Perseus Mlambo, a Zambia-based Zimbabwean entrepreneur in the field of technology founded Union 54 and to date, Union54 has raised US$15.1 million in seed capital. Union54 is a set of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to issue USD debit cards without needing a bank or a third-party processor. Issue cards to customers, employees, stakeholders or just… Continue reading WATCH: Zambia-Based Zimbabwean Entrepreneur Creates An African Homegrown Alternative To MasterCard/Visa
Here’s Why Six African Counties Have Banned Shisha
Cameroon has joined other African countries like Kenya, the Gambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ghana to ban the smoking of Shisha pipes siting major health risks. Shisha also known as Hookah, narghile, waterpipe, or hubble bubble is an instrument used for smoking tobacco (usually flavoured) and it has a glass base usually containing water. The device… Continue reading Here’s Why Six African Counties Have Banned Shisha
Government and MSU Partner To Make Highway Code Available In Vernacular Languages
The government of Zimbabwe and MSU (Midlands State University) have partnered in a project to translate the Highway code into local languages. The Highway Code will soon be available in the sixteen official local languages; Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda and Xhosa (Constitution of… Continue reading Government and MSU Partner To Make Highway Code Available In Vernacular Languages
Late Apostolic High Priest St Noah Taguta Rumored To Have Had 1500 Wives
Social media has been abuzz today over the passing of the High Priest of the Johanne Marange apostolic sect Noah Taguta. News of the high priest’s passing was confirmed by Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Nokuthula Matsikenyere. Taguta has over the past years been entangled in politics he encouraged his followers to vote for… Continue reading Late Apostolic High Priest St Noah Taguta Rumored To Have Had 1500 Wives
OPPORTUNITY: ZimAdventures Is Hiring!
Local Tourism and Events Company ZimAdventures is looking for a Travel Consultant to join their vibrant team. Those who wish to apply are expected to have at least 3 years or more of experience. Candidates must also be IATA (International Air Transport Association) certified. They must have knowledge of Amadeus and/or Galileo systems. They should… Continue reading OPPORTUNITY: ZimAdventures Is Hiring!
An Anticlimactic End To The Mary Mubaiwa VS VP Chiwenga Court Case
After trips in and out of the courtroom, Mary Mubaiwa has finally been slapped with an RTGS fine. Mary Mubaiwa was convicted for lying that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga had agreed to solemnize their marriage at a time he was in hospital in India and for that, she has been charged a fine of 60… Continue reading An Anticlimactic End To The Mary Mubaiwa VS VP Chiwenga Court Case
Standard Chartered Calling It Quits On Zimbabwe
The long-standing relationship between Standard Chartered and Zimbabwe is about to come to an end as the firm plans to leave Zimbabwe. Standard Chartered Group CEO Bill Winters announced that the firm will be exiting several countries in Africa and the Middle East in a bit to simplify its global structure. Which is a fancy… Continue reading Standard Chartered Calling It Quits On Zimbabwe
2021 ZIMSEC O-Level Results Are Finally Out
The ZIMSEC (Zimbabwe School Examination Council) O-Level results are out and accessible online from 4 pm today (12 April 2022). The portal will only be open for five days and heads of exam centres will be able to collect results from regional offices from tomorrow. The 2021 results show a slight improvement in the pass… Continue reading 2021 ZIMSEC O-Level Results Are Finally Out
Air Force Helicopter Crashes…Again
Another Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) helicopter has crashed in Mhondoro according to reports. Sources told Newsday that the crash occurred near Chibhero College in Mhondoro. Police and army officials have not released any news about the crash and the area was sectioned off by police and army officials making the crash site inaccessible. … Continue reading Air Force Helicopter Crashes…Again
Nigeria Mourns The Death Of Popular Gospel Singer Osinachi Nwachukwu
Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu has died with GBV being the cause of death as revealed by her sister Ms Favour Made. According to Made Osinachi was in an abusive marriage with her husband Peter Nwachukwu. She went on to say Peter delivered a blow to Osinachi’s chest with his leg that caused blood clots… Continue reading Nigeria Mourns The Death Of Popular Gospel Singer Osinachi Nwachukwu
Killer T Issues A Half Baked Apology For Failed Botswana Show Where Bouncers Were Stabbed And Venue Trashed
