Govt wants to monitor your phone calls & internet visits, you should be worried
The government and “monitor phone calls” in one breath is something that is sure to rouse ire or chills in anyone. But that’s where we are at unfortunately because a…
Nashtv contract fiasco & an avenue for artists in contract talks
The popular online channel Nashtv went through the wringer over the weekend when an excerpt of contract terms with artists made its way on to social media. Now, this obviously…
Local freelance startup becomes Zim’s first to graduate from US incubator
AfriBlocks made history early this year when it became the first local startup to be selected for the Techstars Seattle Cohort 2021. Being chosen to be part of a Techstars…
Local legal startup comes to artists’ aid following the Nashtv contract leak
In the wake of the Nashtv contract leak, there has been a real concern for local artists in Zimbabwe on how they can get legal aid when it comes to…
English football to boycott Facebook, Twitter & Instagram over racial abuse
English football authorities have announced a social media boycott to put pressure on those companies to take a stand against racial abuse on their respective platforms. The withdrawal is of…
ICT Minister unveils the Nyachuru Information Centre
Yesterday Minister for ICT, Jenfan Muswere along with POTRAZ Director-General Dr Gift Machengete launched the Nyachuru “Containerised Village Information Centre” (CVIC).The unveiling of the new centre was also accompanied by…
Ubuntu 21.04 is out, here is why you shouldn’t upgrade yet
Everybody loves shiny new things and those who love Ubuntu are no different. The latest shiny thing in the Ubuntu world came out last Thursday in the form of the…
Covid-19 delays Batoka power project
Developers of a US$4 billion hydro-power plant on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border have delayed the project until next year because of coronavirus. Pre-construction work on the Batoka Gorge project has been…
Regional bourses commit to lure new investors
Regional stock exchanges have committed to enhancing the capital markets and increase their allure as preferred investment destinations for both local and foreign investors as well as attract new listings.…
‘Auction meets demand for forex’
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is now able to adequately meet the demand for foreign currency at its weekly auction after it hiked from 30 to 40 percent the…