Author: Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

The partnership will enable 28 million M-PESA mobile wallet holders to send cross-border money transfers.

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ)’s new stand-alone unit Cassava Smartech, born out the unbundling financial technology (fintech) businesses soon to be listed separately on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, and is set to become one of the biggest companies in Zimbabwe, successfully hosted a first-of-its-kind EcoFarmer expo at Murehwa Centre, 90km northeast…

As numbers continue to grow each day, Kwesé iflix is well on its way to becoming the number one mobile entertainment app in Africa.

The renewed focus on digital services will see Econet providing new compelling offers for its customer enjoyment.

Last time we spoke about Google’s Launchpad Accelerator our excitement was hampered by the fact that the program would not be available to startups in Zimbabwe. Fortunately, the program is now open to local startups. What’s the Google Launchpad Accelerator? The program is meant to provide assistance to startups all…

Over $30 million was collected in the first nine months of the year under the Health Levy, which is funded through a 10% charge on airtime.

In a statement, the agency attributed the surge in transactions to the prevailing cash crisis in Zimbabwe.

New Macs, a faster iPad Pro, and higher prices – Here’s what Apple announced.

At its 30 Oct 2018 press event, Apple will unveil new iPad Pros (almost certainly) and new Macs (probably). Here’s how you can watch from the comfort of your own home, plus what time it starts.

MTN South Africa ended the third quarter with 29.5m customers, down from 30.2m at the end of June.

MultiChoice will be faced with a difficult decision in 2019 – continue to hike DStv Premium prices and lose even more customers to Netflix, or cut prices and hope it can make a digital-only version of DStv work.

The award recognizes Liquid Telecom for innovation, vision and excellence.

IBM to buy Red Hat for $34B in cash and debt, taking a bigger leap into hybrid cloud.

Move aside Uber, China’s ByteDance is now the world’s highest-valued tech startup.

Need a ride? Order a Vaya! Introducing Vaya Africa – A mobile app where you can order a lift at anytime from your phone!

Google recently announced that it would offer Motorbike Mode on Google Maps in Kenya. Offering the voice navigation service for bike riders in Africa for the first time. Kenyan roads are full of motorcycles taxis, known as boda bodas, that are much cheaper rides to car taxis. Google, part of…

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has called on all innovators across the country to utilize funding under its “innovative drive”, a programme meant to unlock business opportunity from information and communication technology (ICT) start-ups.

Mastercard President and Chief Executive, Ajay Banga , has pledged his company’s support for Zimbabwe’s drive to create a new wave of digital payments and inclusive growth. Yesterday Banga met with Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), Dr John Mangudya, Government…

Kenyans have started paying more for internet, SMS and calls after a tax hike. Kenya’s biggest telecoms company Safaricom hiked prices following the approval of a series of new government taxes. Last month, president Uhuru Kenyatta signed a new finance bill aimed at increasing levies on key sectors as a way to…

Clearly “foldable” is the blazing hot trend for the next generation of smartphones.