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Another Zimbabwean platform, Save Mari, enters the online classifieds market

There is a new e-commerce player in town; Save Mari. It is an online platform were Zimbabweans can market and advertise goods. This is another attempt at penetrating the online classifieds market. While this is admirable, Save Mari has things that it needs to figure out before it makes an impression in this field.

July 2, 20155

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ZIMRA launches e-services platform, enables engagement of tax issues online

ZIMRA, the local revenue authority has launched an e-Services platform. This system allows you to monitor your fiscal account and it handles PAYE, VAT and Income tax filings online. At a later stage it will cater for online payments of tax obligations.

June 26, 20155

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Besides reducing corruption, what else does ZINARA’s e-tolling card offer?

ZINARA has taken the leap and decided to upgrade the tollgates to use modern payments technology that is more convenient for both ZINARA and customers. The prepaid tolling card system which was launched last week will be rolled out nationwide over the coming few months.

June 22, 20153

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UK based Bureau de Change Chitoro integrates with EcoCash

Chitoro, an international money transfer agency based in the UK, has just announced that it recently connected EcoCash to its receiving channel for diaspora payments targeting Zimbabwe.

June 20, 2015

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What’s the latest on Zimbabwean e-commerce? Check out these 12 e-platforms

If you thought we don't have any attempts at online trading and commerce in Zimbabwe, think again. Take a look at these 12 platforms that have been around for a while. Some very big companies like Food World have setup online shops with a variety of payments options you could find anywhere across the world.

June 19, 20153

Mobile Money

Whatever happened to Astro Payit anyway?

The Astro brand is constantly aiming to define its name when it comes to local innovation. The team there has conceptualised some cutting edge solutions in tech, but sadly others have failed to go market. Hre'a a look at Payit and possible reasons it failed.

June 19, 2015

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Spar embraces m-commerce, introduces PayZone and Loyalty Points

Spar has introduced a payments area within the shop and a loyalty program meant to reward customers for their business. It will provide a booth where the main Mobile Wallets (Ecocash, Telecash and One Wallet) and CBZ bank are available for customers.

June 17, 20151

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EcoCash gets nod to remit money from South Africa

After more than eighteen months, Econet has finally secured the go-ahead from the South African authorities to start an EcoCash Diaspora remittances service from South Africa to Zimbabwe

June 12, 20152

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As The ZSE Introduces Electronic Trading What Does This Mean For Ordinary Zimbabweans?

The ZSE will be migrating to an electronic trading platform next month. What does that mean for the ordinary Zimbabwean who might not have that much of an understanding on how the stock market works?

June 11, 20155

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6 things NetOne’s OneWallet needs to do to get my money

NetOne has a fair subscriber base of just under 30% of the market, which has however failed to translate into a healthier OneWallet. Accounting for less than 1% of Mobile Money subscribers, it needs to overhaul the product or face extinction.

June 9, 20156

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Isn’t it time we did more than mobile and internet banking in Zimbabwe?

Most banks have Internet and Mobile banking solutions but the industry is heavily dominated by Mobile Network Operators. Banks have not gone beyond the ATM cards to develop solutions that are in tandem with today's consumer's technological socialisation.

June 5, 20153

Mobile Money

Econet hires former Rocket Internet CEO to head e-commerce division

TechCabal dedicated an article to tracking where ex-Rocket Nigeria CEOs are now and in the post they reveal that Econet hired James Gibson, the former MD of Hellofood, Rocket's food delivery startup. He is now heading e-commerce in the group. This, and the EcoShopper launch, show Econet would rather hire and do e-commerce internally than invest in startups.

May 29, 20156

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Cheers to mobile money & e-commerce opportunities in our cashless society

According to the latest numbers from RBZ, Zimbabweans are handling more and more transactions electronically. The biggest driver is mobile money through services like EcoCash and Telecash. This seems to point to the opportunity in e-commerce as Zimbabweans now have faith in online transactions and digital payments.

May 28, 2015

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PSMAS to introduce POS electronic card system for its members

Local medical aid society, PSMAS, is introducing e-cards for members that will work with POS terminals at various service providers. Besides being an electronic record of membership status, the card doesn't look it does much for its users though.

May 22, 20151