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Unless you have been living under a rock or you have been in a comma for the past few years, you know Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the role it’s playing in our everyday lives by revolutionizing every industry from finance, education, healthcare and more. The big and small players have all invested in AI because well it’s here to stay and will soon be used in almost every aspect of our lives. Meta, Google and others have a dilemma. They need to stitch AI through their platforms, but users are understandably worried this is a privacy issue given some of these platforms main selling point is the secrecy in their end to end encryption features which guarantee absolute privacy and security. Google has been leading the charge, but has been careful to emphasize opt outs at all times. Meta has taken a different approach with WhatsApp. AI is there. You can’t remove it. But if you don’t like it, then just don’t use it. Cue the backlash. So what should users do?

This year will be ground zero for the commercialization of satellite smartphone services, but a key question is whether operators will charge extra for this capability or include it as part of customer subscriptions. A report by mobile industry analyst GSMA Intelligence says that the monetization of satellite services may hinge on whether mobile operators decide to charge for them, with a mixture of approaches already evident. Operators are already mulling whether to price tech into subs, says report, which notes Musk's Starlink satellite dominance. For clarification we're talking about satellite connectivity with unmodified, standard smartphones, for when you're out of cellular range or service, not dedicated sat-phones that have been around for some time now.

Similarly, in purpose context with Apple’s world wide developer conference, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), held annually in Bulawayo, the country’s second-largest city, has long been a significant event in the southern African region consistently drawing attention from businesses and investors across the region and beyond. This year, the annual business showcase, one of the country’s largest trade events, is running from April 21 to April 26, 2025, under the theme “Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Landscape.” Dubbed the Blue Sapphire Edition, this year’s theme underscores the role of industrialisation in fostering economic transformation, investment and regional integration. It seeks to attract investors, open doors for entrepreneurs and businesses, both experienced and those new to the field. So what to expect this year?

Artificial intelligence or AI as we know it has significantly reduced the time and resources needed to develop digital products. Entrepreneurs who fail to integrate AI into their operations risk obsolescence, as AI-powered competitors launch faster, optimize better, and deliver superior customer experiences. Despite this progress, the real opportunity lies in moving past AI as a mere productivity tool. How would you imagine a zero-human company? AI agents orchestrate other agents that use either groups of agents or specific tools to do their own specialized tasks. Is this possible today? There’s no doubt we’ll find out soon, but either way, the stage is set for it to happen.

Zimbabwe is planning a daring move to trace every mobile handset in the fight against cybercrime (allegedly). Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator is pushing for the creation of a nationwide database that can track and block stolen or illegal mobile phones in a move officials say will help combat rising cybercrime and protect digital financial transactions. But the big question is will it be the only reason of tracking the devices. When government tries to roll out such things we can’t help it but think of China and North Korea. Usually these always end up being misused by unlawfully tracking citizens or even censoring what is shared, effectively shutting down free speech and suppressing human rights. On the surface it would really useful in combating crime but we all know that, it will not be it’s only function. So what does this mean.

How a simple double-click can quietly give hackers access to your accounts. Nowadays, double-clicking on something on a website without thinking can set you up for hackers to reach your information but that’s not just it, even your Smart TV can be vulnerable to hacking. A new hacking trick called "doubleclickjacking" turns your ordinary action into a sneaky way for attackers to take control of your account or change your device settings. So how is this attack carried out, how to prevent it and if you happen to be a victim of it what steps to take? Let’s find out.

More than $25 million in payments will go out to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support offered by two companies. Sometime last year, some computer users all around the world were victims to a very elaborate scam, which was carefully orchestrated by 2 companies which actually had some credibility in the tech space but their reasons for resorting to such contact is still a mystery. But all was not lost as a settlement to refund the funds was reached with both companies agreeing to pay back the money taken from unsuspecting users. So how did this scam work and how are the victims going to be compensated?

Entrepreneurs are often recognized as the backbone of the economy and for good reason. They drive innovation, create jobs, and inject vitality into industries, fueling economic growth and shaping the future. From small local startups to global disruptors, entrepreneurs identify problems, deliver solutions, and push boundaries, building the businesses that keep economies dynamic and evolving. However, starting and sustaining a business is a challenging endeavor. From my own long entrepreneurial journey, I've learned that success isn't just about having a great idea it's about execution, resilience, and strategy.

Generally, a firewall is set up on an appliance, such as a computer that fulfills just a single, narrowly defined task those found in companies, public authorities, and scientific institutions, for instance. The firewall is one of the most important security features in a computer environment. A firewall of this type monitors the connection between two networks, such as the internal LAN and the internet, to prevent against unauthorized access. Does the Windows firewall protect your computer sufficiently? What contribution does your router make and who needs additional security software? We are going to go into detail.

If you own a smartphone, a computer, a laptop, a car or any asset in general you would agree that there are some very basics you should at least know about your asset. Not only does this help you save money by fixing small basic issues that don’t need a professional technician or mechanic but it also helps you take better care of your asset for maximum durability and efficiency. The are some basic things you should just know which and you don’t need to be a professional to know them. You’ve learned how to take care of yourself in the real world. Your PC is no different. You’ll need to maintain it, protect it, and keep it fed with data at all times. In this piece we are going to lean more to PCs.

The Zimbabwean government has rolled out a simplified process for drivers to upgrade from the old blue paper licence to the new scannable plastic version, using WhatsApp as a primary communication tool. The Ministry of Transport has outlined a step-by-step guide for Zimbabwean drivers to make the switch, ensuring compliance with regional driving standards.

We live in a time where we hop between devices throughout the day, going from one screen to the next. The speed of innovation is faster than ever, and "older" devices can glitch, unable to handle software updates or mercury retrograde. When technology breaks, or you need to troubleshoot an issue, Google and YouTube are handy resources, but it can take a lot of time to find an answer. Now with artificial intelligence, you can get instant answers from a chatbot. No need to watch YouTube "how to" videos on double speed anymore. In this article, you'll learn how to use AI to troubleshoot any tech issue.