How to Install and Use TunnelBear VPN in Zimbabwe – Free & Paid Guide

With Zimbabwe likely facing internet shutdowns amid protests, staying online is crucial. TunnelBear VPN is a reliable tool to bypass government restrictions, access blocked social media, and communicate safely. This guide covers how to install and use...

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How to Stay Connected During an Internet Shutdown in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is on the brink of potential protests starting Friday against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s controversial bid for a third term. Given the government’s history of shutting down the internet during past protests—like in January 2019—there is a high...

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Alternative ways to buy ZESA Tokens

ZESA is trending today (1 June 2020, Covid Lock-down) on Twitter, and for a good reason, it is very difficult to buy tokens today, just like the first of (almost) all months. I have personally never come across an explanation from ZETDC as to why this...

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EcoCash Clandestinely Increase Charges by 200%

Econet's Mobile Money platform, Ecocash has clandestinely increased its charges by a massive 200%, and this was done clandestinely as evidence on the ground shows no-one knew of the increase. The 200% is a figure for the Balance Inquiry, which is mainly...

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Africom Android Internet Settings

I have had problems every time I try to reconfigure any new Android phone using the Africom line. By the way, Africom uses CDMA technology, which is different from the 'normal' GSM lines we are used to, the ones on Econet, Telecel and Netone. A CDMA device,...

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The Brilliance Behind the City of Harare Ad.

The City of Harare recently released an advert that court and caught the attention of many. The ad, which has made a lot of noise on Social Media platforms especially Facebook and Twitter, depicted a woman riding on the back of a man, accompanied by the text...

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Social Media Technologies and Activism in Zimbabwe: A Success (and a Failure) Story

A few days ago, I was watching an episode of Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa’s new self-entitled show, ‘Ruvheneko’ where she was interviewing political activists like Maureen Kademaunga of #SheVotes2018 and Promise Mkwananzi of #Tajamuka and two other leaders of...

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