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Zanu-PF official house raided, wife, kids beaten
Daring machete-wielding robbers raided a house belonging to a Zanu-PF official and former Member of Parliament for Mbizo, Vongaishe Mpereri in broad daylight over the weekend.The robbers beat ...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 15:03hrs | 1818 | by Staff reporter
Mastercard and Network International Pioneering Africa's digital payment revolution
Civilization has transformed trading and commerce from the prehistoric means which involved barter trades facilitated by the item-to-item exchange. The discrepancies and inconsistencies of goods valu...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 12:27hrs | 605 | by Staff Writter
British citizen bashed by police in Zimbabwe
A HARARE-BASED British citizen on Saturday night came face-to-face with local police brutality when he was assaulted while in Warren Park to drop off his auto-electrician in the suburb.Kireto ...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:22hrs | 2147 | by Staff reporter
We're coming for you: Mnangagwa warns financial sector sharks
GOVERNMENT is going to decisively deal with sharks in the financial sector who are profiteering at the expense of the public, President Mnangagwa has said. In an interview ahead of the country...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 06:56hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers in daylight raid
A GANG of armed robbers yesterday stormed wholesale outlet, Bulk Cash and Carry, located on Basch Street and Khami Road in Bulawayo, and viciously assaulted staff and customers before getting away wit...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:15hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter
Machete-wielding robbers get away with US$900
THREE machete-wielding robbers allegedly pounced on a Mt Darwin man and robbed him of US$900 on Sunday.Paul Gata (40) was assaulted with machetes all over the body by the unknown assailants wh...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:47hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter
Machete wielding robbers rob Mt Darwin man
THREE machete wielding robbers allegedly pounced on a Mt Darwin man on Sunday and robbed him of his US$900.Paul Gata (40) was ass...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 20:34hrs | 1015 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Rural push spurs NetOne growth
STATE-RUN mobile telecoms firm, NetOne says last year's strategic expansion into outback markets lifted subscribers for its mobile money platform, OneMoney by 500 000, giving it fresh impetus....Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 22:40hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo accounts for most child headed families
BULAWAYO has the highest number of child headed families across all urban centres in the country, resulting in wayward behaviour. The Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVAC) 2020 ...Published: 31 Mar 2021 at 06:32hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
Farmers do not be a sitting duck to fraudsters
Harvest time is upon us, a time of plenty. Fraudsters are on the prowl looking for who to con, taking your agricultural produce without paying a dime for it. A colleague nearly lost a tonne of...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 13:11hrs | 306 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
How Africa lost billions to cyber criminals in 2020
A mobile payment cyber security specialist has lifted the lid on the business model underpinning the mobile fraud that cost the African continent over US$4 billion (R59,68 billion) last year.A...Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 05:54hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash, Steward Bank savings product suspended
CASSAVA Smartech subsidiaries EcoCash and Steward Bank have announced temporary suspension of their "EcoCash$ave" product to allow for its migration to a new platform while they repackage and improve ...Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 13:24hrs | 1648 | by Staff reporter
2 arrested for 'murdering' thief
TWO Bulawayo men are in trouble following their arrest after they allegedly fatally assaulted a suspected thief. The now deceased had reportedly stolen a laptop, a mobile phone and wallet belo...Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 19:17hrs | 1491 | by Staff reporter
Kamambo trial moved to March 30
ZIMBABWE Football Association president Felton Kamambo's trial was once again postponed yesterday to March 30 after the presiding magistrate said she was overwhelmed by other cases.Kamambo, wh...Published: 06 Mar 2021 at 06:18hrs | 158 | by Chief Chiduku
Mnangagwa warns that unvaccinated Citizens will be barred from public spaces?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned Zimbabweans to get vaccinated against the deadly Covid-19 pandemic or they will soon be barred from all public spaces.Zimbabwe rolled out the national i...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:27hrs | 1110 | by Staff reporter
Dreaming of Zimbabwe: Stories from the diaspora
NEARLY 24 years ago, Lance Guma came face to face with a gun. A man had followed him out of the main post office in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, before attempting to provoke him into an argument. L...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 21:45hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
Man loses car to a passenger
