Author: Valentine Muhamba
COVID-19 SMS updates, a good measure to keep everyone informed
Zimbabwe is getting 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
CBZ Bank launches contactless payment solution with a twist
AfriBlocks, a Pan-African freelance marketplace & collaboration platform
Uganda govt orders total internet shutdown
Amazon Prime Video launches US$1.21 mobile-only package in India
RBZ confirms introduction of $50 banknote but denies $100 & $200
Telegram and Signal downloads surge worldwide
Court sessions set to go virtual according to JSC
BancABC offers prepaid US$ VISA deposits & other services at Pick’n’Pay outlets
WhatsApp private group links were accessible on Google search (again)
After zero-rate milestone, Stanbic Bank CEO steps down
We are getting ZWL$50, 100 and 200 banknotes
You can now open a Nedbank account via USSD
Zim A.I COVID-19 diagnostic system takes 2nd place at INAT Tech-a-thon
Bhala, an Android keyboard designed for African languages
Econet bemoans foreign obligations in latest trading update
WhatsApp privacy policy causes exodus to Signal
Facebook wants your WhatsApp data
Due to the lockdown, RTGS operating times have changed
Econet subsidiary installs electric vehicle charging stations across Zimbabwe
Ecobank VISA prepaid has no charges for first US$500 in transactions till 31/01/2021
ZIMRA issues statement on e-services platform & tax clearance certificates
University accommodation startup “The Housing Hub” has launched a website
Agribusiness Media to roll out online video content for farmers
The Mandalorian was 2020’s most pirated TV-Show
Bitcoin’s surge stalls as prices fall by 17%
Zim duo working on AI based COVID-19 diagnostic system
Bitcoin hits US$32K as the surge continues into 2021