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WhatsApp's new feature might be a gift to con artists

There is a seductive appeal to the word "privacy." It conjures images of safety, control, and autonomy. It suggests a world in which one can participate without being exposed, speak without being watched, and interact without being tracked…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 20:57hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Mark Zuckerberg speaks out

I wanted to share a note I wrote to everyone at our company.Hey everyone: it's been quite a week, and I wanted to share some thoughts with all of you. First, the SEV that took down all our services yesterday was the worst outage we've had …

Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by Mark Zuckerberg

Who is behind forex dealers?

NO matter how well-meaning and determined, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) could be towards uprooting rampant delinquency in the economy, the effort may count for nothing if other institutions are inflaming the situation through their i…

Published: 05 Oct 2021 at 05:38hrs | | by Nathan Gurira

Sanctions are real, but we're shooting ourselves in the foot

No matter how well-meaning and determined the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) could be towards uprooting rampant delinquency in the economy, the effort may count for nothing if other institutions that should be seized with fighting the vice…

Published: 05 Oct 2021 at 05:32hrs | 4 | by Nathan Gurira

As a first-time voter, I have been robbed of my choice in the elections

In only a matter of weeks I will go to the polls for the first time. While I am a first-time voter, I join millions of my fellow Zimbabweans in what will be everybody's first real and fair vote.I have no political home and am not a member …

Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 10:09hrs | | by R Mujuru

Exams must go on, trade WhatsApp time with study time

The education department should be given credit for allowing exams to go on despite the call by students to have the exams shelved due to reasons known to them. What surprises me the most is that most students of the twenty first century a…

Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 06:38hrs | | by Erick Matotoba

Artist nabbed over 'fake' Kalawa Homecoming tickets joke

A SOCIAL media joke turned nasty for a Bulawayo artist who was nearly jailed yesterday for claiming to be in possession of cheaper and counterfeit Kalawa Homeco

Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 09:03hrs | 2668 | by Staff Reporter

Using Bitcoins for international payments

Zimbabwe does not have its own currency. We last had a currency in 2008 which people stopped using because of hyperinflation. This factor alone means that Zimbabwe is ready for Bitcoin payments. Too bad established banks and central banks …

Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 06:15hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu

Tamuka primary school kids being sent home for unpaid fees

We are surprised the minister of education said school should not be sent back children home for unpaid fees but authorities at Tamuka primary school in Chitungwiza unity F dismissed all the children for unpaid bus levy and with this hards…

Published: 09 May 2017 at 09:34hrs | 634 | by Concerned parent

Inter Africa bus kills 5 people - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[10:05, 4/26/2017] +263 7*********: ðŸ‘†ðŸ¿interAfrica ðŸšŒ bus this morning paShamhu …

Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 09:24hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Why I sometimes hate technology

"Technology takes us closer to people who are billion miles away actually at the same time takes us far away from the people who are actually closer"Technology is a good thing but wait a second... let us look at it from a different angle. …

Published: 23 Mar 2017 at 13:02hrs | 383 | by Belinda Chowa

Popularity of smartphones in Africa

Africa maybe perceived by some as underdeveloped when it comes to technology but there is incredible growth in the use of smartphones especially in countries su

Published: 02 Mar 2017 at 12:15hrs | 2221 | by June Mpofu

PHOTOS - Electrician seriously burnt at work - WhatsApp update

 Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[17:43, 2/12/2017] +263 7* *** ****: Chitungwiza Electrician - Mupanede…

Published: 12 Feb 2017 at 23:03hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

TM Chipinge flooded - WhatsApp update (photos)

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[16:54, 1/30/2017] +263 7* *** ****: Yesterday's [Sunday] rains in Chipinge a…

Published: 30 Jan 2017 at 18:01hrs | | by Dhodha Rekanyi

Beitbridge floods - WhatsApp Update

[10:08, 1/26/2017] +263 77 *** ****: Beitbridge Town council still failing to find solutions to fix this

Published: 26 Jan 2017 at 11:38hrs | | by Concerned Resident

This and that with Mal'phosa - Amen and Ei-men!

