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Zimbabwe Increased beer consumption

Zimbabweans Set New Record for Beer Consumption in 2022, Delta Beverages Rakes in Millions

Hey folks, get this – Zimbabweans have been chugging down lager beer like there’s no tomorrow. In fact, they’ve drunk so much of it that Delta Beverages, the country’s biggest brewer, made a whopping US$713 million in revenue in 2022. That’s a lot of beer money. According to the company, the increase in demand for […]

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Akayi Competition

Akayi Announces Shortlist for Entrepreneur of the Year Competition

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

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

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

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

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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Fingo Africa

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

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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Nike-AI-fashion-shoot

Nike’s AI-Only Fashion Shoot and What It Means for the Industry

Insiders at Nike have revealed that the company has reportedly done a full fashion shoot using Artificial Intelligence (AI) only. The photoshoot showcased Nike’s latest range of athletic wear and accessories, featuring AI-generated models instead of human models. This move has significant implications for the fashion and creative sectors, including the potential cost savings of

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