A 32-year-old Bulawayo man lost his Honda Fit to a man he had offered a lift from Colbro Flea Market to his home area in Emganwini.Sources close to Investigations alleged that on January 27 th...Published: 07 Feb 2021 at 19:04hrs | 3004 | by Simbarashe Sithole / Lloyd Rabaya
British government tried to coerce Chiwenga to signing up for Covax
Zimbabwe, which has extended a begging bowl to locals to finance the acquisition of Covid-19 vaccines, is dragging its feet in signing for a United Nations (UN) facility for poor countries to access d...Published: 07 Feb 2021 at 08:08hrs | 6919 | by Staff reporter
Thieves break into Bulawayo mayor's car
THIEVES last night broke into Bulawayo Mayor councillor Solomon Mguni's car and stole cash among other valuables at his home in Nkulumane suburb. Cllr Mguni discovered the crime on Thursday mo...Published: 05 Feb 2021 at 06:38hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
Top-rated South African online gambling sites
Online casinos give everyone a great opportunity to earn real cash while enjoying playing favorite games. South African online gambling sites offer high-quality safe entertainment that allows gaming a...Published: 02 Feb 2021 at 00:49hrs | 525 | by Staff Writer
Suspected armed robbers shoot, injure couple
THREE suspected armed robbers have been nabbed on allegations of shooting and injuring a Granary couple before getting away with money and mobile phones all valued at US$20 000. Givemore Musur...Published: 30 Jan 2021 at 15:57hrs | 1192 | by Staff reporter
Couple robbed, dumped in disused mine shaft
A Masvingo couple was robbed of a car, $500 000, bank card, and a cell phone by a gang of four suspected robbers that allegedly dumped them in a 20-metre disused mineshaft in the outskirts of the town...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 23:30hrs | 2441 | by Staff reporter
South Africa is getting a Covid-19 vaccine 'ID system'
The South African government is in the process of developing an electronic vaccination data system (EVDS) to assist with the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines across the country. The system aims t...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:20hrs | 1445 | by Staff reporter
Towards meaningful diaspora engagement
Globally, it is estimated that 1 in 7 people is a migrant. Though this measly figure appears to be statistically insignificant and to give credence to the critics of the so-called mobility bias in mig...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:36hrs | 104 | by Mutsa Murenje, Queensland, Australia
Mwonzora's chances (breaking the bi-partisan Zim politics)
A lot has been said and unsaid concerning the squabbles that have been befalling the once strong and vibrant opposition under the leadership of MR Tsvangirai since the supreme court ruling that nullif...Published: 11 Jan 2021 at 16:15hrs | 2408 | by Kumbirai Stein Chivhuna
How can bitcoin make you rich? Let's tell you!
Most incredible ways to acquire bitcoins easily!Bitcoin is the most trending topic nowadays as its value is touching the sky currently, and it is expected to increase more in the future. Every...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 18:40hrs | 2718 | by Staff Writer
What are some highly important terms related to bitcoin? Checkout the details!
Bitcoin is considered to be one of the highly desired currency across this whole world. It is not necessary that you will trade in the bitcoin and only then you are going to make profit out of it. It ...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 18:31hrs | 211 | by Staff Writer
Stanbic Bank zero-rates digital banking platform for clients
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has taken the cost of accessing some of its digital banking platforms charges from the customer to the bank. As a way of enabling their customers to enjoy the convenience of digi...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 14:33hrs | 732 | by Agencies
Bold revamp doubles EcoCash capacity
AN extensive revamp of the EcoCash platform that sent markets into complete turmoil in November last year doubled the mobile money transfer operation's capacity to 450 transactions per second, accordi...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:36hrs | 1510 | by Staff reporter
Tips on how to build your house
Factors affecting cost of construction in Zimbabwe Part 1HOW much does it cost to build a house? It's a question that is never far from the mind of a construction client, a question that has p...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:03hrs | 370 | by Qalisani Ndlovu
Chiyangwa's security guard killed
TWO men who allegedly disarmed and assaulted guards at businessman-cum-politician Phillip Chiyangwa's Old Citrus farm, killing one of them, appeared in court Tuesday facing murder.Lazarus Zhou...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 05:48hrs | 4146 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa's farm turned into war zone
OLD Citrus Farm in Chinhoyi owned by controversial businessman-cum-politician Phillip Chiyangwa was Monday afternoon turned into a war zone after illegal settlers stormed the property and disarmed fir...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 05:47hrs | 1274 | by Staff reporter
Mr President so far so good
With my heavy heart I wish to congratulate HE President ED for a job well done following myriad of measures mitigating hyperinflation which has gone to extremes. Thank you so much HE and the finance m...Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 07:27hrs | 1086 | by Benny Gudo
Zimbabwe's mobile ecosystem must continue to grow to the betterment of all
