When Governments Bet on Meme-Coins and Crypto: CAR’s Experiment and Zimbabwe’s Parallels
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra launched a meme coin called $CAR, describing it as an “experiment” aimed at raising the country’s profile and supporting national development. A meme coin…
Got That Starlink Email from BDO? Here’s What You Need to Know
First things first, Is it real? Yes, the email from BDO Zimbabwe about your Starlink account is legitimate. It’s part of Starlink’s tax compliance process in Zimbabwe. Yes, the communication…
Zimbabweans Are Using More Data Than Ever—Is It Because of Unlimited Plans?
Globally, as internet access increases, voice calling falls. It’s not that people stop communicating; it’s that they use cheaper and superior internet-based calling. Zimbabwe will not be the exception, although…
Zimbabwe’s Mobile Networks Are Thriving—But Will Consumers Feel the Benefits?
In the third quarter of 2024, Zimbabwe’s mobile network operators (MNOs) saw some interesting changes in their revenues, costs, and investments. Let’s get into it. Revenue Growth Mobile operators’ total…
Facebook’s ‘Confirm Your Page Isn’t for Kids’ Pop-Up: An Exercise in Covering One’s Behind
If you manage a Facebook page, you may have recently encountered a pop-up from Meta asking you to confirm that your page isn’t meant for children under 13. Let’s be…
EcoCash Holdings Shake-Up: 8 Directors Resign but Masiyiwa’s Daughter Stays as Nyambirai Takes Over
This is huge. EcoCash Holdings has appointed new directors after all but two resigned. In total, eight directors have resigned, including the chairperson, while ten new directors have been appointed.…
Zimbabweans Are a Target of International Cyber Criminals
As more and more Zimbabweans embrace the digital economy, the rise of cybercrime has become a significant concern for its citizens. With increasing internet penetration, more individuals are engaging in…
Biggest home router maker, TP-Link, facing potential ban in U.S.
If you have shopped around for WiFi home routers then you’ve come across TP-Link. The Chinese company has the biggest market share in that segment, even surpassing Huawei which I…
As Tanzania scraps charges on card payments to boost digital payments, Mthuli’s 2% tax achieves the opposite in Zimbabwe
I still find it shocking that Zimbabwe is not as studied as it should be. The likes of Steve Hanke are fascinated, but most are sleeping on this treasure trove…
Ukraine becomes one of first countries to get Starlink direct-to-cell service
So, it’s already happening – Starlink is signing deals with international mobile network operators to provide direct-to-cell satellite service. Kyivstar, Ukraine’s leading mobile operator, has signed a deal with Starlink…