Am I the only one who has been getting messages from Jesus or his father - via face book of via Whatsapp? Am talking about those dreary threatening gory pictures of suffering humans with limbs cut off or bowels lolling out or heads flatten…

Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 14:09hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu

This and that with Mal'phosa - It's all fake

Hey, happy new year everyone. I wish you an awesome year; wealthy and healthy, I mean, really wealthy, not fake wealthy. How did you manage gifts for your loved ones under these trying economic times, especially with the advent of Mr. Bear…

Published: 04 Jan 2017 at 12:03hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu

Tafadzwa Fire Rusike in car crash - WhatsApp update (Photos)

[20:16, 11/24/2016] +263 7* *** ****: Sad news that's just reaching us is Tafadzwa Fire Rusike was involved in an accident along Chiremba road this evening. We are reliable informed that he is fine and has been rushed to the hosp…

Published: 24 Nov 2016 at 21:21hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Boy hangs himself after misunderstanding with mother

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[06:33, 11/1/2016] +263 7* *** ***: Pane mukomana azvisungirira ku Kwekwe, mu…

Published: 01 Nov 2016 at 07:02hrs | 2684 | by Concerned Citizen

Bus accident in Chivhu - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.

Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 00:13hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Zanu-PF and its minions cannot stop the world from advancing

Zimbabwe government is living in a time warp thinking it can control technology and net citizens!Social media campaigns have become the order of day in Zimbabwe

Published: 16 Aug 2016 at 08:35hrs | | by Chrispen Dhliwayo

Zimbabwe: The French connection

Well, like I indicated last week, the pilferage of the uumph of civil servants demonstrations by some externally glamorised fringe political upstarts last week was bound be exposed in the failed lockdown call this week. Simply, these upsta…

Published: 16 Jul 2016 at 06:50hrs | 181 | by Nathaniel Manheru

Social media: To regulate or not to regulate?

The increased adoption of social media platforms as a means of real time communication can be, to a greater extent, be directly linked to the exponential adoption of mobile smart phones and improved broadband (3G and Wi-Fi) access.A decade…

Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 05:38hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu

Zimbabwe: WhatsApp or Whatsfear?

One seemingly innocuous detail from history I always want to share with Zimbabweans relates to the relationship between a few whites in Bulawayo and King Lobengula soon after the signing of the fateful Rudd Concession in 1888. By then Char…

Published: 09 Jul 2016 at 07:26hrs | 1007 | by Nathaniel Manheru

'Comment on the girl with needles in her body' - WhatsApp udate

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.18/05/2016, 13:12 - â€ª+263 73 *** ****â€¬: I want to comment on the girl with needles …

Published: 19 May 2016 at 12:25hrs | 2859 | by Concerned Citizen

'Gweru city authority should have holistic approach' - WhatsApp udate

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.19/05/2016, 12:01 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Gweru city authority should have holistic a…

Published: 19 May 2016 at 12:24hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Zim woman stabs, kills hubby in SA

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[10:29, 2/6/2016] +27 7* *** ****: Kulo ntombazana ogwaze indoda wabulala[13:11, 2/6/20…

Published: 06 Feb 2016 at 17:16hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Whatsapp and Skype - Mobile Operator's Headache

Traditionally the telecommunications industry has been a very regulated one not just locally but internationally. But as technology surged forward with faster and faster computing power, other alternative communication channels mushroomed …

Published: 15 Jan 2016 at 14:30hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu

Whatsapp group lands more cops in trouble - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number. 1/14/2016, 10:09 AM - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: ZRP BATTLEFIELDS Whatsapp grp has b…

Published: 15 Jan 2016 at 11:42hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Cops arrested after criticising Zimbabwe govt on WhatsApp

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number. 1/6/2016, 7:14 PM - â€ª+263 77 *** ****â€¬: Hi  1/6/2016, 7:22 PM - â€ª+263 …

Published: 09 Jan 2016 at 19:38hrs | | by Conerned Citizen

WhatsApp message on Chitungwiza riots (Yesterday)

[13:08, 1/5/2016] â€ª+263 77 *** ****â€¬: Hondo kuno, mahwindi nemavendor against police & municipality[13:08, 1/5/2016] â€ª+263 77 *** ****â€¬: Three pronounced dead at chigovanyika & huruyadzo ma teargas allover,shops closed[13:0…

Published: 06 Jan 2016 at 07:34hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

'It's now the norm that when there is a holiday drivers must kill people'

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.12/31/2015, 6:36 AM - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: This has been said almost everyday, but a…