Smartphones are revolutionizing the world, democratizing industries, and opening the vast opportunities offered by internet access to people who previously couldn't afford to connect. Zimbabwe is one ...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 10:17hrs | 636 | by Staff Writer
EcoCash self-care platforms enhance clients' safety, improve the customer experience
CASSAVA Smartech Zimbabwe's mobile money platform EcoCash is leading the way in maintaining social distancing for its customers and employees through the use of self-care platforms. With the w...Published: 20 Oct 2020 at 19:57hrs | 1057 | by Agencies
How to avoid Bitcoin scams
Bitcoin scams are everywhere and with cryptocurrency being a valuable asset in the world today, it easily attracts more criminals. There have been multiple reports of scams in recent years worth up to...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 20:28hrs | 2831 | by Staff writer
Regulatory controls constrain EcoCash
ECOCASH'S parent firm, Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe Limited (CSZL) said on Tuesday that performance of the mobile money platform had been hit hard by seven major regulatory directives in the past six mon...Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 06:54hrs | 1099 | by Staff reporter
Some rural shops have rendered e-wallets redundant
Most rural traders and general dealer shop owners order their goods from N. Richards and Mahomed Mussa Wholesalers where they buy using e-wallets. On reaching the countryside they fleece the m...Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:03hrs | 236 | by Tondo
Business cries foul over EcoCash limits
ZIMBABWE'S hard-pressed businesses say they are likely to witness depressed revenues in the short term due to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's decision to limit EcoCash transactions to ZW$5 000 per day....Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 07:17hrs | 2575 | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: Tawanda Muchehiwa's gory story on how he was abducted by Ferret team
I often wake up in the middle of the night sweating profusely with a pulsating headache. At that moment, I can feel intense pain on the right side of my jaw. I never get back to sleep.I have t...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 09:49hrs | 13110 | by Tawanda Muchehiwa
Mnangagwa's govt to take corruption fight to private sector
THE fight against corruption should be extended to the private sector that has also been involved in unscrupulous dealings destabilising the country's economy, a Cabinet Minister has said. Gov...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 07:27hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter
Econet abolishes mobile money agents
ZIMBABWE'S telecommunications giant, Econet, has abolished mobile money agents and reduced to a maximum of $5000 per day all individual EcoCash transactions in compliance with a directive from the Res...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 20:39hrs | 2600 | by Staff reporter
RBZ tightens EcoCash squeeze
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has directed Econet Wireless that EcoCash individual subscribers will, with immediate effect, be allowed to transact a maximum of Z$5,000 daily.Individuals a...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 20:35hrs | 2970 | by Staff reporter
Mobile operators outed for printing money
SOME mobile money operators have been printing money through creating overdrafts and fictitious credit, most of which was channelled to buy foreign currency on the parallel market a practice that has ...Published: 23 Aug 2020 at 11:09hrs | 600 | by Staff reporter
Cash disbursements to resume
Cash disbursements to vulnerable households affected by Covid-19 are set to resume soon as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) finalises its investigations into abuse of mobile money platforms, which w...Published: 23 Aug 2020 at 11:08hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
RBZ 'bans' bulk payments of salaries, wages
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has restricted the payment of salaries and wages through bulk payments and mobile money agents as part of measures to curb illicit transactions.The move by t...Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 08:34hrs | 8417 | by Staff reporter
RBZ directs sale of 20% shop forex
Twenty percent of all new foreign currency taken by Zimbabwean businesses from local customers must now be liquidated at the official exchange rate, when deposited in a domestic foreign currency bank ...Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 08:25hrs | 1659 | by Staff reporter
Mobile money agents abolished in Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT has with immediate effect abolished mobile money wallet agents as they are no longer serving any legitimate purpose and further tightened regulations to tackle illegal foreign currency deal...Published: 21 Aug 2020 at 19:31hrs | 1854 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Government bans Ecocash and other mobile money agents
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has banned Ecocash, Telecash and One Money and MyCash agents with immediate effect. In a statement on Friday the central bank said, "Agent wallets are no longer se...Published: 21 Aug 2020 at 14:13hrs | 11566 | by Mandla Ndlovu
How to find safe new slot sites in Zimbabwe
Online slot games have taken the world by storm and Zimbabwe is no different, with people of all ages flocking to gambling platforms for a bit of fun and escapism.The problem is, the more popu...Published: 04 Aug 2020 at 21:24hrs | 442 | by Staff writer
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