Akayi Competition

Akayi Announces Shortlist for Entrepreneur of the Year Competition

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Akayi, an African entrepreneurship ecosystem enabler, has announced the shortlist for its Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) business competition. The winners of the competition will have the chance to win a grand prize of US$2000. The shortlisted entrepreneurs for this year’s competition are a diverse group, and their businesses range from agriculture to tech. The […]

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Google Bard

Google Bard now available in Zimbabwe

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During the Google I/O event, the company announced that it would make its AI chatbot, Bard, more accessible globally by removing most waitlist restrictions. The chatbot will be available in over 180 countries and territories, with English language support being rolled out first. Google plans to expand the language support to the top 40 languages

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Netflix and Chill

Netflix and Chill: The Ultimate Pandemic Entertainment Experience

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Well, well, well, it seems like broke folks are staying home more often, and you know what that means? More Netflix and chill! The pandemic has turned movie-streaming into the ultimate form of entertainment, and even big players like Disney and Paramount are cutting back on their streaming services because they can’t keep up with

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Zimbabwe Young Influencers Trust

Zimbabwe Young Influencers Trust Celebrates Africa Day with Business Symposium

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The Zimbabwe Young Influencers Trust (ZYIT), is set to host an Africa Day Commemoration event on the 25th of May 2023. The Trust was founded in 2021, with the aim of promoting meaningful participation in national developmental affairs and giving positive and progressive influence to the local community and beyond. ZYIT is a trust organization

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Astro Technology Group

Astro Technology Group and Old Mutual Zimbabwe Partner to Revolutionize Fintech in Zimbabwe

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Astro Technology Group, an African tech startup founded by Dr Munyaradzi Gwatidzo, has recently entered into a financing partnership with Old Mutual Zimbabwe, which is set to transform the fintech sector in Zimbabwe. This partnership will allow civil servants in Zimbabwe to apply for USD loans from the comfort of their homes, as well as

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story selling

The Story Selling Formula: How to create compelling stories that boost sales.   

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Tapiwa had always dreamed of owning her own business. She had a passion for baking and had started selling her homemade goods at local markets. However, she soon realized that she was not making enough sales to sustain her business. One day, Tapiwa attended a business seminar where the speaker emphasized the importance of storytelling

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econet

Zimbabweans Depend on One Company for Their Internet Presence, and It’s Not a Laughing Matter

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Imagine if you could only buy your groceries from one supermarket. Sure, they might have everything you need, but what if their prices were sky-high, and their products were subpar? That’s the situation facing many Zimbabweans when it comes to their internet presence. There are three mobile companies in Zimbabwe – Econet, NetOne, and Telecel

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Fingo Africa

Y Combinator-Backed Fintech Fingo Launches Kenya’s First Neobank on the back of a $4M investment

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Hey, have you heard the news? Fingo, a Kenyan fintech backed by Y Combinator, has launched its neobank! This is a huge milestone for Fingo, as it is the first neobank of its kind in Kenya. The neobank was developed in collaboration with Pan-African financial institution Ecobank Kenya, and was unveiled in an event attended

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