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Almost everyone is now using AI to do a variety of tasks from search to even writing emails and doing research. Just like how every technology has it's flaws, AI is no exception with threat actors taking advantage of vulnerabilities to get private information of users. A newly uncovered AI injection prompt vulnerability in the Google Gemini enterprise AI ecosystem, allows attackers to steal sensitive Gmail, Docs, and Calendar data but the good news is this vulnerabilites has been patched. So how was this attack carried, how to see if you were affected and how to fix it from your end. Join us in this article for step by step guide, experts also warn this is just the eginning of targeted AI attacks.

Have you ever wondered how lightning results, we science has explanations for that but local culture has other explanations too especially during the first days of the rainy season. Zimbabwe is one of the most lightning-struck places on Earth, and a mix of extreme weather and deep-rooted superstition about these lightning strikes doesn't make this any better. To those who have been unfortunate enough to witness a lighting strike closeby will tell that after seeing it upclose you don't really care if it's science or black magic because it's terrifying all the same. So what really is lightning, we are gonna explore both options.

Today’s Tip 💡 Learn effective tips and tricks to maximize your iPhone's battery longevity and keep it running longer throughout the day. Battery life is one of the most important and troublesome issues in our smartphones. Apple in particular has struggled in this aspect with the iPhone known for having weak battery life well that’s mostly due to several reasons which include but are not limited to it’s heavy iOS operating system and animations with gobble up battery life like a fitness guru on steroids. So here are the tips to make your iPhone battery last longer between recharging and make it more durable overall.

Last year Microsoft announced that it was going to end support for Windows 10 bringing a major shift in the computer world. So what does it mean, well in general terms this means that there will no longer be updates, support in case of cyber attacks, no patches for vulnerabilities. But there is another major issue, Windows 11 requires a special hardware component called the TPM 2.0 to work so what if your computer doesn’t have it, how else will you upgrade to windows 11, according to Microsoft you have to get a new PC but don’t despair because there is another way to get that upgrade. In this article we are going to show you 3 windows to upgrade to windows 11 for free and one of those ways is for incompatible PCs without TPM 2.0, let’s dive in.

On Friday, Microsoft reminded customers once again that Windows 10 will reach its end of support in 30 days, on October 14. So what will this mean if your PC or laptop is running on Windows 10? We technically you can still use windows 10 on your laptop or pc but after it retires Windows 10, Microsoft will stop providing bug fixes or technical assistance for issues affecting security, stability, or usability. Microsoft also highlighted Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015 will also reach the end of extended support on the same date. So here is all you need to know and if your PC hardware supports, particularly the Truster Platform Module (TPM 2.0) it’s recommended that you upgrade to Windows 11. Let’s dive deep.

For centuries the standard world map used in schools, offices and pretty much everywhere has been the Mercator projection, a centuries-old map style from the age of sail, still prevails in the internet age. Just in case you didn’t know, it was drawn that way to be easily used for navigation particularly in the sea so generally some of the countries were distorted and their sizes magnified or reduced in size. For example Africa seems like a small continent but the truth is USA, China, South America and most of western Europe can fit into Africa and still leave some space. Relevant African bodies are pushing for the correction of this centuries old misinformation and introduce a map that truly reflect the true sizes of continents and countries. So Here’s what the African Union wants to use instead.

Fraudulent documents are now the theme of the day from fake academic certificates to fake licenses now the ZIMRA Tax Clearance is now being faked. So why does this matter to you?, well a Tax Clearance certificate is something that you need to have when you are running a business whether small or big or if you want to buy or sell properties, it’s an important document but if you are caught with a fake document you risk jail time whether you unknowingly secured it so it’s always best to know what to look out for. Zimbabweans are being advised to verify all Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Clearance Certificates before using them in any legal or property transaction.

It seems the telecoms industry is still suffering the consequences of StarLinks’ entry into the ISP sector, so much so that Zimbabwes’ biggest telecoms players are making changes after changes to try and keep up with the changing market. Having previously launched the SmartBiz data plan to try and counter StarLink, Econet is set to launch new data packages. The new data packages will be an improvement to the current SmartBiz, with this change coming based on feedback from customers which means some of your concerns were heard and taken into consideration. Well the devil is in the details, let’s delve deep into the upcoming changes.

At some point you have received suspicious messages on your device telling you that you won a device in a draw you never played or there is some inheritance left behind by a relative without your knowledge. Well some of these scams are nothing new and very simple but nevertheless some still fall for these petty attempts which lack effort and intelligence with most of these scams being contacted on WhatsApp, Meta has decided to take action to try and combat these scams by working on tools to face this problem head. So what are these new tools and how will they work.

You might be planning on buying a laptop or might not be at the moment but it’s undeniable computers have become a huge part of our lives and sooner or later you will need one. But buying one is not an easy decision with lots of factors to consider from purpose to budget, we are gonna let you worry about budget but we are going to help you with the technical side of things so that you will make an informed decision and have valid reasons on why you opt for a certain choice. There's Intel and AMD on the x86 side, with Apple and Qualcomm making Arm-based processors on the other. We break down the advantages and drawbacks of each to help you pick the right chip for your needs and budget.

It all starts with a dream and a vision to have a place you call your own, without having to actually worry about monthly rentals or bothersome landlords who can be sometimes too demanding. That pursuit for freedom leads you to deciding on building your own house and you would need a place to build your dream home and that’s where the councils in every city and rurals come in, to sell you the stand to build on. With the instability of our economy, well things don’t go according to plan, you may have the money to buy the stand but you may soon realise you don't earn enough to build a house and the law doesn’t permit resale of undeveloped stands unless you are a licensed developer. If you don’t develop for a certain period your land gets taken without compensation, let’s delve in to what really goes on.

While Zimbabwe might have been slow in embracing the current technology, it’s evident the digital platforms are here to stay and lately we have been trying to keep up. Last year we saw the introduction of electronic case management system for courts then followed by the more recent Border Management System with the latter greatly reducing waiting times on airports and borders. Now it seems a new sector is going to see this digital transformation. In this piece we are going to take a closer look into Validation of Title Deeds Under the New Deed Registries Regulations, 2025 (SI 76 of 2025). It was long overdue but better late than never right?, Zimbabwe has now introduced digital title deeds under new 2025 property law. So how does this really work.