Techzim Podcast: Econet and ZESA, Telecel WhatsApp Bundles, Mxit and more
In this podcast we discussed the recent Facebook emotions experiment, the Mxit decline, the Telecel WhatsApp Bundles, and the exclusion of private companies retailing zesa prepaid electricity tokens,...
View ArticlePodcast: Interview with Webdev on its internet payments platform, Paynow
A couple of days ago, we interviewed Webdev’s Sales and Operations director, Vusi Ndebele, and technical lead, Mathew Hood on the launch of the company’s new internet payment gateway, Paynow. We...
View ArticleWeekly Podcast : TelOne price reductions, TeleCash Gold Card, a look at 3...
In this podcast we discuss Emergency 24/7 App, TV YANGU and Zimbo Shopper; three startups that are making headway in the Zimbabwean and African market. We also look at the recent ADSL price reductions...
View ArticleNafuna TV to set up animation campus
Local animator Nqobizitha “Enqore” Mlilo of the Nafuna TV fame says he wants to set up an animation academy to expand the impact of the craft in Zimbabwe, build an appreciation of it’s potency as a...
View ArticlePodcast: EcoCash Debit Card, BeForward laptops and “free Twitter”
In this is latest edition of the Techzim podcast we discuss the issues surrounding Econet and ZIMRA as well as the one month free Twitter promo from Econet. We also look at EcoCash’s MasterCard Debit...
View ArticleLatest Techzim Podcast: Takunda Chingonzo’s & Obama, Xiaomi devices, Paynow
Thanks for joining us for the latest Techzim podcast. In this podcast we discussed Takunda Chingonzo’s interview with President Barack Obama. The rise of Xiaomi devices in China and the Paynow...
View ArticleLatest Techzim Podcast: The ZOL Startup Challenge meet-up, WhatsApp Plus and...
In this edition of the Techzim podcast we discussed the 2014 ZOL Startup Challenge meet-up scheduled for the 21st of August. We also dug into WhatsApp Plus discussing whether it is worth all the fuss....
View ArticleLivestream for the ZOL Startup Challenge Harare Meet Up
Its finally here! The ZOL Startup Challenge Harare Meetup is set to start any moment now and seats have started to fill up. For those of us who couldn’t make it but are keen on checking out what’s...
View ArticleSpecial Edition Podcast: The ZOL Startup Challenge Harare meetup
In this podcast we discussed the ZOL Startup Challenge meetup that was held on the 21st August 2014. We shared details about the turnout, experiences and general atmosphere of the event. We talked...
View ArticleLatest Techzim Podcast: Ice Bucket Challenge, Kingdom CellCard, ZOL Startup...
In this podcast we discussed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and the twist Zimbabweans have made to promote HIV-testing. We also touched on the termination of the Kingdom Cell Card. We briefly discussed...
View ArticleHere’s our latest video: AfrAsia CellCard, EcoCash & WorldRemit, Ice Bucket...
In this podcast we discussed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and the twist Zimbabweans have made to promote HIV-testing. We also touched on the termination of the Kingdom Cell Card. We briefly discussed...
View ArticlePodcast: Jive Zimbabwe, telecash,TelOne Ts &Cs & Twitter Analytics
Here’s this week’s edition of the podcast. We discussed the new online music platform, Jive Zimbabwe and its impact on the fight against piracy. We also touched on Telecel’s new arrangement with...
View ArticleCheck out the 2014 ZOL Startup Challenge video
The ZOL Startup Challenge 2014 is getting more interesting by the week. Proceedings kicked off with a meetup held in Harare a fortnight ago. Last week, the ZOL Startup Challenge was in Bulawayo for the...
View ArticleInterview with saisai: Zim’s DEMO Africa 2014 representatives
In July this year we announced that a Bulawayo based startup, saisai Wireless, had been selected to be one of 40 African startup teams pitching at this year’s DEMO Africa tech talent showcase. saisai...
View ArticleLatest Techzim Podcast: uMAX, Hand2hand transfer, Apple’s iPhone6
In this edition of the podcast we discussed uMAX’s “Owl hours” free internet between 10PM and 6AM as well as Hand2hand transfer, a Zimbabwean registered forex company that enables anyone anywhere in...
View ArticleTechzim Podcast: NetOne’s datacasting licence, Nettcash, Ezzytickets and Econet
In this podcast we spoke about NetOne’s application for a datacasting licence, Nettcash’s brand ambassador strategy, online ticketing platform Ezzytickets and Econet’s NFC card. What are your thoughts...
View ArticleTechzim Podcast: Powertel & Africom’s new packages, Econet’s $1 promo and...
Here’ s this week’s edition of the Techzim Podcast. In this episode we touched on Powertel’s internet bundles, Africom’s $5 a week offering, Econet’s $1 a day promotion live test and Telecel’s Telecare...
View ArticleTechzim Podcast: saisai, Zanu PF cards, Windows 10, EcoSchool & ZOL Startup...
Here’ s this week’s edition of the Techzim Podcast. In this episode we touched on Zimbabwean startup saisai’s winning of the SWELL Award at DEMO Africa, the new Zanu PF membership/financial services...
View ArticleSpecial Edition: ZOL Startup Challenge Semi-Finals
In this special edition of the Techzim podcast we discussed the ZOL Startup Challenge Semi-Finals that took place on the 9th of October at Area46. We also commented on the different startups that...
View ArticleTechzim Podcast: POTRAZ Stats, Opera Mini bundles and African e-commerce
In this episode of the Techzim Podcast we discussed the latest stats from POTRAZ on internet penetration, the Opera Mini Bundles from Econet Wireless and what they really mean for the average...
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