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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.

As we close the year, 2025 has been a year filled with a lot happening in all aspects of our lives from social to businesses. Foreign investment has ramped up notably China investing more in the country (Is it a good thing to have such dependency?) , well a topic for another day. As reported in the media china alone has over 500 new players in 2025 alone further highlighting a trend that has been on the rise and in some instances, unsettling. Well it seems government is taking a turn albeit not in all sectors. Government has banned foreigners from owning businesses in certain sectors giving those who already do to sell off their business, let's take a closer look at what sectors are eing affected by this new laws and what it means for business owners and potential owners.

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.

A few weeks ago, the government announced the scrapping of some fees and the reduction of fees in a wide range of areas from motorists fees, to city fees and to even business and agriculture fees but despite the announcement these fees had not yet been reduced raising concerns about the disconnection between central government and local authorities. In another move, the government has scrapped eleven licence requirements and consolidated fragmented local authority permits into a single, unitary licence as part of broader reforms to enhance the ease of doing business, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said.

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.

It all started in the telecommunications industry when StarLink entered the scene ending the monopoly enjoyed by Econet and Netone, we also radical reactions from these companies introducing cheaper solutions something they could have done before be didn’t because there was no real alternative. Now the same strategy will applied to the energy sector, to help end a monopoly with failed service delivery in most instances. Zimbabwe is poised to finally end ZESA Monopoly, as private companies can now buy and sell electricity to citizens. Let’s hope it will have the same impact as StarLink so here is all you need to know.

To say there has been discrepancies on water bills by councils would be an understatement with a lot of inconsistencies and unfair bills often attributed to guess work, as they had to send people to physically do meter readings. Well we don’t need to point out the flaws in this method as sometimes those sent might not be able to actually have readings for each and every household given in some homes there would be no one during the day and several other reasons. As we did with electricity, water bills have finally joined the club starting with Harare. The City of Harare, in partnership with Helcraw Water Pvt Ltd and Laison Technologies, has begun installing prepaid water meters, a move aimed at improving efficiency and promoting fair billing for residents.

For the past few weeks, as we have covered in our earlier articles, the government has been slashing prices on several fees for things like licenses, city parking and more though the price cuts haven’t come into effect. This comes at a time where citizens are suffering with the deteriorating economy and failing to pay some of these fees, another agency has joined the bandwagon to try and ease the financial issues the Citizens are facing. The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has introduced flexible payment terms for motorists who are in arrears in terms of vehicle licences. The headline is you can now pay in structured payment plans to help everyone clear their debts.