This program trains journalists and independent media houses to become sustainable
We are still in the Information Age, where computers and the internet play a vital role in daily life, business and governance. This ease with which information travels has had…
Samsung Galaxy S24 series – the bar has been set, albeit in a recycled design
The Samsung Galaxy S24 range of smartphones was announced and it looks like they are beasts. The S24 Ultra in particular seems to have tickled many people’s fancy. There’s a…
Here is why Zimbabwean startups struggle to raise capital from international investors
Serious question here – how come Zimbabwean startups do not pull in as much funding as their African counterparts? Is that even a fair question to ask? Let’s talk about…
When govts give out free SIM cards, you know the potential for tracking and surveillance is huge
Some of us are old enough to remember when SIM cards were out of the reach of many people. I’ve heard stories of people selling their cattle to buy SIM…
Is Zimbabwe’s 1st ever-orbiting satellite ZimSat-1 no more?
It’s 7 November 2022, and ZimSat-1 is ready to be shipped into orbit. Zimbabwe’s 1st orbiting satellite carrying the promise of gathering data on land use and cover, soil fertility,…
This is why Itels and budget phones slow down quicker than flagships like the iPhone or S23
We talked about software degradation and why your devices slow down over time. You can find out more about that here. The gist of it is software quality deteriorates over…
Min of ICT says Starlink still has not applied for licence in Zim, what could be the hold up?
Here is the latest in the Starlink saga. The Minister of ICT, Mavetera, gave a statement on where we are with the satellite internet service provider. Spoiler: she repeated herself,…
Govt says expect a steady increase in ZESA tariffs, all while we charge the most in the region
I think we now possess a clearer context for examining the upcoming ZESA tariff increases. We now understand that as long as any product/service is not free, it will be…
Zimbabwe unemployment rate at 19.7% but only 19.9% of rural women employed
For as long as I can remember, Zimbabwe has always had a high unemployment rate. Just how high that rate is has always been a point of debate. On one…
61% of employed Zimbabweans earning less than $12.66 a month
Whenever we have to talk about the pricing of essential and perceived essential services in Zimbabwe, the conversations get heated. This is simply because Zimbabweans are earning too little. Meaning…