similar sites like Fansly are already receiving 4000+ new… Continue reading Only Fans now catering for sex workers again. Confused lot?
Fansly now receiving 4000+ sign ups per hour after OnlyFans ban on explicit content
One man’s food is another man’s poison and thanks to OnlyFans, Fansly might be about to become the next big thing. Fansly is a site that functions in a very similar way to Only Fans. Fortunately for them, the Only Fans announcement banning explicit content is about to make Fansly the next household name. OnlyFans… Continue reading Fansly now receiving 4000+ sign ups per hour after OnlyFans ban on explicit content
Heart Breaking: TelOne suspends Data Rollover facility citing system challenges
Some regrettable news for TelOne customers, the fixed line provider is suspending its data rollover facility with immediate effect. The data rollover facility allowed TelOne customers to carry over their unused data to the next, prior to this introduction of this facility, unused data would expire after 30 days. TelOne has been facing viability challenges,… Continue reading Heart Breaking: TelOne suspends Data Rollover facility citing system challenges
15 year old St Columbus High School student creates textbook software for his school
It would seem that we are in a country were young ones sometimes fail to reach their full potential because of the systems that are in place. Some blame poor governance. Whatever the reason, a majority of Zimbabwe’s children are limited from reaching their full potential. It doesn’t help the situation that the covid pandemic… Continue reading 15 year old St Columbus High School student creates textbook software for his school
Zimbabwean production company opens its doors to the use of Cryptocurrency
Those with any cryptocurrency know how difficult it is to make use of it in a country such as Zimbabwe. This stands as a stark contrast to various other developed countries that accept cryptocurrency as payment for the day to day basics. At some point, even Tesla accepted the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin as payment for their… Continue reading Zimbabwean production company opens its doors to the use of Cryptocurrency
WATCH: Zimbabwean launches all-African car brand in South Africa
Some Zimbabweans are definitely representing the country well abroad. It seems like we are all career paths covered, from politics to the arts to technology. This time around, a Zimbabwean, Tendai Mungofa created a brand of cars called Mureza. It launches soon with the first batch of cars already sold out. Watch the video on… Continue reading WATCH: Zimbabwean launches all-African car brand in South Africa
South Africa introduces it’s first electric buses
The South African company, Golden Arrow Bus Services is slowly beginning to change the face of public transportation in South Africa. This comes about with their introduction of two electric buses. At a ceremony which was graced by the Daylin Mitchell, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, the two buses were launched.… Continue reading South Africa introduces it’s first electric buses
Desperate TelOne turns to selling handsets
The telecommunications parastatal owned by the Zimbabwean government, TelOne has resorted to other means of making money. TelOne took to their social media pages to announce their latest introduction to the TelOne family. They call it the New MLS Easy TS 4G Smart Feature Phone. This feature phone is able to access Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter… Continue reading Desperate TelOne turns to selling handsets
WATCH: This is how the TapCard works
Since the introduction of the ZUPCO transport system some changes were implemented. One of these is the TapCard system. This ensures that no time is consumed paying transport fares in cash and calculating change. The tapcard allows the exact amount to be deducted without complications or wasting time. But you’ve probably wondered how exactly the… Continue reading WATCH: This is how the TapCard works
America lists Zimbabwean innovator in world’s top 100 leading innovators in automotive and transportation industry list
Zimbabweans have been flying the nation’s flag high in their different careers on a global scale. Such is the case with Dr Devine Mufa. The medical doctor was recently honoured at some prestigious America-based awards. Dr Devine Mufa has no doubt made an impact in the automotive space, hence the award. He was honoured as… Continue reading America lists Zimbabwean innovator in world’s top 100 leading innovators in automotive and transportation industry list
New data prices: Is Zimbabwe paying the hefty cost of Econet’s deal to bring DRC cheap internet?
Compared to other mobile network operators in Zimbabwe, Econet seems to have succeeded in maintaining the reputation of the most expensive data tariffs. Nonetheless, this track record still doesn’t seem to have prepared people enough for the recent spike in their data prices. View the new wifi data prices below. Private WIFI Data Bouquets: These… Continue reading New data prices: Is Zimbabwe paying the hefty cost of Econet’s deal to bring DRC cheap internet?
Mbinga yedu, Strive Masiyiwa secures deal with Facebook to provide cheap internet to DRC and other Central African countries
Fortunately for Central Africa, Zimbabwean billionaire and founder of Econet, Strive Masiyiwa will be bringing them cheap internet. The billionaire has worked tirelessly to secure a deal with Facebook that makes cheap internet possible in DRC and other Central African countries. Masiyiwa was soo proud of the achievement that he took to his Facebook page… Continue reading Mbinga yedu, Strive Masiyiwa secures deal with Facebook to provide cheap internet to DRC and other Central African countries