After failing to attend a show he endorsed on Instagram and allegedly accepted money for, Killer T has issued a statement on his Facebook page. The artist doesn’t say much in the very long statement besides that he is sorry and he will not do it again. He did not apologise to any people who… Continue reading Killer T Issues A Half Baked Apology For Failed Botswana Show Where Bouncers Were Stabbed And Venue Trashed
Arundel Upper 6 Student Accepted At Multiple Top American Universities
We have often seen movies where Americans celebrate being accepted into Ivy League schools. It’s even more exciting to hear of a Zimbabwean student making it into such schools. For those who are not familiar with the term, Ivy League refers to a group of schools namely Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia… Continue reading Arundel Upper 6 Student Accepted At Multiple Top American Universities
“Ndabhoo” Olinda Chapel Stops Recruiting Zimbabwean Nurses Due To Abuse
Olinda Chapel has helped many people find employment in the UK through her agency Gain Health Care. Gain Health Care is a specialist Health and Social Care Company. The company provides temporary Nursing and Care staff, Homecare Services and Provision of Supported Living. Olinda Chapel posted on her Facebook account: “It is with great sadness… Continue reading “Ndabhoo” Olinda Chapel Stops Recruiting Zimbabwean Nurses Due To Abuse
OPPORTUNITY: Woodstock Herbs And Spices Is Looking For Sales Representatives
Woodstock Herbs and Spices are looking for Provincial Sales Representatives and Distributors from Bulawayo, Masvingo, Harare, Beitbridge, Chinhoyi, Gweru, and Gokwe. The individual to be in charge of their province and areas surrounding their provinces DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Candidates must be hardworking Must be success-driven Able to work with minimum supervision Positive attitude Good customer… Continue reading OPPORTUNITY: Woodstock Herbs And Spices Is Looking For Sales Representatives
RBZ To Introduce $100 Bond Note
The Bond-USD rates are ever-increasing and with them a demand for higher dimensions of the bond note. The Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is set to release a 100 dollar bond note. A document is in circulation about the features that it will have. This development comes after RBZ announced new regulations by the Monetary… Continue reading RBZ To Introduce $100 Bond Note
Econet Introduces Smart USD Bundles: Zvaku Maker Sense
I’m sure we can all agree that bundle prices are insane. Econet (and other Internet Service Providers) have been having a price hike competition due to the ever-increasing Bond-USD exchange rates. The *143* USSD shortcode has a new option called Smart USD Bundles. This option has Voice, SMS, Data and COMBO bundle choices. The bundles… Continue reading Econet Introduces Smart USD Bundles: Zvaku Maker Sense
Elizabeth Masiyiwa Appointed On Econet Wireless Board Of Directors
Strive Masiyiwa’s daughter Elizabeth Masiyiwa is said to bring a wealth of experience to the Econet Wireless board of directors as she takes her place effective from the 1st of April 2022. The telecoms company made the announcement in a statement on their official website. Elizabeth has worked as a senior executive for various organisations… Continue reading Elizabeth Masiyiwa Appointed On Econet Wireless Board Of Directors
Amanzi Lodge Is Offering A Very Generous Reward To Any One With Information On Fraudster Deon M Hinze
A man recently went to Amanzi Lodge in Masasa Harare, ran up a bill worth US$3000 and ran away. The prestigious lodge has officially posted pictures of the man’s ID and asked the public to help find him for a generous reward. Their Instagram post has the following caption: “Deon Marvin Hinze came and stayed… Continue reading Amanzi Lodge Is Offering A Very Generous Reward To Any One With Information On Fraudster Deon M Hinze
ZINWA Prepaid Water Meters Rolled Out In Gokwe
The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has intensified their prepaid water meter project they have revealed that they intend to roll out a thousand meters in Gokwe. The suburbs that will be getting the meters include Green Valley, Cheziya, and Sesame 1 and 2. Various clients owe ZINWA $54 million in Gokwe and the introduction… Continue reading ZINWA Prepaid Water Meters Rolled Out In Gokwe
Disappointed Trevor Mabootz Customer Retells Shocking Ordeal
A very unhappy Facebook user by the name of Tinashe Chishato posted an ordeal he had with the popular Trevor Mabootz. In the post, Tinashe talks about how he trusted Mabootz to do some work on his truck after he had seen positive feedback about him on social media. Below is the full ordeal “I… Continue reading Disappointed Trevor Mabootz Customer Retells Shocking Ordeal