Published: 31 Dec 2015 at 08:57hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

'Job seekers beware of fraudsters adverting jobs on local papers' - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number. 12/30/2015, 11:54 AM - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Hie.I write this article to inform all …

Published: 30 Dec 2015 at 20:53hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Comment on 'Rape suspect on bail kills victim'

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.12/28/2015, 1:48 PM - â€ª+263 77 **** ****â€¬: I would like to comment the story about …

Published: 30 Dec 2015 at 07:10hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Zim man arrested in SA double murder

11/7/2015, 2:30 PM - â€ª+27 7* *** *****â€¬: Zimbabwean man arrested in Yeoville after a double murder in which two men were tied up and thrown into a d

Published: 08 Nov 2015 at 09:02hrs | | by Concerned Diasporan

'I wish United States would take away their dollar from Zimbabwe' - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.11/3/201

Published: 03 Nov 2015 at 16:45hrs | | by Concerned Diasporan

'KoMsitheli siyahlukuluzwa kakhulu'

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number. 10/16/2

Published: 16 Oct 2015 at 08:35hrs | | by Concerned Byo Resident

Road accident - car overturns, drunk driver flees

03/10/2015, 10:18:16: â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Accident at emganwini the driver was&nbsp; drunk utshiye imota yodwa wabalekaMore photos to follow...

Published: 03 Oct 2015 at 10:43hrs | | by Bulawayo Resident

'Help me find Khethiwe Sibanda from Lupane'

9/17/2015, 11:27 PM - â€ª+27 73 069 4704â€¬: Am looking for Khethiwe Sibanda owayesebenza ko BYO emakhandeni ku A ngabo 1992 / 1993. ekhaya engowe Lupan

Published: 20 Sep 2015 at 10:23hrs | | by Petros Ncube

Help! - 'I lost two passports and car registration books'

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number. 8/24/20

Published: 25 Aug 2015 at 13:24hrs | | by Byo Resident

Kombi driver flees after crashing into Entumbane home - Photos

8/23/2015, 5:24 PM - â€ª+27 6* *** ****â€¬: A kombi lost control when it was about to turn and and veered off the road and destroyed my wall and mangle

Published: 24 Aug 2015 at 16:13hrs | | by Byo Resident

Zim man dies in SA jail - WhatsApp

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.05/07/20

Published: 05 Jul 2015 at 16:29hrs | | by Concerned Diasporan

Bulawayo this morning - WhatsApp Photo

12:45pm, Jun 25 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Bulawayo this morning, only tall buildings towering above the smoke. Picture taken from Nguboyenja railway fly over.

Published: 25 Jun 2015 at 12:48hrs | | by Byo Resident

'Boarding schools seem to have lost direction'

10:40pm, Jun 10 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Editor,Honestly nowadays' boarding schools seem to have lost direction. Very little supervision on the part of

Published: 11 Jun 2015 at 14:19hrs | | by Concerned parent

'St Patrick's Primary detains pupils for not paying their fees in full'

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.7:53pm, May 6 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Hi how are you there's child imprisonment at St…

Published: 08 May 2015 at 07:06hrs | | by Conerned Parent

'Uniform scandal at JW Mthimkhulu primary school'

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.5:04pm, May 7 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****: Uniform scandal at JW Mthimkhulu primary school. T…

Published: 08 May 2015 at 06:59hrs | | by Conerned Parent

BCC is nowhere near competent in running the city

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.8:19pm, May 7 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Bcc is nowhere near competent in running it's c…

Published: 08 May 2015 at 06:54hrs | | by Concerned Resident

'Call starts charging me whilst still ringing'

10:18pm, Apr 11 - â€ª+44 7*** ******â€¬: HiI call econet numbers from +44... The call starts charging me whilst still ringing. I know it does because am

Published: 13 Apr 2015 at 08:44hrs | | by Diasporan

'Hello me find Vusumuzi Tshuma, Joseph Tshuma'

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.2:37pm

Published: 09 Mar 2015 at 14:49hrs | | by Master Lunga

Update from Famona post office - WhatsApp update

12:49, 22 Jan - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬ : Hi there..Am at Famona post office in Bulawayo.Been here 20 minutes to buy a car radio licenceThere is only 1 c

Published: 22 Jan 2015 at 11:53hrs | | by Byo Resident

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