Category: News
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NetOne Launches OneFi Wireless: US$60 Unlimited Internet, but Geo-Locked
Read More: NetOne Launches OneFi Wireless: US$60 Unlimited Internet, but Geo-LockedNetOne’s new OneFi Wireless offers unlimited home internet for US$60 a month on a geo-locked SIM. Here is what we know, and why the lock may be a lesson learned.
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Harare’s AI Traffic Cameras: How the Fines Work and Why Broken Robots Undermine Them
Read More: Harare’s AI Traffic Cameras: How the Fines Work and Why Broken Robots Undermine ThemHarare’s AI traffic cameras have logged over four million offences. Here is how the fines work, what they cost, and why broken traffic lights must be fixed first.
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Why ZIMRA Is Asking for Tenant Registers, and What It Means for Landlords
Read More: Why ZIMRA Is Asking for Tenant Registers, and What It Means for LandlordsZIMRA has asked a Borrowdale Brooke homeowners association for tenant details, a visible sign of a 2026 Budget framework that requires landlords to register properties, file quarterly tenant registers and withhold tax from informal tenants.
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How Llorut’s AI QR Codes Are Revolutionising Customer Service for Zimbabwean Businesses
Read More: How Llorut’s AI QR Codes Are Revolutionising Customer Service for Zimbabwean BusinessesRunning a business in Zimbabwe today, especially a small shop or a growing service-based enterprise, requires immense dedication. Business owners often find themselves juggling multiple roles—acting as the manager, the accountant, and the primary customer service representative. A significant portion of the day is often lost to answering the exact same repetitive enquiries on WhatsApp…
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Tired of Monthly Subscriptions? Why Software Villa is a Game-Changer for Zimbabweans
Read More: Tired of Monthly Subscriptions? Why Software Villa is a Game-Changer for ZimbabweansIn the modern digital economy, software has become as essential as electricity or water. Whether you are a student working on an assignment, a graphic designer creating brand identities, or a business owner managing accounts, you need reliable tools. However, for many Zimbabweans, accessing genuine software has traditionally been a nightmare of expensive monthly subscriptions,…
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EcoCash Closes Security Loophole: App Now Requires Physical SIM Card to Work
Read More: EcoCash Closes Security Loophole: App Now Requires Physical SIM Card to WorkIf you use the EcoCash application, you have likely received an urgent message instructing you to update it immediately. This is not a normal update for new features or a fresh look. It is a critical security fix designed to plug a gaping hole in the payment system. EcoCash has not said much publicly about…
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TAX ERROR: Treasury Admits Mistake in New 15% Tax Law, Stops Double Taxation on Goods
Read More: TAX ERROR: Treasury Admits Mistake in New 15% Tax Law, Stops Double Taxation on GoodsIt is a new year, and generally that means a new Finance Act comes into effect as we are starting a new Fiscal year. There were many changes in last year’s budget but none of them are as famous as the already notorious 15% Digital Services Tax. Under the new law all online payments now…
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Buying a Portable Solar Power Station in Zimbabwe: A Comprehensive Guide
Read More: Buying a Portable Solar Power Station in Zimbabwe: A Comprehensive GuideWe have made our feelings very clear regarding the choice between getting a proper solar system—even a “Do It Yourself” build—versus purchasing so-called “solar generators”. We usually have very little regard for the latter for a variety of reasons. The first problem is the name. “Solar generator” is a misleading term that shameless salespeople, often…
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Mthuli Ncube: Still the Minister of Tax, Seven Years On
Read More: Mthuli Ncube: Still the Minister of Tax, Seven Years OnWhen Professor Mthuli Ncube accepted the role of Minister of Finance back in 2018, many Zimbabweans genuinely believed a fresh era of technocratic leadership had arrived. After the chaotic four years between the end of the GNU in 2013 and the not-a-coup of 2017, the economy had collapsed under the weight of bizarre monetary experiments,…