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Well if you ever transacted in the past few days, you would have noticed a very big unpleasant change to the charges Ecocash is now charging. Where are we really going as a nation, is it a lack of worthy competitors, or government policies causing all these unrealistic charges. Apparently to transact $5 the charges are now about $2 that’s a 40% charge on a single transaction, all this is a result of the Digital Service Tax (DST) on top of the government tax and the service provider charges as well. Lack of clarity on actual charges is what is causing this uproar and the reasons for these ureasonable hikes yet to be disclosed to us, where will this money go and what will it be used for. Let’s take a look at what is really happening so we may try to get handle on the current situation.

Launched in November 2025 Open Claw was more familiar in tech circles but like a pandemic outbreak it has spread all over the world in every sector and chances are you have heard of it by now, so we are here to explain to you what it is it. Open claw is a self hosted AI assistant you run on your own machine or VPS powered by AI models like AI or anthropic using API keys. The reason Open Claw has been trending is because of its use for day to day tasks like replying your WhatsApp messages, emails, social media and basically everything in your devices while you do nothing, i know it sounds simple yet potentially a security risk so let me show you how it really works and how it’s different to mainstream AI models like Chat gpt and more.

In a rather unprecedented and rarely seen move in the Zimbabwe business world, Econet is planning to delist on the Zimbabwe stock exchange and the company also made a number of chages in it's business and structure with the splitting of it's operations nd introducing entities like Econet InfraCo. While some understand what it means other don't especially those who buy stock without having deeper comprehension of how it all really works, we are here to explain to you. So to address the elephant in the room and answer the most asked question, yes Econet will still be a public company after it delists and all the rules that affect public companies will still affect, for example getting shareholder approval for major decisions and so on. So what will happen to the shareholders and the country as a whole since Econet is one of the biggest companies i Zimbabwe. Let's get on into with it.

Social media has been flooded with reports that Zimbabwe has enacted a new cyber law to deal with the Cyber crime but POTRAZ has moved to dismiss those reports. The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has moved to correct misinformation circulating online. Zimbabwe has not passed a separate law called a “Cyber Crimes Act.” Instead, cybercrime offences are handled through amendments to the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act changes introduced when the Cyber and Data Protection Act (2021) updated the Criminal Code. So actually what is the cybercrime act and how does it affect general citizens.

The coming of Starlink has undoubtedly been a blessing and a curse depending on which side you are on between telecoms operator and general users. It has force local Inter Service Providers (ISPs) like Econet, Netone and Telone to re-calibrate and change to adapt to the new competition in the form of Starlink which is great news for general users. Lately Netone has also introduce a new service known as Reverse Calling (Pay for Me), a feature that allows subscribers to make voice calls even when they have no airtime, with the call cost transferred to the recipient once they accept the call. It’s no secret every major player is trying to innovate to keep hold of it’s customers so let’s dive deep and understand what this technology really is.

Since its launch in 2019, Aviator has quietly reshaped online casino gaming. What started as a simple “crash” game has evolved into one of the most played multiplayer casino titles in the world. It's appeal isn’t accidental it’s built on fast gameplay, social interaction, transparent algorithms (at least that’s what they want you to believe), and a psychology that keeps players coming back. We are going break down how Aviator works behind the scenes, it's technology, why it feels so engaging, the controversies it has faced, and what it's success says about the future of betting.

In a rather unprecedented move, Econet is planning a shocker, though the move is common offer seas on the some of the biggest exchanges in the world locally it's a rather unsual move. Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Ltd. will voluntarily delist from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, citing a persistent valuation discount to regional peers. Econet has advised shareholders and the investing public to exercise caution when dealing in the company’s securities until further announcements are made regarding the delisting process and related transactions. So what does this really mean for stakeholders?

Torrents have been a step up and a new efficient way of downloading files on the internet. A torrent is a file-sharing method that uses the BitTorrent protocol, a decentralized system where users share file pieces directly with each other, rather than downloading from a single central server. This method is highly efficient for distributing large files because it reduces the load on the original distributor and improves download speeds as more people share the file. Recntly there has been a torrent spreading malware across the internet through movie downloads. So let's dive deep into how a torrent works, how exactly this malware is spreading and what to do if you are already affected.

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.

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.

Just last week some fraudsters were arrested in Harare for reportedly defrauding almost 30 victims by cloning simcards and stealing over USD $17 000 and over 30 million Zig. Just a week prior a friend had told me that she met a woman who was complaining that she saw a notification that she had sent $600 to a certain number but claiming she didn’t do that transaction but she only received the message confirming the transaction and when she checked her balance all the money was gone, so all signs were pointing out to sim cloning. Sim cloning is a much common technique in the criminal underworld but let’s simplify it for common users so that everyone understands how it works, how to know if your sim is cloned and what steps to take. Please share this with family and friends it might help someone.

If you have a laptop using windows then this article is for, read through the short 2 minute read and you might pick up a thing or 2 that might actually save you money if you can prevent it than trying to fix. As new updates always excite users sometimes these updates are pushed with bugs that might result in system damage and loss of precious data. In the latest updates, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows updates released since August 29, 2025, are breaking authentication on systems sharing Security Identifiers. Windows uses unique alphanumeric strings known as Security Identifiers (SIDs) to track and manage user accounts, groups, and computer accounts. So what is really going on, how it affects your computer and what to do.