Mukuru & Western Union collections now reserved for Ecobank account holders only at Ecobank branches
Yesterday I got the shock of my life after walking into the Ecobank branch in Southerton. Despite the Ecobank branch having two signs, one of them a large lit sign…
No data, no problem because BancABC has zero-rated its app
BancABC has become the latest entry into the zero-rate revolution. The bank announced this morning that as long as you have an Econet line you won’t need data to access…
Innovative clinic uses WhatsApp chatbot to serve and screen patients
You are all probably sick of me repeating the familiar refrain that when it comes to Southern Africa at least, WhatsApp is the internet. This is thanks in part to…
Smart KaMbudzi phones can now make WhatsApp voice calls
If you are not from Zimbabwe then the title might be a little confusing. What we term here as a KaMbudzi are those very simple phones that allow you to…
WhatsApp to introduce flash calls as a way of verification
Those who have had issues when it comes to verifying/logging into their WhatsApp after completing an install already know that there are two ways to verify your WhatsApp installation. There…
ZIMRA names fraudster extorting money while posing as an official
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has warned the public of a fraudster who is extorting money from people while purporting to be a ZIMRA official. ZIMRA’s statement reads as follows:…
WebForum, Zim’s newest online tech support community site
Having a website these days is an “out of the box” requirement for most businesses. If you don’t have an online presence you are putting your business at a massive…
Zesa switches off police
CHITUNGWIZA Police Camp has been without power for two weeks after power utility Zesa switched it off over non-payment of bills, NewsDay has learnt. Sources at the residential flats for…
VID runs out of licensing stationery
SCORES of prospective drivers in Marondera and other stations countrywide are stranded after the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) ran out stationery to produce the licences. The crisis has reportedly gone…
EcoCash warns customers of account hijacks (again)
EcoCash has released a statement warning customers to be vigilant especially where it concerns account hijacks or takeovers: Public Notice Warning: Guard Against Fraud EcoCash is aware of reports of…