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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.

By now it’s safe to say StarLink has disrupted the markets sending ISPs into panic mode, much to the delight of internet users in every country it has been introduced to. From offering fast internet with cheaper subscription plans albeit a bit higher cost for equipment but frankly that will even out with time when you compare the data costs. Now re-imagine that StatLink technology but this time without the need for the kit, now some Smartphones can now connect directly with satellites with T-Mobile leading the charge. Now that direct-to-cell technology has graced us could this signal the end of traditional telecommunications companies? With carriers constantly updating their satellite phone plans, here's all you need to know about satellite connectivity in Smartphones phones, whether your phone has it and what "satellite optimized" means.

For the past few years, EcoCash has been introducing new wallets to cope with the times and market demands from introducing USD wallets, merchants, diaspora wallets to even virtual cards. Now EcoCash has launched a special wallet designed specifically for small and medium businesses, vendors, and service providers that in reality account for over 60% of the country’s economy. Dubbed EcoCash Plus, the company said the new product addresses the day-to-day operational needs of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), by enabling them to transact, pay bills, manage payroll, and access business records, all through their mobile phones. This surely is a good move to help small businesses navigate the complexities of operating in an unstable economy. Let’s delve deep.

Just like any asset, cars have rigorous procedures from registrations and licensing fees. Up until now all these procedures were not really available in plain sight for everyone to understand. There is a lot of fees involved in buying a car, it doesn’t end when you purchase the vehicle, there duty, licenses, and more. So what if you bought a car from someone else, well in this case you have to change ownership of the vehicle to legally complete the sale or purchase. To change ownership, you have to follow certain procedures and pay certain fees which what we will look at according to the Ministry.

It’s no secret that most if not all Zimbabweans have little to no trust in the banking sector in Zimbabwe and for good reason. Political instability, policy changes and currency volatility have been all major factors contributing to loss of trust in the banking system with all these issues greatly affecting our currency and economic landscape. Most people are skeptical of banking their because of these inconsistencies and loss of trust in the system. So what we are going to look at what exactly happens to customers when a bank closes in Zimbabwe for whatever reason and we will be looking at how previous failed banks were handled.

By now it’s common knowledge that electricity has been a major problem in Zimbabwe. In recent times the problem seems to be getting worse with no end in sight, Zimbabweans have now resorted to alternative solutions for electricity generation with solar being top of the list. Solar energy is gaining popularity as a renewable power source for homes and businesses worldwide but it is gaining different kind of traction in Zimbabwe as Zesa becomes more and more unreliable. At the heart of this technology are solar panels, which come in four distinct varieties, each with unique characteristics and applications so take a minute to learn exactly which type you should buy so you make an informed decision.

In this day and age almost everyone has a gmail address and this address is linked to virtually everything you do online from Social media accounts, online shopping and more. Well have you ever shopped at an online store once, and then found yourself dealing with a constant influx of marketing spam emails for weeks and even months? Virtually every online service wants me to create an account just to read what’s below the fold or browse through a few listings. Well this is just the best case scenario with the worst case being hacked and notice your account making online payments you didn’t order.

If there is one thing a business needs in the modern age, it’s a powerful POS system. The success of any retail or service business depends heavily on how fast, accurate, and efficient its operations are. At the heart of this efficiency is a powerful POS system, not just for processing payments, but for streamlining the entire customer journey. A modern point of sale system goes far beyond basic billing. It can manage inventory, track sales, handle customer loyalty, generate reports, and even support multi-location setups. The difference between a good system and a great one often comes down to its features. This guide explores why POS features matter, how they impact your business performance, and what to consider when selecting the right POS solution.

A lengthy battle between WhatsApp and NSO Group Spyware maker was concluded when the jury ordered the infamous spyware maker to pay more than $167 million in damages to the Meta-owned company which brought about the conclusion of a legal battle spanning more than five years, which started in October 2019 when WhatsApp accused NSO Group of hacking more than 1,400 of its users by taking advantage of a vulnerability in the chat app’s audio-calling functionality. While the battle was between WhatsApp and the NSO group, a lot of things came to light that concerns users of the messaging app from Meta. Users need to pay attention so they know what data is collected and processed and how secure and private their chats can be. So we are going to digest 8 things we learned from this case that users should know.

Most of the platforms that require passwords for sign ups and sign ins have always emphasized on the need for strong passwords and for a good reason. Passwords have been for decades an entry point for hackers. Whether it’s from initial access malware looking to open up networks for ransomware attacks, public databases containing hundreds of millions of stolen plaintext credentials, or state-sponsored threat actors with spying on their minds. Nobody can say they are unaware of the dangers of weak or reused passwords, but what about your PIN code? Let’s delve in…

For as long as i can remember, i have only known one company controlling the generation and distribution of Electricity in Zimbabwe. Zesa Holdings through it’s subsidiaries , the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) and the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), has been the only licensed company. To say that they haven’t been delivering is an understatement, with Zimbabweans plunged into darkness and in most severe cases going 18 to 21 hours without electricity a few years back when the situation reached a critical point but all this is soon to change as private entities in Zimbabwe be licensed to generate, distribute, and transmit electricity across the country to tackle this crisis. This trend of licensing private players has been spreading in different industries in Zimbabwe and it’s safe to say it’s working one notable sector as we mentioned in previous articles is the telecommunications sector. But it’s not all good news though…