Beware of scammers promising to process e-passports for Zim diasporans
When the Zimbabwean government introduced e-passports at the end of 2021, it was met with both fanfare and outcry. The govt listened to its citizens and backtracked on one of…
5G has arrived in Zim… Almost
Yes! We finally have it. 5G was launched. Ribbons were cut and some phones got to flex that 5G icon next to the network bars for the 1st time in…
Strive Masiyiwa retires from Econet Board
Econet Wireless has announced that their billionaire founder, Strive Masiyiwa, has stepped down from the board of directors of the ZimbabweStock Exchange listed Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited. Masiyiwa had been…
New TelOne internet package prices; some large data caps almost doubled
State-owned telecommunications company TelOne has increased internet package prices. The price increase is most felt in the bigger data packages with the lower ones not being affected or remaining unchanged.…
Free 10GB data per month for South Africans and 10% price increases for Zimbabweans
Sometimes you marvel at just how differently politicians and govt officials from different countries think. I feel like the South Africans are just mocking/exposing us right now. In the same…
First Capital Bank partners with Hellopaisa and is going paperless
First Capital Bank Limited has today announced two major developments that it says will positively reshape its service delivery for key segments. These are the launch of its collaborative partnership…
ZINARA releases new vehicle licencing fees
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) today published the new vehicle licencing fees as was stated in Statutory Instrument (SI) 29 of 2022. Statutory Instrument 29 of 2022. CAP. 13:14…
Of the married couple that tried to ‘clean’ US$4.5 billion worth of stolen bitcoin
The conversation around cryptocurrencies is an interesting one. On the one hand, proponents will tell you crypto is the future, citing countries like El Salvador adopting bitcoin as legal tender…
ZINARA looking to ease tollgate payments issues with Frequent Travellers Express Pass FTEP
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) recently announced the launch of a new service called the Frequent Travellers Express Pass (FTEP) program. The initiative is there to give those who…
Wondering why your business’ branding isn’t working? Listen to this…
Brand identity/branding has long since been a cornerstone of any company or collective. If your potential customer can’t distinguish you from a competitor or make you out at all, then…