Techzim @Techzim

Tech updates on Zim & region with focus on connectivity & gadgets. WhatsApp Channel: https://t.co/YN0AI9rEty techzim.co.zw Harare Joined October 2009

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14 hours ago

Econet SmartBiz users, confused about the "router-only" messages? We've got the facts Econet says any compatible router will work, and their own are optional. But if you're using a SmartBiz SIM in your phone, it appears that's changing soon Read more: techzim.co.zw/2025/09/econet…

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16 hours ago

Weekly Tech Report Vol. 3 is here 📱Galaxy S25 FE, flagship power, smaller price 💻 New Tab S11 series goes ultra-thin 📏 Slim devices takeover: ZTE, Tecno & Huawei 💰 Best $130 deals: Redmi 15C vs Galaxy A07 Catch up on biggest tech drops this week 👇 techzim.co.zw/2025/09/weekly…

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3 days ago

Xiaomi has recently launched its new baseline model, the Redmi 15C. This device features a 50MP camera, a 1080p display, and a robust 6000mAh battery, along with a side fingerprint reader and a proximity sensor. The base model includes 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM, with a price range of…

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4 days ago

Banks told to break down silos & collaborate on KYC - Repeated KYC checks frustrate users - Each bank builds its own integrations → costs pile up - #Zimswitch push for centralised digital identity system to cut duplication & speed up onboarding More: techzim.co.zw/2025/09/zimswi…

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4 days ago

CTO, COO of NMB Madziwa says something along the lines of “We've got biometric e-passports, so why are financial institutions still using paper-based ID verification? The sector is lagging behind, and it's costing us time and security.” #Zimswitch #DigitalConnectSymposium2025

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4 days ago

Zimswitch CEO Chilakalaka says to the financial services sector, “… we are no longer competing with one another. We are competing against irrelevance.” Do you agree that this is a risk in a market with an increasing preference for cash? #Zimswitch #DigitalConnectSymposium2025

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4 days ago

At Zimswitch Symposium, high costs, IMTT, and policy uncertainty highlighted 70% of Zimbos still rely on cash Digital transaction volumes have dropped over 5 years Fees + IMTT remain a barrier Talk of a ZWG-only economy adds uncertainty #Zimswitch techzim.co.zw/2025/09/banks-…

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4 days ago

We’re minutes away from the start of the Zimswitch Digital Connect Symposium The stage is set, the room is ready and the early birds are in their seats #Zimswitch #DigitalEverything #DigitalConnectSymposium2025

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5 days ago

We’re in Nyanga for the Zimswitch Digital Connect Symposium 2025. Big conversations on payments, policy, and digital identity are happening here, and we want your questions Read what to expect & drop what you want us to ask techzim.co.zw/2025/09/zimswi…

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6 days ago

OpenAI’s AI model replicated itself and when confronted, it denied doing so in 99% of cases Also remember, AIs were caught resisting shutdown commands and blackmailing humans Are we still in control? Or is AI already learning to cover its tracks? techzim.co.zw/2025/09/openai…

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6 days ago

Australia is banning kids under 16 from social media, and it’s not just a local story If tech giants comply, this will hit Zimbabwe too Experts warn of privacy risks, enforcement chaos, and unintended consequences techzim.co.zw/2025/09/austra…

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a week ago

Microsoft isn’t just investing in OpenAI anymore. It’s building MAI, its own AI models, starting with MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview Let the competition rage techzim.co.zw/2025/08/micros…

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a week ago

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go at $5/month. Free users are still stuck with fewer messages and uploads OpenAI says “upgrade,” but is this a push to pay. But Gemini has improved so much, it's no longer an easy decision, methinks techzim.co.zw/2025/08/chatgp…

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a week ago

From Harare’s Avondale to five African countries (and counting), Shona Prince is quietly becoming one of Starlink’s most ambitious partners on the continent. Here’s how it happened: techzim.co.zw/2025/08/shona-…

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a week ago

WhatsApp is at it again with a new AI feature. This time, it's called "Writing Help," promising to refine the tone of your messages But in a Zim that's mastered the art of the voice note and straight-to-the-point chat, is this something we actually need? techzim.co.zw/2025/08/whatsa…

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a week ago

Zim’s diaspora sent US$1.9B home in the first 9 months of 2024 RemitHope believes some of ti can do more than just cover bills. Its goal: - US$50M for 1,000 African-led projects - Using fintech + matching funds See how they’re trying to make it happen techzim.co.zw/2025/08/remith…

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a week ago

The Weekly Tech Report: Volume 2 is here This week, we dive into: 📱 New smartphones worth checking out 💾 Why your phone keeps saying it’s “full” 📂 Blip - share files in seconds, no app needed 🐍 Snake - the mobile game that started it all techzim.co.zw/2025/08/weekly…

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2 weeks ago

Another day, another smartphone company getting caught lying Nothing advertised the Phone 3 with beautiful "community" photos. Turns out they were stock images taken with a professional camera Huawei, Nokia, and Samsung have all done similar stuff techzim.co.zw/2025/08/nothin…

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2 weeks ago

@Techzim I feel network capex is the biggest cost that gets passes onto consumers in Africa. Unless Africa decides to produce something significant in the Telecoms supply chain, besides poles and manholes, dependence on others will always prove expensive.

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2 weeks ago

Econet’s official Support account on X has been taken over by crypto operators. The company says it’s aware of the issue and has engaged X to resolve the matter. Here’s what we know so far and what might have gone wrong: techzim.co.zw/2025/08/econet…