All news and updates written by Hazel Lifa, at Techzim

Looking back at e-learning in Zimbabwe in 2020 & what lies ahead in 2021

E-learning in Zimbabwe was a rollercoaster in 2020, nothing changed for some and a lot changed for others. Here's a look at what happened this year.

December 18, 20201

Netflix

Thoughts on Strive Masiyiwa’s new Netflix gig

Strive Masiyiwa has been appointed to the board of directors at Netflix and this move could be what the streaming service needs to crack the African market.

December 17, 20206

Facebook, Zim Misinformation, down, outage

Gadgets & Apps

Facebook launches Collab music app to the public.

December 16, 20201

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Cyber legislation to allow a regulator to block apps in the UK

December 16, 2020

Energy

ZESA introduces Net Metering which allows customers to sell excess solar power

ZESA has launched a net metering program that will see customers who generate thier own power being able to sell it back to the national grid

December 15, 20209

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ZIMSEC speaks out on examination paper thief.

ZIMSEC speaks out on temp worker who leaked examination.

December 15, 202034

Banking How To

Withdraw USD locally in Zimbabwe

December 15, 20206

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Gadgets & Apps

Growth in Africa and Middle East personal computing market in Q3 2020

December 15, 20201

Education Local News

ZIMSEC leaked O-level Maths paper: the plot thickens

An update on the ZIMSEC allegedly leaked paper and the ZIMSEC emplyee who has been charged with stealing exam papers.

December 14, 20208

Internet

Technology and the internet making sex work safer.

A look at the influence of the internet on sex work industry.

December 13, 20208

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Business Entrepreneurship Global News

Whatsapp has added a shopping carts feature

Whatsapp has introduced a new shopping carts feature, making shopping a breeze.

December 13, 20201

Covid19 Media YouTube

Zim doing it big on YouTube in 2020

A look at Zimbabwean Youtube's 2020 releases worth your attention.

December 12, 20202

Cyber Security Legislation Regional News

SA Cybercrime Bill in conflict with Whatsapp Privacy Policy.

A look at the new South African cyber crime bill aimed criminalizing revenge porn and cybercrimes associated with Whatsapp.

December 11, 20201

Education

ZIMSEC O level Maths Paper 2 Supposedly Leaked

ZIMSEC O level maths paper 2 allegedly leaked

December 11, 202014

e-learning Education

A review of Smooth Lectures, a science exclusive educational website

Smooth Lectures is an 'O' and 'A' Level science online learning platform that is chock-full of information, easy to use and easy on the eyes too.

December 10, 20202

Covid19 e-learning Education

The Woes of E-Learning and how the new Dzidzo Paden|Imfundwe’ndlini App is levelling the playing field

A look at the issues surrounding e-learning in Zimbabwe, their social implications and the new educational app that could just help fix things.

December 9, 20201

Strive Masiyiwa, Fortune World's Greatest Leaders

Business Telecommunications

Masiyiwa makes Bloomberg’s top 50 prominent figures list

Founder of Econet, Mr Strive Masiyiwa, has made it onto The Bloomberg 50 prominent figures that have made a global impact in 2020. Bloomberg's annual top 50 list recognises individuals doing notable things within their respective fields.

December 7, 2020

Broadband Cyber Security Security

Why Zimbabwe should be wary of Huawei Technology

Imagine our entire telecommunications at the mercy of a communist nation that demands nothing short of compliancy.

December 5, 202038