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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 | | by Mark Zuckerberg

Inside Zimbabwean tycoon Billy Rautenbach's offshore family trust

Records from a massive offshore data leak have provided the most detailed account yet of buccaneering mining and fuel magnate Billy Rautenbach's family empire.It started with a marriage settlement.In 2013, one of Zimbabwe's richest men and…

Published: 05 Oct 2021 at 05:40hrs | | by Daily Maverick

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 | | by Nathan Gurira

Government Internet Shut Down Justified

Shutting down of the Internet by government following the opposition's so called national shut down which led to vandalism of buildings and looting of shops is justified.Internet has been used as a means of communication and this has turne…

Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 14:58hrs | | by Gift Mashoko

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 | 2685 | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | by June Mpofu

'Mugabe stole my Valentine'

At the end of our farewell kiss, when our lips parted, she said it would be just 18 months."I will return the moment I have that MSc acronym after my name".She blinked away a tear and added, "I promise."We exchanged long emails - this was …

Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 17:22hrs | | by JerÃ

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 | 4204 | 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 | 553 | 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 | | 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 politics. Politicians who are smart enough to realise technology is a new way …

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

The case for Internet regulation

The Internet is not only a conduit of nefarious activities but a domain of sophisticated crime which any nation would need to regulate. Other countries have already addressed this by putting in place some kind of governance to that problem…

Published: 16 Aug 2016 at 05:48hrs | | by Nick Mangwana

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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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

Help find my father 'Livison Mlilo'

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.12/7/2015, 5:01 PM - â€ª+263 7* *** ****: My name is Nkululeko Mlilo im from Hwange. Im…

Published: 08 Dec 2015 at 22:31hrs | | by Nkululeko Mlilo

Matric pupil's deeds lands him in trouble

11/6/2015, 6:47 AM - â€ª+27 84 *** ****â€¬: HAWSTON, Western Cape - A matric pupil's good turn has landed him in trouble.He and a group of classmates rely on a bus to get to school. But when the driver didn't pitch for work, they were in d…

Published: 08 Nov 2015 at 09:14hrs | | by SA Resident

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 dam in Kensington by 8 men. The rest of the gang fled to Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwean pol…

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.11/3/2015, 12:45 PM - â€ª+27 73 * *** ****â€¬: I wish United states would take away the…

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. 10/16/2015  8:51 AM - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Sicela uhulumende anike omongikazi …

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  drunk utshiye imota yodwa wabalekaMore photos to follow...

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

Junior cop exposes corruption at ZRP depot

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.9/25/2015, 8:12 AM - â€ª+263 7* *** ***â€¬: CORRUPTION  ZRP Depot at it again. Pli…

Published: 25 Sep 2015 at 10:53hrs | | by Concerned Cop

'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 Lupane sake sazama ukuya egoli sonke sabotshwa e Botshwana sasingu 6 sahlukana mina senginge…

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. 8/24/2015, 1:31 PM - â€ª+263 7* *** ****: Please assist I lost 2 passports and car reg…

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 mangled a gate and shed before overturning and landing on its left side and caused a power out…

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

Ngidinga izihlobo zami, abantwana baka Henry Wakunguma Mathe

8/24/2015, 4:25 PM - â€ª+27 84 772 3415â€¬: Hey can u help me pliz, ngidinga izihlobo zami abantwana baka Henry Wakunguma Mathe owatshonela eHwange ngo1992, kuthiwa wake wahlala endaweni zaboTsholotsho Nyamandlovu, mina ngingumtaka Jonas u…

Published: 24 Aug 2015 at 15:18hrs | | by Jonas

Zimbabwean shot dead 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.8/9/2015, 7:44 AM - â€ª+27 7* *** ****â€¬: 40 year old Zimbabwean man shot dead. By cas…

Published: 09 Aug 2015 at 08:20hrs | | by Concern Diasporan

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