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ZRP Issues Red Alert on EcoCash Scams: Are Warnings Enough to Stop the Phishing Wave?

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a strong warning to the public regarding a surge in mobile money fraud, ...
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Starlink is eating Zimbabwe’s internet and leased lines are the first to be massacred

POTRAZ just dropped the Q2 2025 sector report, and buried in the tables is a story we’ve been expecting: Starlink is here, and the numbers show the continued shake-up it’s brought to the market. VSAT ...
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ZB Financial Holdings Hacked For Ransom. Customer & Operations Data Leaked To The Internet

ZB Financial Holdings, one of the largest financial institutions in Zimbabwe, was attacked by a ransomware gang in July, and had its data leaked to the internet. From what we understand, the attackers ...
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Why Gmail SMS Verification Is Failing in Zimbabwe, and What You Can Do About It

If you’ve recently tried to create a new Gmail account, sign into an old one, or move your account to a new phone in Zimbabwe, there’s a good chance you’ve run into the same problem: You enter your ...
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Microsoft admits Windows 11 is broken

No one knows exactly why this happened, but many people believe Microsoft is spending more time adding new features (like AI tools) and pushing paid services (Microsoft 365/Office) instead of properly ...
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Google opens AI hub in Ghana, commits $37 million to Africa’s AI future

Google has opened Africa’s first AI Community Center in Accra, Ghana, as part of a $37 million commitment to drive AI development across the continent. The new hub, which officially opened on Friday, ...
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RTGS Is Back, But The RBZ Website Remains “Under Maintenance”

Remember how Zimbabwe’s central money transfer system, RTGS, was down? Well, good news. It’s back up and running. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe issued a public notice, confirming that the “technical ...
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The best solar system to buy in Zimbabwe

For obvious reasons you want to purchase a solar system for your home but you are not sure of which one to get or where to get it. We did a piece on prices for solar systems from different stores in ...
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US$30 million lost to Ponzi schemes this year, here’s how you can spot these scammers

Tough times are indeed a rich ground for scammers… Reportedly 10,000 Zimbabweans lost an estimated US$30 million to Ponzi Schemes this year. “At least 10,000 complainants reportedly lost over US$30 ...
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GTeL Infinity 13 review. Looks posh but is that enough to sell?

Alright, Another one. Gosh, it’s been a while since I reviewed a GTeL and this one on looks does not disappoint. They are calling this color black but to me, it looks more like a Dark copper-green ...
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Local Starlink Retailer Drops Price by $50 — Is It Worth Buying Locally Yet?

One of Zimbabwe’s official Starlink retailers, Shona Prince Technologies, has slashed the price of the Mini Kit from US$300 to US$250. The price drop comes shortly after Shona Prince opened its Harare ...